5.8 question
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need some info, i have a 1995 5.8 EFI thats shot, wondering what different long blocks i can go with through out the years thats my efi setup is compatible with, like whats interchangable over the years, difference between a 95 5.8 and say an 80's model 5.8? and then also which vehicles year ranges can i get a donor motor from thats drop in and go?
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The 5.8/351 never changed so you could use any longblock in your truck but to get the same package you have now you'll want a '94+ truck motor, all earlier motors have flat tappet cams and everything between 1974 and 1986 have worse heads.
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your best and easiest swap would be a 94+ F250/F350 5.8.
if you grab a 96 5.8 out of a bronco or f150 you will have a lot more stuff to change out since the efi and such on that motor was setup for obd-II,
is this rig your daily driver? if not i would just pull what you have and rebuild it.
if you grab a 96 5.8 out of a bronco or f150 you will have a lot more stuff to change out since the efi and such on that motor was setup for obd-II,
is this rig your daily driver? if not i would just pull what you have and rebuild it.
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What if I take a 5.8 out of a e250 van from 95 or 96 is that an exact swap fr the 95 bronco 5.8?
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not exactly since the oil pan would be different as would the oil pickup tube. but honestly you should be changing the oil pump before installing a used motor anyway.
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