Hi everyone I'm a new ranger owner, mostly a mustang guy (94 cobra). I've got a 2005 3.0 (non-ffv) with auto that needs an engine (compression test didn't turn out good). I thought about just going with another 3.0, but of course wanting more power led me to looking at the 3.8 and 4.2 from the windstar and freestar since they have the same bellhousing pattern as the 3.0. Do you know if anyone has done this swap? I'm not worried about the engine mounts, they're easy enough to do and exhaust manifolds and intake from an f150 4.2 (if needed), but my biggest concern is the computer. Would the computer need to be changed to accommodate the 90 degree vs 60 degree? The injector sizes are basically the same, the firing order is the same, the cam position sensor is the same, and I believe the the crank reluctor wheel has 10 teeth spaced every 35 degrees on both engines. I'm not looking to modify the 4.2 for more power than what it has stock, just more than the 3.0. Thanks for any help!
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