1997 to 2002 4.6 Engine Swap

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Old 01-19-2019 | 12:39 AM
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1995 4.6 Engine Swap

I have a 2002 F150 4.6 engine that has a engine KNOCK.
I have a 1995 EXPEDITION that has a 4.6 that runs grate can I Swap Engine.
 
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Old 01-19-2019 | 09:31 AM
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I don't think they made a 1995 Expedition. Could be wrong.

Or it's from another market.
 
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Old 01-19-2019 | 10:21 AM
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First year Expedition was 1997. Depending on vehicle model, the 4.6 changed to PI (power improved) heads in the 2000-2001 time frame. Older engines can be swapped but there are differences, and the older engines have considerably less power.
 
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Old 01-19-2019 | 12:57 PM
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Thank you for your reply. your right it is a 1997 not 1995.
I just trying to use what i have and did not know what i would have to do to make this engine swap.
 
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Old 01-21-2019 | 04:50 PM
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1997 to 2002 4.6 Engine Swap

i have a 2002 f150 with a 4.6 that has over 250,000 and has a rod knock .
I can get a 1997 4.6 with 150,000 runs grate that is coming out a Expedition .
But first will it swap out and what would i have to change to make it work.
 
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Old 01-21-2019 | 05:41 PM
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You can just use the long block. Everything else should be moved from the old to the new engine.

You'll obviously need to replace gaskets and such.

I hope you aren't paying much (or maybe free?) for that 1997 engine.
 
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Old 01-21-2019 | 06:27 PM
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It is the best that i can get that i know is a good engine.
What all do i have to change over .
Just the Intake, Exhaust Manifold , Oil pan
I have new fuel injector and coil pack that i was going to use on the old engine before the rod knock.
Am i missing something.
Thank you for your reply.
 
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Old 01-21-2019 | 07:08 PM
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the PI intake ports and a nPi intake is a no go
 
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Old 01-21-2019 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by la1961
i have a 2002 f150 with a 4.6 that has over 250,000 and has a rod knock .
I can get a 1997 4.6 with 150,000 runs grate that is coming out a Expedition .
But first will it swap out and what would i have to change to make it work.


going backwards with technology will reduce fuel mileage and driveability
 
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Old 01-21-2019 | 08:57 PM
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the PI intake ports and a nPi intake is a no go
2002 is PI, 1997 is non-PI. You cannot use the 2002 intake and exhaust manifolds on the 1997 engine.
 
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Old 01-22-2019 | 03:14 AM
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2002 is PI, 1997 is non-PI. You cannot use the 2002 intake and exhaust manifolds on the 1997 engine.
exactly...
 
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Old 01-27-2019 | 08:27 PM
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the other thread didn’t explain in enough detail?? or was the truth not what you were seeking?
 



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