I’m thinking about doing drive train swap from a F150 with the 2.7 to an older truck(non Ford) that had a GM 350 with 480 transmission. Does the more modern engine and transmission/tcase take up more size in volume or overall smaller than the old 350?

 

Consider making a to a forum with owners that have the 2.7L engine and could provide some dimensional information.
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Google [ ford 2.7L engine dimensions ]
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