All I was saying is there is no need to rant like you just did to me.

And also, I think that in order to this project you will probably need to do some welding. May want to practice that up if you aren't too familiar with it.

 

Ill say if u have the ambition and money. GO FOR IT. At least you will have a bad *** truck one of a kind.!! Anything is possible.

 

Eh not worth the headache in the long run the possibility of everything coming together perfectly on the first few tries is slim to none... I agree with whoever said just buy a turbo for the v6.

 

Twin turbo your v6 and make it more powerful.

 

May I ask, How mechanically inclined are you? What is the biggest mod you have done yourself

 

27 gallons no ethenal premium 93 4.199@gal. $113.37... ouch, runs great with heavy foot. will do math on mileage and post. been tracking mileage for a month just been scared to do the math. lol

 

I'm disabled, neck fusion titanium plate and 4 titanium screws and wont be doing the physical part.
sorry about bad mood. just would like to hear how to do it.

 

Well been wondering when someone would post about doing the swap.. if u have a complete downer vehicle its really not that hard.. but very labor intensive. And yes it can be done I did one a few months back at the dealership on a 04. We do alot of custom work also.. wiring needs modified. Motor mount bracket need made.. and alot of other odds and ends. Labor was about 8 grand and took around 2 wks to complete it was alot of trial and error to get it running properly . I know when the time comes for a new motor in my truck that's what will be going in mine by the time that happens the eco boost should be more readily available ..

 

wow love the post .
see there its already been done.
would love to hear more.
are there any pics?
please ask owner to post video. that would be a hit...
post link for your shop.
have you thought about making and selling a kit for the modded parts?

 

no doubt you can build a 4.2 with more power but building one with more power and the torque curve, dependability and gas mileage to rival the ecoboost would take alot of r&d and be a major task in it self. Then you would still be stuck with the inherent flaws of the 4.2 and dated drive train. Sometimes it's not just power but technology. I would have the new 6 speed trannie and 3.73 rear end in my XL that is probably lighter that the vehicle it came in hopefully giving me more power and mpg.