i must be blind (4.6 swap info)
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i must be blind (4.6 swap info)
i did a search and couldn't find a thread for a 4.6 swap. i have some extra time on my hands, a 2004 ranger 2.3, and a complete donor Mustang GT to work from.
can i get a link to a how-to site or thread breaking this down for me? i know it'll be an endeavor, even with a complete car to work from, but realistically how much could this end up costing me in extra parts and professional labor? thanks.
austin
can i get a link to a how-to site or thread breaking this down for me? i know it'll be an endeavor, even with a complete car to work from, but realistically how much could this end up costing me in extra parts and professional labor? thanks.
austin
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Professional labor? WAAAAAAY too much. You'd be better off buying another car for the price it'd cost you to swap that 4.6L in there. It's a modular engine and is REALLY big. if you could do it yourself, it could work, I think it has been done before. But if you're paying $60-100 per hour, there's no way you could get a good deal off of that. your best bet would be to go with a 302 if you want a V8.
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GREGR on Ranger Power Sports has a 4.6 in a 98 Ranger which has basically the same engine compartment as your 2004. Because of the physical size of the 4.6, the fit is very tight. He had to delete the A/C.
http://www.rangerpowersports.com/for...d.php?t=142933
http://www.rangerpowersports.com/for...d.php?t=164909
http://www.rangerpowersports.com/for...d.php?t=142933
http://www.rangerpowersports.com/for...d.php?t=164909
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Originally Posted by tmsoko
Greg's truck used a DOHC 4.6L which is worst case, but even if your is a SOHC, you will still have significant issue. Giving up A/C really isn't worth it to me.
Do a 5.0L explorer swap and save yourself alot of money, time, and headaches.
If you really want a 4.6L, just get an F150.
Do a 5.0L explorer swap and save yourself alot of money, time, and headaches.
If you really want a 4.6L, just get an F150.
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