4.2 4.9 engine swap out
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4.2 4.9 engine swap out
I don't know if anyone can help me with this. I have a 1998 E250 it has a 4.2, (well a blown 4.2) I was wondering if anyone has tried to put a 4.9 in one of these. They are the same transmisssion and it looks like the wiring harness would plug in? Any advice or should I go with a 4.6l? I'm not a fan of the 4.2's.
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Ford put 4.9s into that body, so it will physically fit. One model of transmission can have several bellhousing castings, so I can't confirm or deny that your original trans will bolt up to the 4.9's smallblock pattern. If the 4.2 is unique or modular, it won't. Even if the connectors are the same shape, the wiring pinout probably won't match, so plan on some wiring modifications. This isn't a popular swap, so it'll be ALL YOU figuring which wire needs to go where. I've done this type of thing on 4 vehicles now, so it CAN be done with patience & persistence. Click my signature thumbs to see some of them...
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Same for the 4.6L:
...but for that, adrian says you'll have to change the transmission, unless you find a rare 4.6L w/2-bolt starter in decent condition.
Originally Posted by Steve83
Even if the connectors are the same shape, the wiring pinout probably won't match, so plan on some wiring modifications.
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Originally Posted by Mrstevek79
I don't know if anyone can help me with this. I have a 1998 E250 it has a 4.2, (well a blown 4.2) I was wondering if anyone has tried to put a 4.9 in one of these. They are the same transmisssion and it looks like the wiring harness would plug in? Any advice or should I go with a 4.6l? I'm not a fan of the 4.2's.
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Originally Posted by Mrstevek79
How about a 4.2 to a 4.6 swap out? Will this plug right in?
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