Is there an engine swap for a Ford Explorer?
Background: My ’06 4.0L 4×4 explorer’s engine recently bit the dust. The truck is still in great condition and i’m evaluating my options. The engine must be replaced and before the engine died the transmission… I finally did it. After many months of idle.
How do you remove an engine from a Ford Explorer?
The first step is to remove the old engine from the Ford vehicle, typically by draining all fluids, disconnecting all wiring and all bolts to other parts of the vehicle, and then lifting it out of the vehicle. Using a cherry picker, you can then lower the new block into the vehicle and reattach everything.
What kind of engine can I swap in a Ford Mustang?
Most commonly found in Ford Mustangs spanning ’86 to ’92, the 302ci engine can be a sound swap, packing 225hp and 300 lb-ft of torque right out of the gate. An aftermarket rear-sump oil pan will be needed, along with an external fuel regulator and pump, but the cars stock harness and computer are easy to work with. Learn more engine swap tips.
Can a Ford Explorer XLT be swapped for a Ford Ranger?
I have an ‘04 Ford Explorer XLT 4×4 with the 4.0 and a donor with 4.6 AWD. I’d like to keep the 4wd instead of using AWD. When I swap everything over, will the t-case from the 4.0 work with the 4.6? thank you!
Background: My ’06 4.0L 4×4 explorer’s engine recently bit the dust. The truck is still in great condition and i’m evaluating my options. The engine must be replaced and before the engine died the transmission… I finally did it. After many months of idle.
Where can I get an engine swap kit?
At Summit Racing Equipment, your engine swap just got a whole lot easier with these all-in-one engine swap kits.
Which is the best car for an engine swap?
We bought a very beat-up 1994 Miata for a donor. Though we could have pieced the swap together from junkyard and Craigslist parts, we’ve found that starting with a complete car is usually the easiest and most cost-effective approach. We can typically part out the car’s remains to recoup most or all of its purchase price.
I have an ‘04 Ford Explorer XLT 4×4 with the 4.0 and a donor with 4.6 AWD. I’d like to keep the 4wd instead of using AWD. When I swap everything over, will the t-case from the 4.0 work with the 4.6? thank you!