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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 02:06 AM
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hi ok i have a 1998 with the 5.4l in it with 170000 miles on it and its 4x4 i have done a few bolt in things to get more power but i know im not really going to get to much with out diving in to the motor so i was thinking about buying a wrecked lightning and pulling the motor and dropping it in to my truck can i do this and how will it work with the 4x4
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 05:32 AM
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Your transmission might not like the extra torque.

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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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Better talk to a tuner before diving in to deep
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 11:42 PM
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You would probably have to swap the computer, the wiring harness, and transmission as well!!! Would be sweet. I have thought about that in my 03 Fx4, but it would be a lot of work!!!!
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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ok thanks i was planning on swapping out all the electronics but i didn't know if i could keep my trans and upgrade the valvebody and do i shift kit but either way its going to be a fun job
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