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Old 12-28-2016, 03:29 PM
matthewavogt matthewavogt is offline
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Default 5.0 throttle body upgrade

I am wondering if anyone has tried to put a mustang 5.0 V8 throttle body on their 4.0SOHC. I have read it works and improves horsepower and torque at lower rpm and improves throttle response. I can get a TB for about $30 at a near by JY but not sure if it can be done. Also unsure if there would be any other parts I would need
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Old 12-28-2016, 04:31 PM
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Default Re: 5.0 throttle body upgrade

Test fit it at the junkyard...


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Old 12-28-2016, 04:44 PM
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Old 12-28-2016, 09:04 PM
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Default Re: 5.0 throttle body upgrade

Just curious if anyone has done it and if made a difference. Although 30$ and 2 hours of dicking around under the hood in 15 degree weather might be worth the gamble.
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Old 12-29-2016, 05:44 AM
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Default Re: 5.0 throttle body upgrade

Saw on pirate4x4 that a 5.0 won't fit but a 4.6 will fit
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Old 12-29-2016, 08:23 AM
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Saw on pirate4x4 that a 5.0 won't fit but a 4.6 will fit
I have seen this as well. Someone did a big thread on it and how they swapped it
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Old 12-29-2016, 09:02 AM
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Default Re: 5.0 throttle body upgrade

4.6 is still a larger boar TB. I am just wondering if it makes any noticeable difference. We have a Pull-A-Part near by and I am headed there soon for new seats(ditching the 60/40 bench), trim parts, rear bumper, bed, tail gate and the module and buttons for cruise control and I might just get a TB only 30 bucks for a used TB so if it works that one heck of cheap upgrade. I am not expecting a lot but 10-15hp or even just a cleaner HP curve and better throttle response would be worth that all day long! my truck is a 96 mazda b4000. it is clean and runs like a top. has just over 100k and I put a garbage flat bed on a few years ago. It looks like turd so I am going back to a regular bed. I am hoping to put a step side bed on. If you live anywhere near a pull a part. they have great prices. everything I mentioned including a tb will be around $400 plus the 3 that are close to me (within 2 hours) have close to 80 rangers total on the lots ranging from 92-2010. I guess ill look for a 4.6 TB and report back if it is worth the time
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Old 12-30-2016, 05:48 AM
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Please do

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