96eb96
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- 96 EB V6 OHV 4WD
I know it's an old thread but I want to make something clear to the readers here.
I am running a trans that originally came out of a 3.8 L. Cougar in my '94 Lincoln Mark VIII, 4.6 V8 DOHC. It FITS perfectly, I've been running it for more than 3 years now with no problems. My suggestion was for getting rid of the front/rear cam chain design engines and using an engine that has fewer problems. A V8. If you doubt what I say you may come to my home and read the numbers on my trans and then check it out. I'll even take you for a short ride.
The V6 and V8 explorer engines have different bellhousings, like others said. It would not be possible to use the better 4R70W. That trans SHOULD have been in every explorer but that is another story.
Also, running a V6 4R70W in a Mark is not the best idea, the V6 trans has fewer direct clutches to handle less power. Not saying it wont work but its not the best setup for longevity. I hope you have a good cooler.