swapping out a 5.0 for an older 5.8 in my truck

mean81GT · 01-16-2004, 08:49 PM

can i bolt the fuel injection components from a 351W to an older carbed 351W? I have an '89 F150, and want to swap out the motor. I have a 351, but it's older, like an 82 or so. How bad of a swap is it in the 89? going from 5.0 to 5.8?

Also, anyone ever deal with PAW? Are they crap, or decent enough for a daily driver?

tireburner163 · 01-17-2004, 08:48 AM

Yes it will be no problem

mean81GT · 01-17-2004, 12:28 PM

Can I reuse my accessories from the 5.0? (power steering, alternator, a/c) Also, will all the electrical stuff from the 5.0 plug into the 5.8?

BigCountryGT · 01-18-2004, 10:38 AM

Dude I not positive, but I think most of the 5.0 stuff will work.

tireburner163 · 01-18-2004, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mean81GT
Can I reuse my accessories from the 5.0? (power steering, alternator, a/c) Also, will all the electrical stuff from the 5.0 plug into the 5.8?

I think you need some different brackets when using a 351W, due to it's taller deck height. At least you do on a Mustang, I dunno about on a truck.

-Josh, aka the tireburner

01-16-2004, 08:49 PM	#1
mean81GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY Posts: 299	swapping out a 5.0 for an older 5.8 in my truck can i bolt the fuel injection components from a 351W to an older carbed 351W? I have an '89 F150, and want to swap out the motor. I have a 351, but it's older, like an 82 or so. How bad of a swap is it in the 89? going from 5.0 to 5.8? Also, anyone ever deal with PAW? Are they crap, or decent enough for a daily driver? __________________ I'm a glutton for punishment.

01-17-2004, 08:48 AM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Yes it will be no problem __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

01-17-2004, 12:28 PM	#3
mean81GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY Posts: 299	Can I reuse my accessories from the 5.0? (power steering, alternator, a/c) Also, will all the electrical stuff from the 5.0 plug into the 5.8? __________________ I'm a glutton for punishment.

01-18-2004, 10:38 AM	#4
BigCountryGT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: meridian, ms Posts: 96	Dude I not positive, but I think most of the 5.0 stuff will work. __________________ No, I was serious. Your import sucks

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