kmpconley

Oh I'm not goin that route if that's the case. I was just curious. I'd just rather have a V-8 for cheaper cuz it's more power, and better gas mileage. But it sounds like its gonna cost me more money In the long run.

Jbrew

Nasty headaches too. You would literally have to swap your dash for a modular dash.

It's all possible, if you want to start out with just a shell, - but worth it ? Not really, unfortunately. Sucks I know.

pete serna

Well ill tell u what ive done this 4.2l jba headers,k and n intake 4 electrical fans 2 14inch pushers 2 16 inch pullers s accel racing fuel pump and expandable fuel hoses, jet performance chip, turboed charge, led tailighrs and 3rd brake light hid bulbs halo headlight projectors 4 inch body lift wheel hun spacers 1.25in. 32in nitto all terrain tires etc.etc..
Ok guyys i have a blown 4.2l v6 and i bought a 4.6l v8 from.a.grans marquis i got the pcm for it and im working on getting the wire harness for it as well how in the **** am i gona do this my tranny on my truck 4r70w looked it up ans rhe 4.6 tranny is pretty much the same so fellas helllp

DarrinT04

if you want the 4.6L motor, you will need to get a truck with one in it. a 4.6 will not work in your truck. it's a totally different design

BareBonesXL

Seems like there would be many more miles left in the engine you have. Find out what typically goes first and replace that, instead of waiting for it to blow. I don't know how the 4.2 commonly fails, maybe others do.

DarrinT04

head gaskets in the early models were a common failure

TomJoe1980

I just put a 4.6 in a 1997 Ford Explorer Sport the information for the wiring is not the best. I used Eric Brooks at HP Tuners to have the pats removed mine runs perfect. According to the ranger guys the swap couldn’t be done so I feel you. Let me know if you need any notes on what I have.

white89gt

Not sure what "Ranger Guys" told you it couldn't be done. It's not that much different than an Explorer Sport Trac, which had the 4.6 offered in it. A lot of guys opt for a SBF because it's easier to swap, but whoever told you it can't be done is pretty stupid, and not a real RBV enthusiast.

grahamlite

Pretty awesome to see a thread get dug up from the dead twice!!

DarrinT04

yep. and for no good reason