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Posted by Lucky
 - November 04, 2020, 12:16:53 PM

If the connectors fit, it should work with stock ecu - makers don't tend to reinvent the same part for the same engine -

Posted by OR Seedman
 - November 03, 2020, 20:17:17 PM

I'll keep everyone up to date as things progress....about ready to pull the motor (tomorrow).  Lot's of little things to disconnect and keep track of, but still a lot easier than pulling the motor from my 2016 F150 (which I had to do this summer)

Posted by Bucko
 - November 02, 2020, 11:54:23 AM
Quote from: OR Seedman on November 01, 2020, 19:09:07 PM

just bought a 2003 1600 EFI that I'm going to drop into my 1500 Drifter.  I have read that others have done this as well with no issues, so we'll see.  the new engine has only 1 mile on it...nothing wrong with my current motor at 40K, but I like to try different winter projects and I got the motor for a good price, with the injectors, throttle body and starter all included....

Can't wait to hear how this turns out and how you dealt with any challenges (if there are any).
Posted by OR Seedman
 - November 01, 2020, 19:09:07 PM

just bought a 2003 1600 EFI that I'm going to drop into my 1500 Drifter.  I have read that others have done this as well with no issues, so we'll see.  the new engine has only 1 mile on it...nothing wrong with my current motor at 40K, but I like to try different winter projects and I got the motor for a good price, with the injectors, throttle body and starter all included....

Posted by Bucko
 - October 28, 2020, 03:55:43 AM

Been wondering the same thing for years.  There are definitely differences inside the motor but, from what I read, a newer motor will drop right in to an older frame.  The thing I wonder about is: how compatible is a newer model engine with an older model ecu?  I've read people on the internet claim they've done the swap and the old ECU works just fine - seems a bit weird to me.

Posted by Big Foot
 - October 27, 2020, 18:54:31 PM

Will a 2007 1500 EFI Engine fit  a 2001 1500 Drifter???
If so I will buy the 2007 and put it in!

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