Jstcruz
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- City, State
- Deltona, FL
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 97 Ex XLT & 84 Ranger
I have a 97 XLT with the OHV 4.0 in it. I was thinking of buying another parts truck to swap the motor from so I can freshen it up without having my truck down for several days. But then I thaught about swapping in a SOHC 4.0 for power and milage reasons.
My questions are;
Would this be a direct bolt in or would I have to change the harness under the hood - or more?
Would I have to change my exhaust? - I am running only 1 inline cat with a 40 series Flowmaster and will be using headers.
And, were there any 2nd Gen Explorers with a good SOHC engine that isnt known for the timing chain issues? I want a 2nd gen 4 door so I can get several other parts from the parts truck.
Thanks in advance guys!
If it makes any difference, mine is 2wd automatic 5r55?.
My questions are;
Would this be a direct bolt in or would I have to change the harness under the hood - or more?
Would I have to change my exhaust? - I am running only 1 inline cat with a 40 series Flowmaster and will be using headers.
And, were there any 2nd Gen Explorers with a good SOHC engine that isnt known for the timing chain issues? I want a 2nd gen 4 door so I can get several other parts from the parts truck.
Thanks in advance guys!
If it makes any difference, mine is 2wd automatic 5r55?.