lil_Blue_Ford
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V8 Engine Swap
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Should be a pretty straightforward swap, but you will have to swap engine wiring harnesses. Not all that hard, I could just about do it blindfolded at this point. Label and save the harness you take off though, someone may need it. I don’t think the 87 had EGR, that would be the only real issue I can think of.
I would also take the opportunity to do new head gaskets and a new water pump plus whatever I might want to do to the motor before dropping it in. overheating kills these motors so it’s cheap insurance to give it a little overhaul in my opinion.
I would also take the opportunity to do new head gaskets and a new water pump plus whatever I might want to do to the motor before dropping it in. overheating kills these motors so it’s cheap insurance to give it a little overhaul in my opinion.