Brett's 4.0L SOHC Swap

[410Fortune]

In forum speak that means you have a Ecoboost donor in the garage right now but it’s a secret

I’ve been looking at the duratec 4 bangers for some time now… the Mazda speed aftermarket is pretty big… when fuel pushes 4-5 a gallon or more the little engines are desirable.
The last pushrod was almost 25’years ago now..(Godzilla does not count)

The Ecoboost donors are getting a little cheaper now too… boost is addicting!

 

[Josh P]

In forum speak that means you have a Ecoboost donor in the garage right now but it’s a secret

I’ve been looking at the duratec 4 bangers for some time now… the Mazda speed aftermarket is pretty big… when fuel pushes 4-5 a gallon or more the little engines are desirable.
The last pushrod was almost 25’years ago now..(Godzilla does not count)

The Ecoboost donors are getting a little cheaper now too… boost is addicting!

Why doesn't the Godzilla count?

 

[410Fortune]

Because I can’t have one…. Yet
Too new and too $$$

Let’s see 4.0 ohv and 302 I can get for $200-2000 Godzilla engine with all the trimmings more like 20000

 

[Rick]

Because I can’t have one…. Yet
Too new and too $$$

Let’s see 4.0 ohv and 302 I can get for $200-2000 Godzilla engine with all the trimmings more like 20000

$20k will get you a 610HP Megazilla crate engine:

7.3L MEGAZILLA™ 612 HP CRATE ENGINE

7.3L MEGAZILLA™ 612 HP CRATE ENGINE|Ford Performance Parts

performanceparts.ford.com

You can find Godzilla take out engines from damaged vehicles for much less.

 

[Josh P]

You could get a Godzilla out of a F350 Chassis cab truck for $4k. Transmission and controller would set you back another $6k or so.

 

[410Fortune]

Exactly

 

[dezertranger]

Here’s a little tip

Explorers are better then Rangers

You’re not wrong! This is what replaced the Ranger. Going to be more of a mellow build. No cage for now, stock width, coilover front and leaf sprung rear with 3.0 shocks under the body. Double swing steer and some other parts by cookcraft fabrication.

 

[Kirby N.]

You’re not wrong! This is what replaced the Ranger. Going to be more of a mellow build. No cage for now, stock width, coilover front and leaf sprung rear with 3.0 shocks under the body. Double swing steer and some other parts by cookcraft fabrication.

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Sorry to hear the Ranger is getting replaced but that sounds like a sweet build plan!