Engin out of a explorer?
03-30-2010, 09:59 PM
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Engin out of a explorer?
Ok, so i have a 97 ford explorer sport, with a 4.0 V6 that runs amazing!, but the truck is destroyed, And im thinkin about swapen the in-line 6 cuz its on its last leg for the explorers V6... can i do this? what needs to be done???
03-30-2010, 10:08 PM
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Shure you can but you will still have a ford if I read this right. Witch may not be the case I'm a little lost. F it just buy and run an all jeep and only jeep.
03-30-2010, 10:08 PM
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Well i was just wondering if it would be a good idea, cuz the motor in my jeep is pretty much shot lol, and i have a nice running V6. so i just wanted to see if i could stick it in there somehow. cuz i dont have the money for a Straight 6 right now
03-30-2010, 10:11 PM
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Instead of going through all the work of putting that Ford engine in, you could just rebuild your stock engine. Or even better, you could build a low-budget stroker using 4.2L I6 parts. Using the 4.2L crankshaft and connecting rods in conjunction with your current 4.0L parts, you could build a decent stroker. Here's some food for thought https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/strokers-15710/
03-30-2010, 10:14 PM
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i think you might end up paying more to put in a used ford with less durability and performance, than you would with a used jeep inline missile. this is just a suggestion, but do you think it might be possible to sell the ford v6 and get a used jeep I6?
and like BrutalXJ said, the aim is to keep it jeep. not that there's anything wrong with a ford...
and like BrutalXJ said, the aim is to keep it jeep. not that there's anything wrong with a ford...
03-31-2010, 12:05 AM
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i think you might end up paying more to put in a used ford with less durability and performance, than you would with a used jeep inline missile. this is just a suggestion, but do you think it might be possible to sell the ford v6 and get a used jeep I6?
and like BrutalXJ said, the aim is to keep it jeep. not that there's anything wrong with a ford...
and like BrutalXJ said, the aim is to keep it jeep. not that there's anything wrong with a ford...
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03-31-2010, 12:25 AM
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If its the Ford 4.0 v6 with the OHC then that thing is a beast! Its no v8 but dang that thing can pull! My ex lady had a 99 explorer 2wd with that engine and that thing was freaking quick and it just got faster and faster with the rpms climbing. Its a pretty heavy vehicle too.
Ive always thought about putting that engine in my Jeep but its just way too much work and money for someone like me.
I say go for it if you have the resources! If you do it, please do a write up on it.
Ive always thought about putting that engine in my Jeep but its just way too much work and money for someone like me.
I say go for it if you have the resources! If you do it, please do a write up on it.
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If its the Ford 4.0 v6 with the OHC then that thing is a beast! Its no v8 but dang that thing can pull! My ex lady had a 99 explorer 2wd with that engine and that thing was freaking quick and it just got faster and faster with the rpms climbing. Its a pretty heavy vehicle too.
Ive always thought about putting that engine in my Jeep but its just way too much work and money for someone like me.
I say go for it if you have the resources! If you do it, please do a write up on it.
Ive always thought about putting that engine in my Jeep but its just way too much work and money for someone like me.
I say go for it if you have the resources! If you do it, please do a write up on it.
haha its a 5 speed too =D i loved that little truck, it was fast but i uhhh kinda rolled it hehe =D i was doin about 95 commen home and there was 2 big wild boars in the road lol...
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