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Old 01-07-2012 | 03:39 PM
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Installing new motor and trans

Well my truck has been falling apart and running very bad for about 2 years now. It was showing 13 codes you name it it had it trans fluid was very burnt no over drive so I went and bought a used motor and trans with 40K on them



I also ordered OBX LT headers sent my taillights and 3rd brake light out to get smoked bought all new brakes

gonna order a 6" procomp stage 2 lift some new rims and 35s and some other stuff really wanna add lockers and gears

heres where im at after one day
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Old 01-07-2012 | 05:27 PM
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Good luck, What year is the motor? I would swap out the plugs while you have the motor out of the truck. It's a pain when it's installed.
 
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Old 01-08-2012 | 01:37 PM
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Thanks the motor came from an 05 I already did the plugs in it haha I had to do them i'm my old motor I know how hard it is
 
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Old 01-08-2012 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BuRDeN04FX4
Thanks the motor came from an 05 I already did the plugs in it haha I had to do them i'm my old motor I know how hard it is
Swap out the '05 fuel injectors with the new, updated ones. Total cost should be just about $200 at rockauto.com.

Good luck with the new motor and trans.
 
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Old 01-08-2012 | 04:16 PM
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Can you use the same ECU? Just curious.
 
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Old 01-08-2012 | 07:33 PM
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Whats the difference between the old and new injectors?
Yes I plan on using the ECU should be no different
 
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Old 01-08-2012 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BuRDeN04FX4
Whats the difference between the old and new injectors?
Yes I plan on using the ECU should be no different
the new ones won't hydrolock your engine
 
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Old 01-08-2012 | 08:43 PM
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Right down the street from you in Mansfield. Another member is on here from your town that frequents the site too. Nice guy, met him at my work
 
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Old 01-08-2012 | 10:28 PM
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I have some 07 injectors if they would work for you.

Kev
 



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