1992 Ford Explorer Engine Swap

1992 FORD EXPLORER
158,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ASKDRCHAD
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I have a 1997 Explorer 4 liter SOHC and a 92 Explorer with a 4 liter sohc. How interchangeable are the parts? What if i wanted to deop the 92 engine into the 97, would it work if i made some frankensteinien hybrid of the two engines?
Dec 7, 2008 at 1:01 PM
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DAVE H
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the 92 explorer is a VIN X ..... in 1997 there are 2 types of 4.0L V6 engines in the explorer the VIN X .. and the VIN E .. if your 97 is a VIN X then it will be straight swap's ?? ... the eigth digit in the VIN # will tell you which your 97 is ?
Dec 7, 2008 at 2:39 PM
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JAMES W.
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We have a lot of information at our finger tips, unfortunately, engine swap is not part of it. The basic engine swap should not be a problem. You may have to change some of the "bolt-ons" like intake and exhaust, oil pan and engine mounts. Your local salvage will have access to a complete interchange system. They can tell you for sure. Hope this helps.
Dec 7, 2008 at 2:40 PM
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