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5.8 to 5.0 Swap?

Kapt
Jun 11, 2023

Rank II

Jun 11, 2023

I have a 96 Bronco XLT with the 5.8 motor. The 5.8 blew up. My buddy said he had an engine I could have. It's a 5.0 out of a 94, or 95 Bronco. Will it bolt up to my transmission? It's the auto with overdrive. If it will bolt up, what do I have to do to the computer and anything else electronic to make it run correctly?
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Mud,Sweat and Gears

Jun 11, 2023

#1
Probably need the computer for the new engine.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ford_bellhousing_patterns
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Bluestreak57

Rank II

Jun 11, 2023

#2
That would be the Engine Control Computer, correct?

Mud,Sweat and Gears

Jun 11, 2023

#3
Kapt
That would be the Engine Control Computer, correct?

Yes.
I would research it a little bit first.
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Rank II

Jun 11, 2023

#4
Oh, I plan to. Thanks for the replies

Rank XXXXXXVVVVVIIII

Jun 11, 2023

#5
the 5.8 and 5.0 are the same engin family and with the exception of the 5.8 needing more fuel the programing is virtual identical and yes it will be a direct fit to the trans and motor mounts
Marmot, Tricky Dick

Rank II

Jun 11, 2023

#6
Cornwelltoolman
the 5.8 and 5.0 are the same engin family and with the exception of the 5.8 needing more fuel the programing is virtual identical and yes it will be a direct fit to the trans and motor mounts
Good to know. What about the exhaust? I heard the 5.8 is wider than the 5.0 at the y-pipe

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Jun 11, 2023

#7
Kapt
Good to know. What about the exhaust? I heard the 5.8 is wider than the 5.0 at the y-pipe
Yes the 5.8 is a taller deck height witch makes it wider you will need a 5.0 y pipe you also can have you computer tuned to work with the 5.0
Kapt

Rank II

Jun 11, 2023

#8
Good to know. Thank you

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