4.6 in an 02' ranger

[blk02]

Sorry if this has been asked a hundred times, I dont really have time to search for a topic similar.. anyway,

I have a 2002 ranger 2WD with a 4.0L and a 5 speed standard. I was thinking about putting in a 4.6 (non cobra) mustang engine in, I have access to a few custom motorsports shops where metal fab isnt an issue. Is this at all possble? anyone know how wiring compatablity would be? Thanks for any help.

 

[281Ranger]

Wiring is going to depend on which vehicle you use as a donor. There haven't been enough 4.6 swaps yet to determine which one would be the most compatable.

If you're looking at swapping in a 4.6 sohc, look at the '02-up Explorers. They had an aluminum block and weigh about 75# less than the iron block motors.

Check out the links in my sig to see what I did to put a 4.6 dohc into my '98.

Greg