Hey I'm new and need help. Joined because this is where I found the most relevant information.

I have decided to put an aviator motor into my 2001 f150 4.6. I have been researching nonstop and have a pretty good idea of what itll take. The motor currently in it is from a 02 town car I put in. Bought the truck rebuilt front end, new shocks, electric fans, u joints, great used motor, all new sensors and gaskets, injectors ,cops ect. Also trans went out I put shift kit new drums all industry updates and red performance clutches and steels so I'm pretty sure it would be considered performance built to some degree. 4r70w. I did all this myself except build the trans.now back to the aviator swap I know I need to swap polarity on cops/alternator. Custom tune. I'm guessing I'll use the aviator intake since it was designed for low end torque. Are there any obstacles I'll run into doing this with sensors etc. I read on this site how to get the actuator on the intake working using Msd and relays. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I would rebuild the motor and have heads reworked prior to installing

Welcome

How many miles on the engine? Are you sure you need to rebuild the heads? Will you be putting any power ladders on later?

Well I haven't bought the motor yet but I've been looking at ones around 160 to 180,000 that still run and I have a head shop that does great work I would just take them to him to inspect , clean and service. Also power adders not looking to put a blower on maybe small things to get a little more power. Wanted to do all my research before buying the motor. I would go through and get new rings bearings oil pump timing kit ect. Block honed crank inspected boring and oversized if needed

Honestly I'm undecided about forged internals because I may want the option for more power later on but it's my dailey driver so... idk lol . I really love it and may get something else to drive later and make it my toy