engine swap V6 for V8
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well id like my truck to get up to 60 in atleast 5 -7 seconds like a V8
7 seconds isnt asking to much my v6 only has 48k miles on it so its in good condition, I love ford dont get me wrong but Ford was retarded to even think of putting such a tiny engine into such a big truck. My dad used to wn a 5.4l triton v8 on his 99 f150 and even on that truck the engine lagged somewhat. Basically ford really needs to step it up on engine design im not sure about the new engines but the fact there using v6's with twin turbos is really starting to sound like they are getting the hang of it.
but 4.2l engines in a half ton truck? thats just stupid
7 seconds isnt asking to much my v6 only has 48k miles on it so its in good condition, I love ford dont get me wrong but Ford was retarded to even think of putting such a tiny engine into such a big truck. My dad used to wn a 5.4l triton v8 on his 99 f150 and even on that truck the engine lagged somewhat. Basically ford really needs to step it up on engine design im not sure about the new engines but the fact there using v6's with twin turbos is really starting to sound like they are getting the hang of it.
but 4.2l engines in a half ton truck? thats just stupid
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Hmmm... wow... I wonder why I remember people amazed that they got sub 10's when dragging then, and I'm sure it was an F-150. Then again i'm talking about 97ish.. yours in the new 04 and much lighter.
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If I'm not mistaken, that 4.2 still carries the old small block (5.0/5.8 Liter) bolt pattern on the bellhousing. The 4.6 and 5.4 have the new modular bolt pattern, so you would have to do a transmission swap as well since the bellhousing is not removable.
Of course you could always do a 5.0 or 5.8 swap...I think a 1st generation Lightning motor would be awesome... so long as your state's emmisions would allow such a swap. Ford Motorsports and a few others have a stand-alone electrical system to make it work...probably no possibility of making the stock ECM and wiring work.
Quite frankly (even though I have two F-150s...one with the 4.6 and one with the 5.4) I'm not quite sure what the advantage Ford gained by going to the modular motors was in the first place. The 5.0 and 5.8 are compact, make great power with minimal mods, and still have a strong aftermarket even though the last pushrod small block Fords were produced over a decade ago.
Of course you could always do a 5.0 or 5.8 swap...I think a 1st generation Lightning motor would be awesome... so long as your state's emmisions would allow such a swap. Ford Motorsports and a few others have a stand-alone electrical system to make it work...probably no possibility of making the stock ECM and wiring work.
Quite frankly (even though I have two F-150s...one with the 4.6 and one with the 5.4) I'm not quite sure what the advantage Ford gained by going to the modular motors was in the first place. The 5.0 and 5.8 are compact, make great power with minimal mods, and still have a strong aftermarket even though the last pushrod small block Fords were produced over a decade ago.
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Not everyone even cares about breaking 10 seconds 0-60. I sure don't. I don't know if mine does or not, never clocked it. If I wanted a 7 second 0-60, I sure wouldn't own a full sized pickup truck.
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If I'm not mistaken, that 4.2 still carries the old small block (5.0/5.8 Liter) bolt pattern on the bellhousing. The 4.6 and 5.4 have the new modular bolt pattern, so you would have to do a transmission swap as well since the bellhousing is not removable.
Of course you could always do a 5.0 or 5.8 swap...I think a 1st generation Lightning motor would be awesome... so long as your state's emmisions would allow such a swap. Ford Motorsports and a few others have a stand-alone electrical system to make it work...probably no possibility of making the stock ECM and wiring work.
Quite frankly (even though I have two F-150s...one with the 4.6 and one with the 5.4) I'm not quite sure what the advantage Ford gained by going to the modular motors was in the first place. The 5.0 and 5.8 are compact, make great power with minimal mods, and still have a strong aftermarket even though the last pushrod small block Fords were produced over a decade ago.
Of course you could always do a 5.0 or 5.8 swap...I think a 1st generation Lightning motor would be awesome... so long as your state's emmisions would allow such a swap. Ford Motorsports and a few others have a stand-alone electrical system to make it work...probably no possibility of making the stock ECM and wiring work.
Quite frankly (even though I have two F-150s...one with the 4.6 and one with the 5.4) I'm not quite sure what the advantage Ford gained by going to the modular motors was in the first place. The 5.0 and 5.8 are compact, make great power with minimal mods, and still have a strong aftermarket even though the last pushrod small block Fords were produced over a decade ago.
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I have PI heads and only weighs 4200lbs if that.
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im really not sure why ford even designed it for trucks
this engine would be best for a tiny little ford ranger
but not a full sized pick up
v8s are the only engines that should be put in full size pick ups
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dont know if this is just a misprint but lists motor mounts for a 97 f-150
http://www.am-autoparts.com/AM/Engin...ogle_base_feed
says they fit 87 to 97 would they make the 302 -351 a bolt in then? except for wiring.
just checked does not look like a 97 motor mount oh well
http://www.am-autoparts.com/AM/Engin...ogle_base_feed
says they fit 87 to 97 would they make the 302 -351 a bolt in then? except for wiring.
just checked does not look like a 97 motor mount oh well
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I doubt something is wrong with his. A lot of V6 guys say there is not much of a difference between a 4.2 and 4.6, and really its huge.
