LQ9 Swapped 1986 F150 Soon to come, wait what?

**00ssSLP** · 06-22-2013, 03:13 PM

I will be taking my 1986 F150 5.0L I call Whiskey Tango and swapping in a LQ9 with a TH350. I have a set of Kooks 351w LT headers I'm cutting the flanges off and welding on a set of LS1 flanges. The LQ9 will get other cool upgrades but I will let the pictures explain when I take them. For now I will show you my truck so you can have a good laugh at the crazy that goes on in my head.

**2002ssslp** · 06-23-2013, 06:57 AM

This should be interesting. Please post pics as you go. I know this swap can be done and by posting pics and coverage you will enable others to do the same. Good luck.

**az gt eater** · 06-24-2013, 03:45 PM

That thing is hideous. Good luck, and keep us posted. If you need the number to a local chevy dealer........

**00ssSLP** · 06-27-2013, 02:50 PM

I like that it's ugly. It will keep people guessing when I go to the street races or to the track.

**00ssSLP** · 07-04-2013, 12:45 PM

Not a huge update but here is a picture of the engine I just bought for my swap. I ended up going with a 5.3L because of the very low miles it had. I also bought a 4L60E for the truck but I don't have a picture of it yet. This set up will be getting a 76mm turbo after I get it in the truck and running.

**tatertot91** · 07-04-2013, 01:53 PM

I can dig it. I kinda like the old fords, and that 5.3 should like a little boost thrown its way
If you do end up going turbo, i'd strongly recommend some upgrades to that tranny as well
Look forward to seeing more on the build

**pajeff02** · 07-05-2013, 06:20 AM

Cannot see the picture on my phone, but ugly is cool imo. Looking forward to more on this.

**00ssSLP** · 07-05-2013, 12:47 PM

I will have to drive down there and let you take it for a spin when it's done.

**00ssSLP** · 07-08-2013, 12:07 PM

Ordered a TPS 233/239 .595/.603 camshaft, CraneCam double springs, CraneCam pushrods and LS2 timing chain with all the needed gaskets and balancer bolt.

**00ssSLP** · 07-09-2013, 02:03 PM

My TSP cam is in the Crane box and the rest of my goodies.

**tatertot91** · 07-09-2013, 02:24 PM

Will you be bringing this to Daytona for turkey rod run this year?

**00ssSLP** · 07-09-2013, 02:39 PM

The project is moving along right now but will slow down when I pull the old ford motor out. I have to take all the wiring out, paint the engine bay, set up the mounts, fab the exhaust and route the GM harness for the 5.3L. I hope I can get it in for the TRR but I don't think I will make it. I was going to put it together without the turbo setup for now but I think I will finish it with the turbo kit so I'm not working over fresh paint.