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Feb 28, 2012 | 01:48 PM

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96NWedition

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1996 Engine Swap?

I've looking and buying my dads '96 F150 NW Edition that's really nice and clean. It has the 300 in it right now, which I find gutless. Is it a pretty easy swap to put a 351W or Cleveland in?

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Feb 28, 2012 | 02:40 PM

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it'd be the 351W, I'd keep the 300, those are awesome. Do a search many people have done the swap.

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Feb 28, 2012 | 06:47 PM

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I agree keep the 6. It's no speed demon but you won't find a stinger puller.

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Feb 29, 2012 | 12:01 PM

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So if I decide to do a swap, is there any major issues with putting a 351W in? Will I need a need 5spd? Wiring different?

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Feb 29, 2012 | 08:27 PM

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Of course the wiring is different, there's two more cylinders.

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Feb 29, 2012 | 08:38 PM

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you need computers wiring harnesses, exhaust, engine mount parts,

trans will bolt up though, but you cant use the flywheel/flexplate

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