Motor & trans swap

[john cris]

Hey
Would an eco-boost mtr/trans combo work in a 03 explorer 4.0/auto 4x4? Just spitballing. Thinking maybe put a more modern setup in there.

 

[410Fortune]

What engine do you have now

 

[Josh P]

410, it says 4.0/auto.

 

[410Fortune]

Ha! Must have been sleeping

Well you can do a Ecoboost for sure I mean anything is possible really

For your generation if explorer the coyote swap might be an easier option
Or the 7.3 Godzilla that’s the one I would do 500+ hp size of a small
Block

 

[Josh P]

There's places that sell used ecoboost engines with the pcm tuned for swap projects. For less money a duramax 6.6 diesel could be put in the engine bay. With some tuning you could get 500+ hp and 900 lb/ft tq which would be pretty fun.

 

[john cris]

There's places that sell used ecoboost engines with the pcm tuned for swap projects. For less money a duramax 6.6 diesel could be put in the engine bay. With some tuning you could get 500+ hp and 900 lb/ft tq which would be pretty fun.

Link?

 

[410Fortune]

Oh baby

Ford Archives - MARS Auto Parts & Engine Swaps LS Swap Parts | Kits | Turnkey Pallets

swaptheuniverse.com

There’s a few of these places around now can find ebay Craigslist Google turnkey drivetrains

 

[Josh P]

Here's the link to the Duramax wiring harness. Simple 4 wire hookup to make the motor run. With the DSP-5 you can have 5 tunes to switch from on the fly.

Custom Standalone ECM / TCM harnesses (LB7, LLY, LBZ, LMM) - DMAX SWAP - Duramax Swap

DmaxSwap.com has worked to develop the cleanest solution for wiring your Duramax drivetrain for simple operation with nothing more than power, ground, ignition and cranking signals. This harness is the connection between the ECM/TCM and the engine harness as well as the transmission. * This...

dmaxswap.com

 

[john cris]

I should’ve mentioned, I’m old and cheap
Those links look great though, just not affordable
Thanks

 

[Josh P]

I should’ve mentioned, I’m old and cheap
Those links look great though, just not affordable
Thanks

A 4.6 or a 5.4 with a 6R80 would be the cheap alternative

 

[john cris]

A 4.6 or a 5.4 with a 6R80 would be the cheap alternative

Thanks
I’ll take a look

 

[john cris]

2010 Ford f150 for sale by owner - Lakeport, CA - craigslist

2010 Ford F150 5.4l V8 flex-fuel automatic transmission Good engine and transmission asking $3000

mendocino.craigslist.org

 

[john cris]

2010 Ford f150 for sale by owner - Lakeport, CA - craigslist
Close by too

 

[Josh P]

You can get an engine from a junk yard for under $1,000. Find a V8 explorer same year as yours in a U pull it yard to get a V8 engine wiring harness. The swap has been done and documented on this site. A good set of aftermarket heads gets you pretty close in power as a coyote engine for less money.

 

[john cris]

Not sure what tranny it’s got.
Gotta see it

 

[410Fortune]

Exactly why I have never done a Ecoboost coyote or Godzilla swap
Even if I go to auction and get the complete mustang focus f150 explorer whatever donor the cost of converting to these is waaaaay higher then the tried and true el cheapo conversions I do now

Someday the cost will come down
I’m sure somebody will say I did my Ecoboost swap in 2 weeks and $400 but at auction any of these fetch good $$$$ because everybody wants one

 

[Josh P]

Exactly why I have never done a Ecoboost coyote or Godzilla swap
Even if I go to auction and get the complete mustang focus f150 explorer whatever donor the cost of converting to these is waaaaay higher then the tried and true el cheapo conversions I do now

Someday the cost will come down
I’m sure somebody will say I did my Ecoboost swap in 2 weeks and $400 but at auction any of these fetch good $$$$ because everybody wants one

If you own something with one of those motors that was involved in a total loss accident. You buy the vehicle back from the insurance. Otherwise the old school stuff is the way to go.

 

[410Fortune]

My dad has a 2014 gt500 with the trinity engine
I keep waiting for it to roll down the hill into a train unoccupied but that hasn’t happened

With my luck it would be the corvette to get totalled first it’s an automatic ls4 I believe yucky auto

 

[Josh P]

My dad has a 2014 gt500 with the trinity engine
I keep waiting for it to roll down the hill into a train in occupied but that hasn’t happened

With my luck it would be the corvette to get totalled first it’s an automatic ls4 I believe yucky auto

Those LS motors can handle 4 digit power levels all day long. I'm a ford guy, but I have to admit that is impressive. Also was the LS4 the V8 found in the front wheel drive cars too?