r0m1r3z
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- 2007 Explorer 4wd Limited
Hey guys!
Think you here have more experience than me.
I’m thinking about swap my 07 4wd Explorer Limited from 4.0 to 4.6 engine. Maybe anyone already done that?
The main reason is that i want to go on from ****ty weak 5r55s transmission and timing chain maintenance procedures with drop off engine everytime when i need to check rear chain. I use my Exp often in mountain trips, and i want little bit more power and more confidence in my trans.
I don't have the junkyard here in my country, but i have good supplier who can help to find the 4.6 kit with low mileage. I need to give hime the list of what i need. This is the pre-list of what I’m thinking will needed for swap from 4.0 to 4.6:
• 4.6 engine with all accessories (alternator/steering pump/ac compressor)
• 4.6 air filter box
• 6r60 (6r80) transmission with transfer case
• 4.6 ecu
• 4.6 ignition key with lock cylinder (don't want to program ecu)
• 4.6 harness with trans harness + alternator harness
• 4.6 starter
• 4.6 exhaust with catalytic convertors and o2 sensors
• 4.6 cooling radiator shroud (only shroud)
• couple of cooling and steering hoses
Anything else?
Do i need to change dash from 4.6? Or there is no connection between ignition key/cylinder, ecu and dash?
And what about edition? Do i need ECU from the same Limited Edition or it's the same as EB or XLT? I understand that i need 4wd donor.
Any thoughts on what else I need? I'll be grateful.
I do not consider replacing with to other engines because I'm not in the USA and it is difficult for me to get LS or Coyote for adequate money. And the swap for these engines will be more difficult than just changing to 4.6, which was already been in the Explorer.
Anyway, thanks everyone for help!
Think you here have more experience than me.
I’m thinking about swap my 07 4wd Explorer Limited from 4.0 to 4.6 engine. Maybe anyone already done that?
The main reason is that i want to go on from ****ty weak 5r55s transmission and timing chain maintenance procedures with drop off engine everytime when i need to check rear chain. I use my Exp often in mountain trips, and i want little bit more power and more confidence in my trans.
I don't have the junkyard here in my country, but i have good supplier who can help to find the 4.6 kit with low mileage. I need to give hime the list of what i need. This is the pre-list of what I’m thinking will needed for swap from 4.0 to 4.6:
• 4.6 engine with all accessories (alternator/steering pump/ac compressor)
• 4.6 air filter box
• 6r60 (6r80) transmission with transfer case
• 4.6 ecu
• 4.6 ignition key with lock cylinder (don't want to program ecu)
• 4.6 harness with trans harness + alternator harness
• 4.6 starter
• 4.6 exhaust with catalytic convertors and o2 sensors
• 4.6 cooling radiator shroud (only shroud)
• couple of cooling and steering hoses
Anything else?
Do i need to change dash from 4.6? Or there is no connection between ignition key/cylinder, ecu and dash?
Any thoughts on what else I need? I'll be grateful.
I do not consider replacing with to other engines because I'm not in the USA and it is difficult for me to get LS or Coyote for adequate money. And the swap for these engines will be more difficult than just changing to 4.6, which was already been in the Explorer.
Anyway, thanks everyone for help!