I have a great '97 S/C XL. I truly love my truck. But there is one thing that has been driving me up a wall. There is an alarming absence of aftermarket go-fast parts for my strong, but cylindarly challenged, 4.2L six-banger. Yes, I found the K&N, I breath better now. I installed the Flowmaster 2-chamber, I growl. Headers? They don't exist yet! I talked to the Ford SVO rep at the drag strip in Ennis, TX, and he said they would have them "In six months". That was 2 years ago. I am becoming frustrated beating my head against the "Aftermarket Wall" trying to find parts. Does anyone know a source of supply for headers, pulleys, ignition, blower(roots), etc... for the small, but rowdy, 4.2L ? If the barrel keeps coming up dry, I've got my eye on an 8-cylinder fire-breather that I might be able to shoe-horn in.
I would really appreciate any info.
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'97 4.2L XL s/c, white with "Mocha" int, after-factory cruise, tint, K&N, flowmaster, aftermarket carpet & buckets, better speaks, JBL, more to come

 

mike s - You are correct that there is not a lot of parts available for the 4.2L V6. Here is what I have been able to obtain...

1) Underdrive Crank Pulley
Auto Specialties Products
http://www.autospecialties.com
281-261-5811

2) 70mm Mass Air Meter
Pro-Flow Technologies
http://www.pro-flow.com/
248-399-9223

3) Superchips Computer Chip
Superchips, Inc.
http://www.superchips.com
888-CAR-CHIP

4) Heads, cams, intakes
Morana Racing Engines
http://magi.com/~can_web/morana/
416-412-2815
(Talked to them but haven't bought yet)

5) 4.30 Gear
Ford Racing Products
Available at any Ford dealer

6) Headers
JBA to have some "shortly"

Good luck with your project!


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HotRodSix
'98 STX Flairside 4.2L
Best 1/4: 16.26 sec. @ 84.4 mph
Dyno: 180 rwhp / 228 ft-lb

[This message has been edited by HotRodSix (edited 01-09-2000).]

 

Superchip should be first on your list!

 

That's interesting cause the V6's need it the most yet ther V8s get all the goodies.
I haven't done ANY performace mods.
I'm pretty happy with the 5.4L as-is
I paid dearly for it though compared to the cost of a V6

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99 XLT 5.4L Regular Cab 4x2 120" Wheelbase 4 wheel disc brakes/ABS 5 star larait style wheels Toreador Red/Silver 3.55 gears 255/70/16 OWL Delta toolbox, Ventshades, Bugflector, Bullrings, Donnelly compass mirror, 2" Rear drop.
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted flush in the door panels (excellent sound)powered by a Sherwood 35x2 RMS amp
Jensen 50x2 RMS for the 2 Audiobahn AWC10 subs
regcab54@sc.rr.com

 

54,

I though that was weird too. Maybe because the majority of the people have V8's.

 

Mike S: I have the 4.2l V6 also and I am thinking about installing different exhaust. How does yours sound? Does it sound mean?

Josh

 

It's a lot louder, I can hear it nicely when I'm driving. When I let off the gas or downshift, it really growls. I am very impressed with the way it sounds.

 

Read my sig. below. my 6 banger will challenge any stock 4.6 liter F-150. Notice I didn't say the 5.4 liter, I may be dumb but I am surely not stupid.

F&B's

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98 F-150 XLT, SC, SWB, 2WD, Pac. Grn., 4.2L auto, 4.10 gears w/ LS, Tow Pkg., BFG AT's 265/75/16, K&N air filter, Dynomax muffler, Superchip, Edelbrock shocks, Hellwig sway bar, 3" body lift, signal mirrors, ...tons of cosmetic products

 

Joshman,
I have a 4.2l with a 40 series 2 chamber flowmaster, Mike S is right on the money about the sound especially in the lower gears. It sounds like a beast.

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2000 150 sport solid white, K&N filterpack the rest is still stock....for now anyway!