1996 motor differences?

[lycan91]

I know there are the 4.0 and 5.0. But I see things about OHV and SOHC. So what are the differences in power or are there the two different motors in a 1996?

 

[patman]

there are three motors
4.0 ohv, slowest most reliable
4.0 sohc, fastest v6, less reliable
5.0 v8, more power, all wheel drive

 

[lycan91]

there are three motors
4.0 ohv, slowest most reliable
4.0 sohc, fastest v6, less reliable
5.0 v8, more power, all wheel drive

are these three in the 96? i may be buying a 96 soon from my buddy, he said its definetly not the v8. so im going to look at it tomorrow.

 

[98ExplorerMan]

SOHC V6 was first available in 1997 If i'm not mistaken, it's good for 45 more HP and 20 more FP of torque. I just bought a 98 with the OHV, moves pretty good..glad to hear it's the more reliable!

 

[patman]

i'm not sure i the sohc is in a 96, but i know for sure the ohv and the 5.0 are

 

[gtyates]

In '96 only OHV engine was offerd as V6. Very reliable motor!!

 

[lycan91]

Is it basicly the same motor thats in my 91?

 

[gtyates]

Yes, same as '91.

 

[dracta]

i am not a mechanic, just mechanism friendly,,, i have a v6, how can i tell which engine i have?

96 xlt

 

[coonerboy]

i am not a mechanic, just mechanism friendly,,, i have a v6, how can i tell which engine i have?

96 xlt

You have the 4.0 OHV. The 4.0 OHC didn't come out until '97