DeanWinchester
Registered User
First off, let me say that I did search and all I came up with is a bunch of people asking how to do it and a bunch of people telling them not to do it. Please don't tell me to just get a V8 since I have worked my butt off getting this car the way I like it.
10K after a rebuild, my SC started knocking and I am done with the 3.8L engine. Ideally, I would go with a 5.3L LSx, but I cant afford a T56 and an automatic flat isn't an option. So I am looking at swapping in a 5.0L. They are so much cheaper and easier than the 3.8L. I intend on using the M5R2 transmission that is in it now.
From what I gather, the engine will drop in place fine, I will need an F150 flywheel/clutch and starter. My biggest question is about the wiring harness. I know that I will be needing the engine wiring harness off from whatever I am getting, but what about the dash harness and ECM? I want all of my SC stuff to work, right down to the check engine light, so how would I go about that?
10K after a rebuild, my SC started knocking and I am done with the 3.8L engine. Ideally, I would go with a 5.3L LSx, but I cant afford a T56 and an automatic flat isn't an option. So I am looking at swapping in a 5.0L. They are so much cheaper and easier than the 3.8L. I intend on using the M5R2 transmission that is in it now.
From what I gather, the engine will drop in place fine, I will need an F150 flywheel/clutch and starter. My biggest question is about the wiring harness. I know that I will be needing the engine wiring harness off from whatever I am getting, but what about the dash harness and ECM? I want all of my SC stuff to work, right down to the check engine light, so how would I go about that?