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old-truck-guy · 03-21-2007, 12:13

Im wanting to put a Mustang 5.0 in my 94 F150 which I drive daily. I understand that the roller motor is timed like a 351W. So heres my question...How do I get around that as far as timing goes? My truck is a 5.0 as well, hyd flat tappet I believe. Hey, any help would be appreciated!

Sand1 · 03-21-2007, 19:18

I'm not sure why you would want to work around the firing order. Why not leave it like it is? Or maybe I missed something. If I were doing this transplant I would pull the whole engine out of the Mustang and use the ECU and things from it as well.

old-truck-guy · 03-23-2007, 09:35

Well it is a 1985 5.0, and is a carb motor. Bummer I know. I figured I might find a roller cam w/a normal 302 firing order. The 302HO, is timed different than a normal(truck)302 right? If it is wouldnt this interfere with the computer?

Sand1 · 03-23-2007, 18:37

I thought you were doing a swap with same year model engines. I think it would be ok because the computer only advances or retards the timing as it needs to. I dont think it actually reads a particular firing order. So, with your throttle body and intake inplace, the computer shouldnt have any trouble with it. I dont see any reason it wouldnt work out ok. I could be missing something but it seems reasonable to believe all would be well.

old-truck-guy · 03-25-2007, 15:16

Thanks Sand, that sounds logical. I jus couldnt wrap this ole arkansas mellon around it! Ha Ha! Well I guess I should worry about what cam, pistons etc Im gonna put in it. Again Thanks!