Well, I've asked a similar question before, and done a little more research. Even though the 4.6 is a lot wider than the 5.0, and cutting would be done to get it to fit, would it be worth it? I mean the best the 5.0 did in a Mustang(where I would probably get the engine) did about 225 HP, while the 4.6 did about 260 HP (from 99-04). I like my power, but also like comfort when I'm driving. I understand the 5.0 could give me both but the 4.6 would give more power, any advice on what I could do? To either get more power in the 5.0 or comfort for the 4.6? Anything is appreciated. Thank you!

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2000 Ford Ranger XLT
3.0L Vulcan V6
5 Speed Manual

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2000 Ford Ranger. It has the 4.0 EFI OHV motor. It is an automatic 4 speed with overdrive. It is lifted 7 inches (3" body, 4" suspension). It has 35/12.50/16.5 tires. The rims are Weld Racing Rims. It has a cold air intake.

The 5.0 is much easier to work on vs the 4.6. Fab work takes lots of time and money, but the 4.6 towncars are becoming easy to find campared to 5.0 expos or mustangs at the local you pulls, at least in my area. The money put into fab work for the 4.6 could be used to build a very stout 5.0.

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2014 F150 xl 3.7 6 speed auto.

Spend the extra couple of thousand required to get the 4.6 to fit on some bolt on parts for the 5.0. You'll be happier in the long run

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Why does everyone think prerunners just jump stuff?

Please click HERE to watch this video!

This, there are loads of aftermarket addons for the 5.0. With all that money you saved putting a 5.0 in you could easily make more than a 4.6.

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Pretty sure he is talking about the old 5.0

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2017 Ford Fiesta ST
2014 Ford Escape Titanium Ecoboost AWD

I know. But with the money you would save swapping in a 5.0 from an explorer you could boost the 5.0s power over that of a stock 4.6.

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Ah i see what you are saying now. Thought you were saying the 4.6s are cheaper lol

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2017 Ford Fiesta ST
2014 Ford Escape Titanium Ecoboost AWD

haha nooo not by any means.

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You are talking about old and new technology. I have had a 4.6 5 speed ranger for almost a year. Love it, might be more work to do the swap but well worth it.
My .02

5.0 by far. Easier to work on & cheaper.

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1983 Ford Ranger 2wd 5.0 v8
If god wanted it to be easy. He would have put a v8 in every ranger

i think the 5.0 would be your best motor. if you put a set of afr 185 heads and a custom camshaft that truck would be very fast for a truck.