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Can the FM146 transmission bolt up to the 4.0 engine?
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FM146 tranny bolt to 4.0L?
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Yes it's the same bellhousing as the 2.9L. However, the difference in power from a 2.9L to a 4.0L might kill it. If you're going to be swapping in a FM146, I'd just get an M5OD from an Explorer. It's a much stronger tranny and will also bolt up to the 4.0L.
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yeah, it will bolt up but you will destroy it eventually.
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If you baby it, it may last a while but be on the look out for an M5OD.
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Ya i was thinking of keeping my fm146 still bolted up and slap the 4.0 in for temperary use untill i can find the M5OD
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as a second vehicle or a trail truck, it would probably be okay for a while. i wouldnt depend on it as a daily driver though.
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Ya this is my winter/4x4 rig, I have my car for the summer but i gotta pay it off first.
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