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Old 01-29-2016, 06:47 PM
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Default 3.0 to 4.0 swap.

Can some one tell me what all is needed to swap a 3.0 with a 4.0?
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Default Re: 3.0 to 4.0 swap.

Which 4.0 since there is a single overhead cam 4.0 and an overhead valve 4.0?

To answer your question you will need everything including the transmission and computer.
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:06 PM
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Which 4.0 since there is a single overhead cam 4.0 and an overhead valve 4.0?

To answer your question you will need everything including the transmission and computer.
I'm not sure. Will they both fit? Will I need a different hood for over head cam? Witch one is better?
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:26 PM
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Default Re: 3.0 to 4.0 swap.

You can keep your hood. Both engines are very good, the sohc had timing chain issues in 2000 to 2004 but has 210 horsepower. The ohv 4.0 was replaced by the sohc in 2000 or 01 and has less power. Both will fit easy.
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Old 01-29-2016, 08:25 PM
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Go SOHC, you'll be happier, but if your gonna do this much work buy a used expo and do a 5.0 swap
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Go SOHC, you'll be happier, but if your gonna do this much work buy a used expo and do a 5.0 swap

X2.


If you're gonna go through the trouble of swapping motors, you might as well go with a v8 that makes more hp/torque and has aftermarket support.

Both swaps are gonna be very involved and easiest if you get a complete running donor vehicle


Research is gonna be your friend with whichever route you go.
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Old 01-30-2016, 08:39 AM
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Default Re: 3.0 to 4.0 swap.

Thanks for the advice guys.
This is my daily driver and I need to get it up and going soon. Sounds like the best thing to do is drop a 3.0 to get it going and then research for a bigger one,
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