2001 and 2002 3.0 engine swap.

[Caap76]

Hey all, so ive got a question. I need to know if a 2001 3.0 block and heads will work in a 2002 with a 3.0 engine. I know the intakes will have to be swapped out but just looking to see if the block and heads are compatible. I have a rebuilt 2001 3.0 non flex fuel and a bad 2002 3.0 non flex fuel. I see the intakes are a lil different but looks like they can be swapped out. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[RonD]

Welcome to TRS

Yes, that will work fine assuming 2001 3.0l was rebuilt using RWD head gaskets not taurus/sable 3.0l FWD gaskets

3.0l Vulcan engine changes over the years seen here: http://www.therangerstation.com/how-to/engines-fuel-systems/ford-3-0l-build/

 

[Caap76]

Ok yes the 2001 3.0 was rebuilt with new heads and gaskets for rwd. My 2001 has a aluminum intake with a egr on it and the 2002 3.0 does not. So i know the intakes need to be swapped out. I saw a previous post/thread about swapping out the cam syncro also not sure if thats valid in this case. Thanks for your input.