Engine Swap - computer/wiring issues

[flareside99]

I have a '99 F-150 4.2 liter V-6. I have a fuel injected 460 and E40D tranny out of a '96 F-250 that i would like to put in my F-150. Does anyone know how to handle the computer issues involved in the swap? I know that both trucks have the EEC-V computer, the '96 is a version 1.0 and the '99 is a version 2.0. I've contacted Painless Wiring and Fuel Injection Specialties, so far I haven't been able to come up with a solution. I want to keep the EFI. I was told that the air bags and cruise control are also computer controlled, I'd like to keep them functional - and then there's the transmission... Could I run a stand alone system for the fuel injection/engine and maintain everything else on the stock computer? Any suggestions?

[97chevyman]

well, i would say get the PCM out of the 96. Might need the wiring harness also, going to be fun expirience.

[hydrosmith]

Big problem here dude. Hope you don't have to worry about emissions where you are because this swap would not be legal since the 460 was never available in the F-150 after 1979. Second, Your F-150 is OBD-II and your 460 is not. The F-150 has way more wiring and other relays the the 460 donor vehicle did. The F-150 esentially would have t be downgraded to a '96. Third, you'll have to come up with a custom oil pan/oiling system as the front suspension and crossmember were changed in '97.