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what swap?????

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halfwaytie

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so i want to do a swap. but i don't know what one the 5.0 or the turbo? what one would be better and a little easer?
 

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The turbo swap is easier. A carbed 5.0 swap is probably fairly easy too, but it involves converting more things and you're more likely to break the rearend (7.5's don't like torque).
 

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Turbo swap is more unique, and it makes the car a lot of fun to drive, however 5.0 parts are eaiser to come by and if you build a mild 5.0 its probably more reliable. But stock motor vs stock motor the turbo is faster and gets better mileage.

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well then i think i know what way im going TURBO!!! where could i get the motor from? if i could find one and my local auto weaker. would that work?(iv got motors form them before and they work)
 

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You first need to determine what your goals are and why you want an engine swap.
 
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well the motor thats in it right now is to go. and really all i want to do it for is to go fast!!! to a point my 2.3's got nothing. if there was any way to make it faster i would keep the motor till it blows or something
 
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