by Jonathan » Fri Jul 22, 2005 7:28 pm
I agree about the 4.6 swap, not fitting at all unless you plan on losing air conditioning, customizing the grill for the radiator since the modular is a longer motor, possibly altering steering linkage and chassis mounts as well. 5.0L is a pretty natural swap, but past that you'll have a lot of clearance issues. The modular engines are great for all around driveability and are very reliable, and their original intent was to improve gas mileage, power/liter, and smoothness by reducing internal friction and weight, the sad thing is that increasing emissions requirements have limited the full potential of the engines in power and economy. Parts are too expensive for them too. 5.0L > 4.6L, especially if you're adding performance goodies.
I agree about the 4.6 swap, not fitting at all unless you plan on losing air conditioning, customizing the grill for the radiator since the modular is a longer motor, possibly altering steering linkage and chassis mounts as well. 5.0L is a pretty natural swap, but past that you'll have a lot of clearance issues. The modular engines are great for all around driveability and are very reliable, and their original intent was to improve gas mileage, power/liter, and smoothness by reducing internal friction and weight, the sad thing is that increasing emissions requirements have limited the full potential of the engines in power and economy. Parts are too expensive for them too. 5.0L > 4.6L, especially if you're adding performance goodies.