going from v6 to v8

Asked by jdjoe22 Feb 15, 2011 at 01:32 PM about the 2002 Ford Explorer XLT

Question type: Car Customization

i want to do an engine swap from v6 to v8 on my 2002 explorer xlt  is the bolt pattern the same or no

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papa answered 13 years ago

no,motor mounts will need changing,wont hook to tranny,plus you will need computer and wireing harness from a doner plus a few more things.

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Rob answered 13 years ago

Better off trading vehicles with a v8 Explorer. Want my 96 AWD? :)

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