Broosedamoose
Active Member
- Joined
- Mar 10, 2012
- Messages
- 362
- Reaction score
- 115
- Points
- 43
- Location
- South East Massachusettes
- Vehicle Year
- 2007
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0L SOHC
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Tire Size
- 31 x 10.5
- My credo
- Coming in second just makes you the first loser!
So most of what I found using the search button comes from older threads. I am quickly coming to the point where I need to do something about the engine in my 03. I had planned to do the Explorer V8 swap (actually have the donor already) but after seeing what can be done with the 4.0 SOHC these days, I'm undecided now! I found an "off road" performance 4.0 on eBay that the builder claims is pushing 290-300 HP for $6,800. There are stroker kits, supercharger kits, heads, cams and a whole slew of performance internals for the SOHC now. I know it would be cheaper to build a 302 and can easily get that HP rating but to think of having a V6 and the original engine laying down over 300 HP; that would be impressive. I have another year to think about it because i live in MA and they follow the same emission standards as CA but only on vehicle less than 15 years old. So once I get my sticker next year I am in the clear. I'm still leaning towards the V8 just because I have always loved the distinct sound of the Ford 302. Looking for a few opinions. What would "you" do if you were in my position?