swapping a 5.0L into a early Bronco

[lavigeboy27]

I have a 2001 Mountaineer with a 5.0L. I want to put it into my 72 Bronco with the EFI setup. I was wondering if I should use the Mountaineer wiring, computer, etc. to do the job or would I be better off with an older Mustang setup and just sell mine. I see that it's almost plug-n-play to put it in a newer Ranger, so maybe I can sell it and buy what I need. What would I need to keep and what to sell? I going to keep the engine since it only has 52,000 miles on it. Any suggestions?

 

[baddad457]

I'd just scrap all the EFI stuff and carb it. Add electronic ignition, 1.7 Cobra roller rockers, a high rise dual plane intake and a 600 cfm carb. It'll do everything an EFI setup will except for altitude changes. I'm running this same setup in my 89 Ranger.

 

[lavigeboy27]

I don't really want to cut the hood for a high rise intake. So, I think I will stay with my EFI plan.

 

[baddad457]

You may have to cut with the EFI setup as well. Maybe if you went with a 88-93 T-Bird/Cougar upper or a 94-95 Stang upper it might go in without cutting.

 

[baddad457]

If you went with a lowirse 4 bbl intake, you can retain the factory aircleaner assembly.