Ford Bronco Engine Swap

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Ford bronco engine swap. This page focuses on the 4 0 engine conversion on the bronco ii. This page can be used to put a 4 0 in anything however i can only be specific to the 1985 because that is the only one that i ve ever done. November 22 2019 by swaptastic leave a comment. The earlier manuals won t last behind a 4 0l.

How to swap a 4 0 liter into a bronco ii. The engine trans and transfer case can be used. 5 0l v8 fuel injected 302. This engine makes 170 hp and can be upgraded with a duff power chip a free flow air filter and even a supercharger.

The manual if its a m5od is a good trans. Engine swap experience from some of our forum members. This 1969 ford bronco was built by the roadster shop for a lucky customer in southern california. Bronco 1969 ford bronco with a twin turbo 4 2 l ecoboost v6.

The computer from the 97 should be used if you use the auto trans if you use the manual you will get a check engine light. Here s my 1966 f 250 that i call eco1 hard to argue with the results here. For bronco hood clearance a car style 5 0 is necessary. I believe its much easier to do the dash swap but have never done it myself.

Truck engine models have a much taller intake and will not fit without hood scoops and or a 3 body lift. And this swap didn t stop with the engine and transmission either. Another common swap is the late 90 s early 2000 s ford explorer 5 0l engine. I doubt there s any ford platform the 3 5 ecoboost can t be adapted to.

This is a desirable swap because you are able to use the factory serpentine set up. Gather all the parts and tools needed for the swap. Almost step by step. I have a 1972 f 250 a 1980 bronco and a 1985 bronco ii all of which i pretty much put together myself.