Can I use 4.0 SOHC headers on my 4.0 OHV

[seirdian]

I'm swapping in a 4.0 OHV into my '97 Ranger from a 2.3 and I would like to know if I can use some SOHC headers for it as they are more attainable.

Any help is appreciated!

Any Questions? Ask away!

 

[gaz]

No, the cylinder spacing is different.

To see the difference 1st hand, go to your local parts depot and compare the 2 exhaust manifold gaskets.

 

[seirdian]

No, the cylinder spacing is different.

To see the difference 1st hand, go to your local parts depot and compare the 2 exhaust manifold gaskets.

Alright that's disappointing but not surprising, thanks for the reply.

 

[gaz]

The stock exhaust manifolds for a Ford 98+ spec OHV 4.0l offer improved flow with the redesign but you need the smaller exhaust port 98+ heads to match the port size; your 97 may have the correct heads. If your head exhaust ports are round, the are 98+ ..)

Doorman sells them for around $100 min.