In starting the planning process on converting a 95 swb f150 to a 4.8/5.3 4l60e instead of the tired old inline six and junk 5spd that are there any info on where to look and research will be helpfully and appreciated some of my questions include

can I use all aftermarket gauges

Should I be able to remove the factory ecu or will it be needed for lights wipers and the such

Any help will be much aprreciated