Engine swaps
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Hey im looking to swap out he 3.8L in my 2000 convertible. I was wondering if i should go with a 302 from a foxbody or a 4.2L from an f150. Which would be a better/cheeper option?
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The 302 will give you more power and potential, but its a good amount more work. The 4.2 is not much different then the 3.8, mainly the crank. You could swap cranks and make you 3.8 a 4.2. Its very common to do.
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I haven't done the swap myself but I imagine its a direct swap cause its the same frame body style and I have seen 4.6 motor online anywhere from 500 to 1200 with the ecu
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