V6 to V8 Engine Swap

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05-30-2016, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RCFX4x4

You most likely haven't turned anything up because the cost and labor involved in undertaking that task would be more then the cost to sell the current truck, and buy up to a bigger package; and the value would still be less.

Not to be rude but I don't think I would be the first to do things to their vehicle that weren't cost effective. I believe everything is in the eye and imagination of the beholder.

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05-30-2016, 07:37 PM

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Nothing rude about it, your totally right.

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05-31-2016, 04:12 AM

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Would the manual transmission from the 4.2 V6 hold up with a V8?

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05-31-2016, 11:17 AM

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If your son is of driving age, or soon will be. Keep the truck as is and give it to him as a first vehicle. It has low mileage and is well maintained, and we all know that these can hold up to a fender bender or two. Then get yourself and him a good project truck or car.