What can I do to my 4.2 to make it faster
06-08-2009, 09:21 AM
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Would that consist of additional/new placement of motor mounts? Is the componentry of the trucks the same regardless of motor size? The 6-banger, at 4.2l, isn't all that different in size from the small V8 so I'm just kinda curious about a swap.
Did a little searching and haven't found a post re: 4.2 - 5.4/5.8 swap.
Did a little searching and haven't found a post re: 4.2 - 5.4/5.8 swap.
06-08-2009, 09:27 AM
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The motor mounts, if needed changed, would be some work but not too difficult. Thing on a 4.2 to 5.4 swap that I'd be checking is the wiring, how much needs done, would the whole thing need redone ( I do not know so just saying things to check on ) and the cpu if it's compatible. Also consider the tranny, drivetrain, is set up for a 4.2 which is much smaller powerwise then a 5.4.
It def prob could be done but I'd check that info before hand as that will give you and indication of just how big a job you are looking at.....
The motor mounts, if needed changed, would be some work but not too difficult. Thing on a 4.2 to 5.4 swap that I'd be checking is the wiring, how much needs done, would the whole thing need redone ( I do not know so just saying things to check on ) and the cpu if it's compatible. Also consider the tranny, drivetrain, is set up for a 4.2 which is much smaller powerwise then a 5.4.
It def prob could be done but I'd check that info before hand as that will give you and indication of just how big a job you are looking at.....
06-08-2009, 09:29 AM
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The motor mounts, if needed changed, would be some work but not too difficult. Thing on a 4.2 to 5.4 swap that I'd be checking is the wiring, how much needs done, would the whole thing need redone ( I do not know so just saying things to check on ) and the cpu if it's compatible. Also consider the tranny, drivetrain, is set up for a 4.2 which is much smaller powerwise then a 5.4.
It def prob could be done but I'd check that info before hand as that will give you and indication of just how big a job you are looking at.....
The motor mounts, if needed changed, would be some work but not too difficult. Thing on a 4.2 to 5.4 swap that I'd be checking is the wiring, how much needs done, would the whole thing need redone ( I do not know so just saying things to check on ) and the cpu if it's compatible. Also consider the tranny, drivetrain, is set up for a 4.2 which is much smaller powerwise then a 5.4.
It def prob could be done but I'd check that info before hand as that will give you and indication of just how big a job you are looking at.....