1998 Explorer V6 swap for V8

[rickr1964]

I am wondering if there is a manual transmission and transfer case that I can swap in. I am looking give my explorer a lot more ponies under the hood but want to make sure if there is a way to build a drive line that can take the extra horse power and torque.
My Explorer now has a 4.0 OHV, pushrod motor., 4 speed Manual trans with overdrive, 4WD, with automatic change.

 

[delexploder]

Find a 4.2 4x4 5spd f-150 with a manual t- case, the tranny will bolt up to a 5.0 ,then you need a custom tune to make your trucks computer happy with a manual,

 

[Jack Flash]

is rick going to a 5.0 or a 4.6 V8 ?
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never really paid attention; which bolt pattern does the 4.2 have ?

 

[delexploder]

Its based on the 3.8 and shares the same bolt pattern as the small block fords

 

[Jack Flash]

thanks !
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one of the early 4.6's (1992 model) also had the 5.0 bolt pattern, IIRC.

 

[delexploder]

Oh yea I've seen plenty of crown vics with the old bell pattern, I love those types of interchangaeability