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Engine conversion from carb to EFI

Bronk74

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I have and 80's engine in my 74 bronco I'm seariously leaning toward putting either a whole other 5.0 engine in from the junk yard or can I convert my current carbureted engine to fuel injection? Which five liter would you guys recommend?
 

bax

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FAST ez efi Super easy to put on and good reliability
 

Broncobowsher

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If you have an 80's 302/5.0 already, you have all the parts to swap in another late model 5.0 engine. You just need to swap over the accessory drive that you have and works and whatever flywheel/flexplate you are running. That's the stuff that trips most people up.

Since it sounds like you don't know what engine you have I wouldn't bother swapping EFI onto it. While EFI is very adaptable, why not just get the engine that the EFI was matched to? Get the whole package and not worry about if you have the correct distributor gear, if you need to swap the firing order on the injectors, what size injectors should be run, etc.

As for which EFI, simple, Factory Ford EEC port injected. Which one of those engines gets to be a toss up. The mustang EFI has been a steady go to choice for decades. Although lately the Explorer EEC-V has come to its own. And that engine gets a lot better intake, and the greatest front accessory drive. But headers can be a pain if you get the P-heads.
 

bax

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e bay has them for under 1800. Not the 2.0 one it is more money and for over 500 hp
 
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Ok ifound a pretty decent 97 ford exploder 5.0 liter engine in the pick a parts the other day they said $275 but I have to pull it myself!�� what else should I grab with motor? Pcm module or computer? Motor mounts? Dash display for check engine what.? Will it bolt onto my existing c4? Or should I just grab the whole drive train?
 

badmuttstang

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All comes down to skill level of fabrication skills yes using stock is not that hard but bolting on a fast or edelbrock or any of the other new efi systems is a lot easier may not be cheaper but easier.
 

sykanr0ng

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Ok ifound a pretty decent 97 ford exploder 5.0 liter engine in the pick a parts the other day they said $275 but I have to pull it myself!�� what else should I grab with motor? Pcm module or computer? Motor mounts? Dash display for check engine what.? Will it bolt onto my existing c4? Or should I just grab the whole drive train?

+ engine wiring harness, in-tank fuel pump, inertia switch (rollover)

Motor mounts are the same as what you have

I'd consider the Explorer 4R70W transmission just to look at all the options.

But the C4 will bolt to the 5.0L and not need an aftermarket adapter at either end.

If you decide on the 4R70W it might be better if you get that from a different Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer than the engine.
Get the engine from a 1996 or early 1997 to get the non-GT40P heads, get the stronger 4R70W from a 1998 up Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer.

Gear ratios:
Bronco C4 2.46 1.46 1.00

Ex. 4R70W 2.84 1.55 1.00 .67
 

No1hedberg

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Just to add to what sky said about the 4R70W....If you decide to go that route, you should try to find a trans from an all wheel drive. You will have more transfer case adapter options.


+ engine wiring harness, in-tank fuel pump, inertia switch (rollover)

Motor mounts are the same as what you have

I'd consider the Explorer 4R70W transmission just to look at all the options.

But the C4 will bolt to the 5.0L and not need an aftermarket adapter at either end.

If you decide on the 4R70W it might be better if you get that from a different Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer than the engine.
Get the engine from a 1996 or early 1997 to get the non-GT40P heads, get the stronger 4R70W from a 1998 up Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer.

Gear ratios:
Bronco C4 2.46 1.46 1.00

Ex. 4R70W 2.84 1.55 1.00 .67
 
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