93 4.6 for 93 4.9

dtvperfect · #1 (**permalink**) 01-03-2008, 05:44 PM

1993 E-150 has 4.9L 6cyl 145hp

I have available 93 4.6 V8 430 hp..(from Lincoln Mark VIII with mods)

Is this a simple bolt / plug in????

Harness match???

Van weighs same as car, different gearing in rear end... but should pull much better...

Is it worth taking 76K mile 4.6 out of $1500 car to put in a great road van? We have a band and we travel in the van. Would love to tow a trailer but the 4.9 won't pull out it's own way.

HELP

Kemicalburns · #2 (**permalink**) 01-04-2008, 12:08 PM

it will require wiring harness, tranny changes etc.. better option would be to locate an 351w and swap in.

dtvperfect · #3 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kemicalburns

it will require wiring harness, tranny changes etc.. better option would be to locate an 351w and swap in.

351 will match up???? I had no clue. I would love it if a 351 matched up in the van...

Matts72 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 03:40 PM

I'd go with the 351W also... its a better match and there are plenty of performance parts for the 351W should you get power hungry.

dtvperfect · #5 (**permalink**) 01-10-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Matts72

I'd go with the 351W also... its a better match and there are plenty of performance parts for the 351W should you get power hungry.

What will I have to change? Will I need a complete donor?

Kemicalburns · #6 (**permalink**) 01-10-2008, 10:48 AM

a complete donor would make the job so much easier thats for sure.

Matts72 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-10-2008, 02:33 PM

Mounts and exhaust are the main hard parts, you'll probably need the computer or at least a reflash of your current one, and you'll need the wiring harness for the V8, all easy things to find in a junkyard.

dtvperfect · #8 (**permalink**) 01-10-2008, 07:19 PM

I'll start looking for a wreck to use as a donor