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I must not have been clear, the engine is MAF not MAP. As far as exhaust I'm running no cats, downpipes into a y-pipe into a muffler to exit in front of the passenger rear wheel. Emission stuff (smog pump/thermactor system) has been removed from the engine as well.
I doubt I could get a 6 cyl engine in there cheaper than what I have planned, unless you have a truck w/ that engine and less than 30k mi that you can recommend for less than $500. I don't mind putting in the work, I'll be doing most of the wrench turning on this myself, so no labor cost.
FE isn't my only motivation for the steering conversion. These trucks are notorious for loud/inefficient power steering pumps, and I'm tired of hearing that pump whine. Also there is a lot of play in the steering, no doubt due to a worn gearbox, so there's a good chance swapping in a new gearbox will eliminate that problem.
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