DrAgMaStA
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- 1998 Xplorer Sport

I'd rather not go into it. Do a search for SOHC problems, you'll see what I mean. It appears that the top end of the motor is a dud. This being true especially for the older ones, but alteast partially true for the new ones as well.Originally posted by crashwave
What's wrong with the SOHC engine? I thought it was one of the best engines Ford has made for trucks/suvs of its class?
Originally posted by Jason_25
I'd rather not go into it. Do a search for SOHC problems, you'll see what I mean. It appears that the top end of the motor is a dud. This being true especially for the older ones, but alteast partially true for the new ones as well.
You have a PM. I don't want to hog this thread up. No, the OHV version is not better. I have nothing against the motor, but I just want to give people a heads up before they buy it and grenade their motors.Originally posted by crashwave
****. I have a '99 Sport with a 4.0 SOHC engine. Honestly, what's wrong with it? Is the OHV version better?
Originally posted by DrAgMaStA
Well im glad 2 hear that the BLOWER for the 4.0 sohc is almost complete, hopefully it will all do us some justice in giving us some good HP. From what i kno if no 1 already heard, it's $3599.00 and will give you approx. 75RWHP! Decent for a blower at 6LBS/PSI. Im guessing you could increase the pis for more HP.? There is also ignition systems for the 4.0sohc designed by MSD, suppose to give you 15-20hp (about 10RW HP), they do have the Diablo superchip (18HP) the granetti MAS (15HP) but i have yet to believe that much hp. Then universal X-Pipe muffler, NOLOGY has recently devoloped plasma ignition wires for v6 wit S-1 sparks (Plasma also) i heard a 5% HP gain, i dont have them but im curious to buy thn since for the set its almost $200 so they babies better b frigen good! K&M and KKM make intakes for the 4.0sohc, and u can also buy that little tornado thing (but i can use a soup can and cut it fr the same effect lol so i dotn believe its worth it...... Ummm i know there is a nos kit for the engine but im not sure witch brand, if any one knowsthe brand of nos or any more mods that im missing please let me know...... Other then that good luck with gaining power. USE THE ART OF CUSTOMIZATION!!!!!!
I remember reading somewhere that it came with forged rods/pistons from the factory. ??Originally posted by Magicfan25
forged rods
Maybe so. But the pistons are still not "dished" for lower compression.Originally posted by yob_yeknom
I remember reading somewhere that it came with forged rods/pistons from the factory. ??