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 Ford 5.0 engine conversion
#672905
12/02/05 04:30 AM
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Joined: Oct 2005
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I am looking around to see if anyone has done a Ford 5.0 engine conversion into their toyota. I got the idea from the featuresw hot toys section and I am running through my options. It is cheaper and more plentiful both engine and aftermarket parts then the toyota 3.4 conversion, that's my main reason. Also the power and potential for power far exceed the 3.4. I just was onder how much room there is upfront for the radiator and fan, either with or without modifying the front clip.
Thanks
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Re: Ford 5.0 engine conversion
[Re: TheAlchemist]
#672906
12/02/05 05:40 AM
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Joined: Aug 2003
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3.4 is about the limit you can reach with added power v8 will need a v8 drivetrain. Simple answer is it wont be cheeper in the long run and you probably will have having an undependable vehicle that was once very dependable. lots of work for debatable gain.
(aka suprathepeg, aka Sean)
89 v6 SWB truck "BLACK BEAUTY" EB valves, P&P head 30 over.
95 FZJ80. Lifted. locked and rollin on 33s (my dream machine)
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Re: Ford 5.0 engine conversion
[Re: Rauch_Off_Road]
#672907
12/02/05 06:00 AM
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Joined: Oct 2004
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i wouldnt under estimate toyota drivetrain. i know a guys witha blown 350 and 560 HP all youta drive train this guys lites up 38's but its a show truck and never sees dirt. a lot of hp and 4 wheeling dont mix something is bound to brake but it will be cool. i here 5.0's are the hardest swap there a wide motor and it will be difficult to fit headers but it can be done. another plus is the distibuter is on the front
91 pickup 5.29's US GEAR.35x 12.50 trxus m/t.5 speed swap- SOLD!
96 4Runna limited-toytec/OME lift,diff drop Nitto 285/75/16 Elocked=butter
07 FJ cruiser 3" DR coilovers 285/75/16 nitto TG. allpro sliders
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Re: Ford 5.0 engine conversion
[Re: willzrunna96]
#672908
12/02/05 06:16 AM
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Joined: Apr 2004
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why would you put a ford engine in a toyota?
87 22R PU, 2? body lift, 33? BFG muds, 4.88's, F&R Lock-Rights, Rancho Shocks, EB's Street RV Head w/ 268 Cam, LCE Header, 2" to 2 1/4" exhaust, Flowmaster 50 series, Magnaflow high flow cat, complete Herculined SR5 interior, V6 BB, MC, and calipers.
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Re: Ford 5.0 engine conversion
[Re: TheAlchemist]
#672909
12/02/05 06:20 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 282
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Here's a good link: 5.0 swap
Last edited by Toy Story; 12/02/05 06:28 AM.
85 Toyota SR5 Xtra Cab P/U
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Re: Ford 5.0 engine conversion
[Re: willzrunna96]
#672910
12/02/05 06:20 AM
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Joined: Aug 2002
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actually the 302 is narrower than a 350, a lot lighter, and the distributor is in the front. only drawback is that it's a little longer than a small block chevy
and why put a ford engine in a toyota? don't you dare tell me that you wouldn't like to have V8 power in a little right like ours. sure, i love my 4 bangers, but it's always been in the back of my mind...
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20/22R hybrid with EB's OS valves, 268c cam, offy intake, weber 32/36, thorley header, 5 speed swap, 34" LTBs, downey 3" springs, marlin hysteer, 4.88s and locked
'91 4x4 shortbed
22R-E, W56, the dd!
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Re: Ford 5.0 engine conversion
[Re: TheAlchemist]
#672911
12/03/05 07:23 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 270
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I've seen some writeups on 4.3 liter Chevy swaps that seem to go nicely. I have one in my Astrovan that just keeps going and going. Pretty quick to, for a van. Faster than my 22R and hills don't bother it at freeway speeds. Just a thought.
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Re: Ford 5.0 engine conversion
[Re: TheAlchemist]
#672912
12/03/05 07:36 AM
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Joined: May 2001
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The Aussies have done it. Check out this guy's page. Has a lot of detail about the swap too. Cool website, very nice guy too. http://members.ozemail.com.au/~jonhel5/I personally would rather keep it all a Toyota, but that's just me.
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Re: Ford 5.0 engine conversion
[Re: xrtim]
#672913
12/03/05 08:03 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
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Pretty quick to, for a van. I agree. I was test driving a customer's at work, and I was amazed at the pickup it had! Seems like it would be a great swap in a 4Runner!
Last edited by Adam F; 12/03/05 08:03 AM.
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Re: Ford 5.0 engine conversion
[Re: Adam F]
#672914
12/03/05 08:48 AM
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Joined: Apr 2004
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my moms 98 dodge caravan hauled a$$. i could spin the tires by just flooring it a stoplight lol. i think it had a 3.3 liter v6 in it.
87 22R PU, 2? body lift, 33? BFG muds, 4.88's, F&R Lock-Rights, Rancho Shocks, EB's Street RV Head w/ 268 Cam, LCE Header, 2" to 2 1/4" exhaust, Flowmaster 50 series, Magnaflow high flow cat, complete Herculined SR5 interior, V6 BB, MC, and calipers.
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