4.2 internals into an 87 3.8L

Reply #15 – October 13, 2010, 03:46:51 PM

Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;339220

Not everybody's dick gets hard over 8 cylinders

x3.

But a supercharged v6...

4.2 internals into an 87 3.8L

Reply #16 – October 13, 2010, 03:54:12 PM

4.2 is in:

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Applications:

* 1997–2008 Ford F-150
* 1997–2005 Ford E-150
* 1997–2005 Ford E-250
* 2004–2007 Ford Freestar
* 2004–2007 Mercury Monterey

4.2 internals into an 87 3.8L

Reply #17 – October 13, 2010, 03:56:50 PM

Quote from: thunderjet302;339207

Here's the easy fix: Windsor V8.

its really not in an 87... Hes gotta change so much it honestly would probably be easier to rebuild his 3.8

4.2 internals into an 87 3.8L

Reply #18 – October 13, 2010, 04:03:58 PM

Quote from: 88CougarGT;339241

Wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to get a complete 4.0 or 3.7 out of a late model mustang?

That would also require a new transmission and most likely drive shaft work.

Depends on your definition of easier and cheaper.

4.2 internals into an 87 3.8L

Reply #19 – October 13, 2010, 05:26:38 PM

someone either here or over at FEP did this swap(swapping internals) i vaguely remember something with the flexplate(AOD) and harmonic balancer being an issue.
i know someone here was going to swap a 4.2 into thier car.
adding your 87 parts to the 4.2 will not work.
alot of info reguarding this subject is around if you search for it.

Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;339220

Not everybody's dick gets hard over 8 cylinders

this was almost quote(sig) worthy :P

4.2 internals into an 87 3.8L

Reply #20 – October 13, 2010, 08:35:15 PM

Maybe this article may help?

4.2 internals into an 87 3.8L

Reply #21 – October 13, 2010, 09:00:50 PM

Quote from: Scott D;339372

Maybe this article may help?

which one is that?

4.2 internals into an 87 3.8L

Reply #22 – October 14, 2010, 12:12:19 AM

Ok, so the externals of the 4.2L ARE THE SAME(Minus the intake) as the late model 3.8l, which I have in my car. the late model setup looks suspiciously similar to the 87 and up block, but only in pictures I've seen. Anything after 99(97 for the Windstar van) is going to have a split port intake. If you aren't swapping computers/wiring/everything, you have to either do the carb conversion like I did, or ditch the heads/intake off the late model 3.8L/4.2L engine. At that point you'll need port work to regain all the flow you've lost by using old style heads.

My '83 accessories would not bolt up, they had to be spaced out on the new style heads/block, but that was an '83 to an '03, things change a bit. I made them work, but swapped over to the later model front accessories(Alt, PS Pump). Eventually I'll convert the AC to work as well.

Hopefully that helps.

4.2 internals into an 87 3.8L

Reply #23 – October 14, 2010, 02:52:24 AM

Quote from: sarjxxx;339377

which one is that?

this one that I forgot to paste in my reply

http://forums.tccoa.com/showthread.php?t=6680

4.2 internals into an 87 3.8L

Reply #24 – October 14, 2010, 02:54:02 AM

Quote from: jrad235;339429

Eventually I'll convert the AC to work as well.

cooch, that's what windows are for

[SIZE="1"]Just shaging with you, dude, you know I love ya[/SIZE]

4.2 internals into an 87 3.8L

Reply #25 – October 14, 2010, 10:05:56 AM

I got a spare set of SC heads sitting in my garage. Bolt em up and run a turbo....instant super sleeper.

4.2 internals into an 87 3.8L

Reply #26 – October 14, 2010, 11:44:57 AM

Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;339220

Not everybody's dick gets hard over 8 cylinders

LOL, Almost sig'd that .

Quote from: Scott D;339442

cooch, that's what windows are for

Valid point.

I built a "Monster 3.8L" in high school back before they had the 4.2L.

people laugh now but is was a pretty Strong runner.

Carb'd 4BBL, ported heads, open element air cleaner, Good plugs and wires, I had dual exhaust and ran an AOD and 8.8 posi out of a wrecked '86 Mustang and it would smoke the tires pretty good but didn't really kill me on gas.

To each there own. Honestly though... if I went 6 again make mine SC!!! :burnout:

4.2 internals into an 87 3.8L

Reply #27 – October 14, 2010, 08:33:43 PM

Quote from: 88CougarGT;339451

I got a spare set of SC heads sitting in my garage.

Why am I not surprised...