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4.0 stuff on a 2.8?


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do you think a 4.0 fly wheel will work on a 2.8? or will a 4.0 clutch set up work with a fm146 and m5od. also how about a rad from a 4.0...think that will work with a 2.8?
 


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As far as I have read..

any 4.0 flywheel/clutch, etc stuff will bolt to the 2.8 block..just use the appropriate slave for the trans you have IIRC. Never done it yet but it seems a popular question. That makes a 2.6/2.8 the only carbed choice for a quick fit in anything running a 2.8, 2.9, or 4.0 it would seem
 
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If it isn't the same the radiator is pretty close.

The 4.0 automatic Explorer's had a two row radiator, seems like at least V6wise everybody else got the same in a Ranger/Bronco II and Explorer that didn't have those options.
 
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i do know that a 4.0 rad will work on a 2.9 with the 2.9 hoses. just wondering if it would work with the 2.8.
 
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2.9 , 2.8 they are almost the same

stegomon said:
i do know that a 4.0 rad will work on a 2.9 with the 2.9 hoses. just wondering if it would work with the 2.8.
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it's the same engine, just bored out and extra meat added to spots that used to cause problems, just about everything from a 2.9 will bolt onto a 2.8L. and yes the hoses will work.
 
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Rotagotideas said:
it's the same engine, just bored out and extra meat added to spots that used to cause problems, just about everything from a 2.9 will bolt onto a 2.8L. and yes the hoses will work.
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sweet:icon_thumby:
 
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