V8 Swap Thread - 1994 B3000 "Victoria"

[Guanfy]

It's going. I've had to pivot to a bunch of different projects recently so I haven't really done much more with it. I did recently pick up an Explorer Sport Trac 4.10 rear axle that I intend to modify and then install to make the rear more stout. The current plan is that I need to keep a truck like vehicle in service. My truck gets used quite a bit now that it's been operational for awhile. So... I need to get the 1993 GMC Vandura that I purchased up and running first. It's built on top of a Chevy Silverado HD2500 frame and has a 350 in it, so it will do truck things while my actual truck is down for the project.

 

[FatboyShadetree78]

Like what your plans are for your build. In the early days of trs, a few members did the explorer 5.0 change into 94 and older rangers and they wanted to use a distributor instead of a coil pack. They said a computer and wiring harness from a 92-93 5.0 mustang work great. If you wanted to use a distributor instead of a coil pack, that would be a place to start.

If any of your 3.0 parts are good for reuse let me know. I have that engine in my 94 and I am always on the hunt for extra parts. Not many of those around anymore.

Once i get my 3.0 out of my 94 as well i might be able to trade something for it. I like shiny things and things that light up. Im simple like that lol i was thinking about rebuilding it but cost vs a V8 swap just makes more sense plus i wont have to rebuild a 332k mile motor.