1978 Ford F-150 heeeelllllppp!!

Avatar
HERC1978
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
I have a 78 f150 it had a 302 in it i was wondering if i can pull a 302 out of an 83 an bolt it up an go without problems? if i have to do something what would i need to do? And how much do you think it will cost me to do this swap i miss driving my ole ford i hate the 83 i wanna get back up in my 78 please help me the best you can i appreciate it thank you an have a blessed day i wanna be able to drive my truck again before i ship out for basic training so this is a need to know fast help question thanks again
Oct 23, 2013 at 6:33 AM
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 110,246 POSTS
It should work. However, you may want to inspect the sensors on the engines and make sure you can switch them. The engine block should be the same. You will also need to switch the motor mounts.
Oct 23, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle