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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 07:12 AM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 28-Nov-02 AT 08:15 AM (EST)]Which 5.0 throttle body will work on the 4.9 engines??
More specifically which vehicle should I get one from for my truck??
Are there modifications to be done to make them fit??
Thanks in advance for the replies....

1989 F-150 Custom 4X2
4.9 litre 6 Cyl.
NO air
4 Speed 3.08


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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 04:18 PM
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Anyone done this yet ???

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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 08:29 PM
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Which throttle body

probably any t/b from a 87-96 truck will work, its bolt on to a point....the intake holes are larger than those of the stock 4.9 intake, so you will have to expand them and/or righ and adapter/spacer.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 10:49 PM
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Which throttle body

id get a stock TB from a 5.0, but thats me. yes an adaptar will be needed. there was a big post about this a while ago. id say search and u'll uncover more info.
 
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Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!

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