replace motor with 2002 4.0l sohc

angel240 · 07-28-2008, 09:00 PM

does any body know if a 4.0l sohc will work in 1998 4.0l
ranger 4x4 and what about wire harness problems

snake · 07-29-2008, 12:39 PM

They used that engine in explorers (as an option) in 1997- I'm sure you would have to have the PCM that was with the motor, not sure about the harness tho...

**AgPete139** · 07-29-2008, 02:11 PM

I think the OHV is stronger and better than the SOHC. You get better gas mileage too. Direct replacement. Why do you want to change to a higher revver for power? You getting the newer model cheaply?

And I am saying yes to the wiring harness. Fuel amounts, timing, etc are going to change between the models. Every swap I've done required a new harness, although they weren't on rangers.

Pete

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snake · 07-29-2008, 05:00 PM

You can't be serious. The sohc has 47 more HP (160 vs 207) and lots more torque, and I get 21 MPG cosistently! I'd be willing to drag race you if you have a OHV stock like my sohc is stock.

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angel240 New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Year: 1998 ford range Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	replace motor with 2002 4.0l sohc does any body know if a 4.0l sohc will work in 1998 4.0l ranger 4x4 and what about wire harness problems
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snake Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: canyon lake tx Year: 2002 Make: Ford Model: The mighty Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 2WD Used For: cruising for chicks Posts: 1,286 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	They used that engine in explorers (as an option) in 1997- I'm sure you would have to have the PCM that was with the motor, not sure about the harness tho... __________________ 2002 XLT in wedgewood blue, 4.0 auto, 4 doors (no waiting) MP3, 3:55 limited slip rear, payload package, factory installed trailer hitch, side step bars. Built 7/31/2002, shipped 8/19/2002, purchased 9/25/2002 sold 8/2011. 2011 F-150 crewcab ecoboost twin turbo. Purchased 7/13/2011
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AgPete139 TRS Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Xcab Engine: 4.0L OHV Class: 4x4 Used For: DD, hauling stuff, & getting me everywhere a car can't Posts: 2,242 Rep Power: 24 iTrader: (6)	I think the OHV is stronger and better than the SOHC. You get better gas mileage too. Direct replacement. Why do you want to change to a higher revver for power? You getting the newer model cheaply? And I am saying yes to the wiring harness. Fuel amounts, timing, etc are going to change between the models. Every swap I've done required a new harness, although they weren't on rangers. Pete . __________________ Green Ranger Build: http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=115440 *ADD YOURSELF TO THE TRS MEMBERS MAP !!!* http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=128467
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07-29-2008, 05:00 PM	#4
snake Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: canyon lake tx Year: 2002 Make: Ford Model: The mighty Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 2WD Used For: cruising for chicks Posts: 1,286 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	You can't be serious. The sohc has 47 more HP (160 vs 207) and lots more torque, and I get 21 MPG cosistently! I'd be willing to drag race you if you have a OHV stock like my sohc is stock. __________________ 2002 XLT in wedgewood blue, 4.0 auto, 4 doors (no waiting) MP3, 3:55 limited slip rear, payload package, factory installed trailer hitch, side step bars. Built 7/31/2002, shipped 8/19/2002, purchased 9/25/2002 sold 8/2011. 2011 F-150 crewcab ecoboost twin turbo. Purchased 7/13/2011
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