Engine swap question?
01-17-2013, 07:38 AM
#12
Resident light whore
Originally Posted by 97fordtruckman
im jist wondering..... i have 4.2 v6 and have a friend that might sell me a 289 and i was wondering if it was possible
01-17-2013, 08:23 AM
#13
X2 its just dumb to do that no offense. Not only will it give you less power but it will go down in value also. Nobody wants to buy a newer style truck with a old *** motor in it. If they wanted old motor they would buy a older truck.
01-17-2013, 09:28 PM
#14
All I can say is, you'll most likely never get everything perfect. If you're wanting more power, work on your current motor. I know the 4.2 in these trucks had atleast as much hp as my old EFI 302 did, and probably better torque. Your best bet for a swap is a modular v8. If you did go with a pushrod v8, I'd atleast go with a 351w to make it slightly worth the trouble.