Engine Swap

[Rexwolf]

I have an 89 e150 with a bad motor also have an 87 thunderbird with a good motor was wondering if i could take the motor from the thunderbird and put it in the e150 with out complication? both are 302

[chaddyp]

Anything can be done with enough modifications, time and money. I think your looking at a lot of work, making engine mounts fit, transmission's gotta fit and line up, drive shaft length... good luck!

[Rexwolf]

well i was more interested in no modifactions or little as both are 302cc and close to the same year. Is there alot of diffrence from an 87 ford thunder bird 302cc and 89 ford e150 302cc ?

[MagicRat]

Originally Posted by Rexwolf

well i was more interested in no modifactions or little as both are 302cc and close to the same year. Is there alot of diffrence from an 87 ford thunder bird 302cc and 89 ford e150 302cc ?

If the truck is an automatic, this is an easy, easy swap. They are the same engine. Just swap engines, not transmissions. Be sure to use all the van accessories, such as alternator, PS pump etc, and their brackets.
Have a good look at the intake manifold. Likely the van one is different so you need to keep it, and install it on the new engine.

[Rexwolf]

Thanks I will reply how it turns out.