[Patrick H]

There are far, FAR better V8's than the gutless, spark plug spitting, PITA to work on Triton. That's my opinion anyhow.

 

[JoshB1985]

lol yes i do realize that i was just curious because the motor is free. my mother wrecked the truck swerving to miss a damn raccoon and it cost too much for them to repair

 

[Lando25]

If you want a v8 get a dodge 318 or 360. Easier to work on and some of the wiring components work with the tj's

 

[sinepome]

Your going to want to use as much of the f150 stuff as u can. Wiring, ecu. You may even want to use the trans and transfer case. For parts I would take a look at Novak adapters.( not sure on spelling. Google it) if they don't have on their site what u need, the give them a call. Should point you in the right direction. I personally know nothing about this particular swap but getting a motor for free sounds like a good jump start. Worse come to worse u could sell the 4.6 to get one of the "easier" swap motors. GL and make sure to do your research before you cut your jeep up!

 

[sduncan]

There are far, FAR better V8's than the gutless, spark plug spitting, PITA to work on Triton. That's my opinion anyhow.

Read this again several times and understand that this is very true...

 

[Gunner]

Better measure that beast. It is really wide across the top. My guess is a lot is going to be moved. And the trans/tcase package is something to think about. You have a pretty short rear shaft to work with.

 

[tailhole]

That has got to be the biggest small engine ever built

 

[terminator012]

there are far, far better v8's than the gutless, spark plug spitting, pita to work on triton. That's my opinion anyhow.

x2

 

[UnlimitedLJ04]

Better measure that beast. It is really wide across the top. My guess is a lot is going to be moved. And the trans/tcase package is something to think about. You have a pretty short rear shaft to work with.

x2...good luck fitting that wide load between the spring towers.

this is a 4.6L DOHC vs a 302 V8, but you still get the idea of the modular Ford motors.

and here's a 5.0L/302 swap in a TJ...and it's tight enough.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/5-0-engine-swap-pictures-596831/

Fitting a block twice the width between the spring towers would not be fun.

 

[JoshB1985]

thank you for the input guys i think i am going to just part out the f-150 get as much as i can and just get the stroker kit ive been wanting. less hassle and good power without having to go crazy changing everything

 

[Wyld Chyld YJ]

I just completed this swap. I used the 4.6l V8 / M5OD Trans / Borg Warner transfer case out of the 2001 Ford F150. The package fits amazingly well. Sorry to crush the opinions of those who say it can't be done. Maybe it just can't be done by you because it isn't a bolt on like the LS.

 

[doug schlosser]

thank you for the input guys i think i am going to just part out the f-150 get as much as i can and just get the stroker kit ive been wanting. less hassle and good power without having to go crazy changing everything

good idea

 

[Digger84]

A free engine will not make it a good idea/deal

now if you coil fit a 4.9/300 dodge six that would be neat

any engine swap has to be an educational project or a labor of love as it will take longer and be more expensive than you expect

doesent the ford transfer case and front axle have the front driveshaft on the wrong side

 

[Bluovalguy]

The plug issues were more related to the 3v engines (and it seems the 5.4 was more prone to it). The 2v’s were pretty solid, reliable engines.

They were gutless as hell though, but man they may be one of the best sounding engines ever made.

And while it is always a possibility, I’ve never had an issue with it. And I’ve had five f150’s and four mustangs. Granted, of those only three were the 4.6 and only one was a 5.4. Only “plug” issue I’ve ever had was just trying to ACCESS the rear plugs cuz the engine is set so far back.

 

[doug schlosser]

The plug issues were more related to the 3v engines (and it seems the 5.4 was more prone to it). The 2v’s were pretty solid, reliable engines.

They were gutless as hell though, but man they may be one of the best sounding engines ever made.

And while it is always a possibility, I’ve never had an issue with it. And I’ve had five f150’s and four mustangs. Granted, of those only three were the 4.6 and only one was a 5.4. Only “plug” issue I’ve ever had was just trying to ACCESS the rear plugs cuz the engine is set so far back.

4.6 will run forever

 

[Bluovalguy]

4.6 will run forever

They are incredibly reliable, always have been!

 

[doug schlosser]

They are incredibly reliable, always have been!

my next door neighbor is a maryland state trooper. back when they had crown victory's because he was K9 he got the high mileage cars they all had a couple hundred thousand miles