4.0 Engine Swap
#1
4.0 Engine Swap
i currently have a 1994 2.4L I4 with RWD. I want a 4.0 with 4wd. I would just go out and buy one but i don't trust how other people have treated their cars, so I want to buy a SOHC 4.0 and overhaul it and then put it in my current truck for the power untill i can afford the one with the 4WD system. besides the obvious transmission issues, would it work... i know that the cologne v6 was used in every year from like 91-08 but are the engine mounts the same? are there any other problems asociated?
#2
Will it work? Yeh but its going to be a lot of work and probally would be better off to go with a 5.0. First off SOHC 4.0's are in 01+ trucks and PATS and obd2 would be a *****, OHV 4.0s were used from 90-00. That would be the easiest 4.0l swap to do. You would need Tranny ECU and wiring. Plus the other stuff if you wanted 4wd!
#3
Will it work? Yeh but its going to be a lot of work and probally would be better off to go with a 5.0. First off SOHC 4.0's are in 01+ trucks and PATS and obd2 would be a *****, OHV 4.0s were used from 90-00. That would be the easiest 4.0l swap to do. You would need Tranny ECU and wiring. Plus the other stuff if you wanted 4wd!
was this 5.0L a V8?
i was thinking SOHC because there is something that rubs me the wrong way about pushrod, unless you can quell that
#4
i was thinking of just getting the engine from some junk yard and overhauling it, shoving it in my 94 and then saving for anything with 4wd then swapping again. or would it be cheaper/ easier to just try and add 4 wd to mine.
was this 5.0L a V8?
i was thinking SOHC because there is something that rubs me the wrong way about pushrod, unless you can quell that
was this 5.0L a V8?
i was thinking SOHC because there is something that rubs me the wrong way about pushrod, unless you can quell that
#5
OH REALLY!?!?! you have piqued my interest, more ,power and less work... that makes me happy. would the engine mounts work? can i find a manual tranny for it?
#6
#8
Easier than the 5.0? Probally about the same, and the t-5 for the 5.0 is easy to find i was refering to the other one. t-5's are everywhere, Around where i live any how im sure it's deffirent depending on location.
#15
if you really want a 4.0, the easiest thing would be to find a 94 or older 4.0. if you used a 95+ motor, you are looking a complete rewire and would be a lot easier if you had a complete vehicle. so in that case, would be better to find a new truck. I would go with a carb'd 5.0. simple to wire, will fit, etc.
#18
#24
Will it work? Yeh but its going to be a lot of work and probally would be better off to go with a 5.0. First off SOHC 4.0's are in 01+ trucks and PATS and obd2 would be a *****, OHV 4.0s were used from 90-00. That would be the easiest 4.0l swap to do. You would need Tranny ECU and wiring. Plus the other stuff if you wanted 4wd!
I do have a doner truck, I wouldn't even think about doing this without a doner vehicle.
Oh yeah, and what about the PATS? Will I need to get the keys and steering colum off of the 2008 and put on my truck?
#25
yes you will thats for sure you will have to have the key's, and the comp for the motor and it all has to match or you will have to have the stealership program them for ya. it should work although i dont know all of the lil bitty details for the 3.0 to 4.0L swap. I did a 4.0L ohv to 4.0L SOHC https://www.ranger-forums.com/f33/4-...0l-sohc-93309/
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