APF1984BII
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- Vehicle Year
- 1984
- Vehicle
- Ford Bronco II
I just discovered that the 2.8 in my 1984 has a leaking (probably burned) exhaust valve in the #5 cylinder. Just taking care of that is going to breathe fresh life into the little engine, but it won't be the end of the line for it or for the truck. While I will be swapping fuel injection onto the factory engine, I will be looking to replace it with something else. The overall question is, what is the best engine/powertrain choice for this swap? The criteria for judgment are ease of completing the swap, reliability, off-road and on-road durability and towing potential. If it can be done, I would like to see a 5-speed manual transmission in the tunnel, although I could be okay with a 4-speed automatic. Also, if possible, I would like to keep the transfer case lever sticking through the floor, and have it be functional. Thoughts? As always, all input is appreciated. Thanks in advance - Chris