I found a 4.0 v6 I need i have a few question

86_cookiemonster · Nov 18, 2008

Ok so through my internet searching i found a 4.0 sohc v6. It comes with everything attach to the motor including the automatic transmission, the mounts for everything.

It only cost 350 bucks. Now is there anything i should look for? what else will i need to transplant it into my 86 with a 2.3 4 cylinder.

Sunk · Nov 18, 2008

You'll need the radiator, exhaust including the catalytic converter, complete engine harness, computer and maybe probably motor mounts.

You may need more, so if possible I'd try to get the whole vehicle for the little random things. I'll be paying attention to this as well, I'm looking at a 4.0 swap in the near future.

Ranger44 · Nov 18, 2008

You'd need to find a way to adapt the EVAP system too.

It'll be hell trying to adpat the engine wiring to the interior wiring.

The +95's are OBD-II and a little more complex than the earlier OBD-I stuff.

If I were you, I'd really stick with a 91-94 OHV 4.0 from an explorer or Ranger.

If you really want to attept it, may god be with you.

86_cookiemonster · Nov 19, 2008

Ranger44 said:
You'd need to find a way to adapt the EVAP system too.

It'll be hell trying to adpat the engine wiring to the interior wiring.

The +95's are OBD-II and a little more complex than the earlier OBD-I stuff.

If I were you, I'd really stick with a 91-94 OHV 4.0 from an explorer or Ranger.

If you really want to attept it, may god be with you.

Well i think it sounds like i am stickin with the ohv. then.

OldRedB2_84 · Nov 20, 2008

you could swap the dash, ive seen that before.

86_cookiemonster · Nov 20, 2008

OldRedB2_84 said:
you could swap the dash, ive seen that before.

this is true, hmm... any clue on how much that could cost?

Ranger44 · Nov 20, 2008

OldRedB2_84 said:
you could swap the dash, ive seen that before.

I'd actually like to see that.

86_cookiemonster said:
this is true, hmm... any clue on how much that could cost?

It will require ALOT of work. Wiring, HVAC routing, even the firewall is different.

Sunk · Nov 20, 2008

To swap a Gen II into a Gen I takes some work, I'm not sure whether swapping in a Gen III dash would require any more fab.

To do the Gen II dash, you'll need to weld some mounts and drill holes as only 2 of the 6 existing mounts line up. You'll also need to cut out the hole around the steering column since the later once is larger. After that you'll need to take of the wiring, the heating controls and vent tubes.

86_cookiemonster · Nov 20, 2008

thank you skunk, well this is sounding like more work than it may be worth.... I will have to see how the bid on the motor and transmission go.

donlightbody · Nov 28, 2008

sure be nice to get the newer 4.0 though, hp wise aren't they closing in on the late 80's 302 HO? Been pondering this swap lately too.

86_cookiemonster · Nov 28, 2008

donlightbody said:
sure be nice to get the newer 4.0 though, hp wise aren't they closing in on the late 80's 302 HO? Been pondering this swap lately too.

Yes they are. The latest one has i think somthing like 207 or 210. The late 80's 302 had something like 235 or so.

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