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Replacement Engine in 1989 Bronco II
I'm wondering what problems I might have replacing a wasted 2.9L V-6 in my 1989 Bronco II, with a 1984 2.8 L carburated V-6. I have a good running 2.8L but really don't want to get into a lot of problems as it may be easier to find a reasonably good 2.9L.
Mostly wondering if it will bolt up to the tranny okay (maybe different engine mounts?) and wondering if I'll run into a lot of electrical/electronics issues with this swap, considering the four years difference in age. Will I have other issues that I may not have thought of?
I can do the mechanical swap out but just maybe not worth it if there are a lot of other hastles.
Anyone who has experience with this? I'd really appreciate good feedback, not guesses.
Thanks in advance!
Steve
I'm wondering what problems I might have replacing a wasted 2.9L V-6 in my 1989 Bronco II, with a 1984 2.8 L carburated V-6. I have a good running 2.8L but really don't want to get into a lot of problems as it may be easier to find a reasonably good 2.9L.
Mostly wondering if it will bolt up to the tranny okay (maybe different engine mounts?) and wondering if I'll run into a lot of electrical/electronics issues with this swap, considering the four years difference in age. Will I have other issues that I may not have thought of?
I can do the mechanical swap out but just maybe not worth it if there are a lot of other hastles.
Anyone who has experience with this? I'd really appreciate good feedback, not guesses.
Thanks in advance!
Steve
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