97-03 F150 LS swap

[Camo]

If you go with a 5.4 do make sure it has been remanufactured properly. Unfortunately the 5.4 although it is a good engine, does have issues with cam phasers. I do think Ford Resolved the spark plug ejection issue.

Cam phasers are 3 valve motors if I remember correctly.


To the PO. Just send it and get a chevy. I feel your pain with the ford modular motors, I have owned several and I feel like every one if them was junk.

 

[trekrok]

If you go with a 5.4 do make sure it has been remanufactured properly. Unfortunately the 5.4 although it is a good engine, does have issues with cam phasers. I do think Ford Resolved the spark plug ejection issue.

I hate the 5.4l. Have one in an expedition owned since new. Cam phasers, bent valve, galled cam lobe. Sounds like a diesel starting. I'd do the cam phaser lockout if doing it again.

 

[Prostick]

Luckily it’s a 2v. It’s going to be hard to find a truck as nice for its age.

 

[trekrok]

Ls swaps are cool, but unless you are working on one that is popular and maybe even offered in a pretty refined kit, it will be expensive and/or time consuming IMO. It's not the motor and trans, but all the little bits to finish it.

 

[cjjtulsa]

Or just buy a Chevrolet and save that Ford the embarrassment.

 

[TANSTAAFL]

Another Option Possibly worth exploring would be the Supercharged 5.4 from the F150 HD's or F150 Lightnings. Wiring Harness issues but at least you can find wiring Harnesses.

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[PanhandleGlocker]

Luckily it’s a 2v. It’s going to be hard to find a truck as nice for its age.

Damn that’s one clean truck.

 

[Prostick]

Damn that’s one clean truck.

Thank you.