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2000 3.8 to 4.6 swap

Old 12-05-2014, 10:00 AM
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Default 2000 3.8 to 4.6 swap

Will the 4.6 engine fit on the stock K-member, or are the mounting points on the stock K-member in a different place?
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Old 12-05-2014, 10:35 PM
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I am not 100% sure, but I think that the K-member and motor mounts are the same, it kept things easier and cheaper for Ford.

if you have both motors you can measure the distances, if not I would look at aftermarket k-members and see if there are specific part numbers for v6 and v8 motors.

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Old 12-07-2014, 09:31 AM
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Thanks ticopowell. I tried to look it up that way but They didn't list any. I as called 2 of the aftermarket K-member companies like QA1. They said they didn't have one and didn't know if it would work. I bought a K-member anyway I am just trying to get ahead of things before I take the front end out. If it doesn't fit I can fabricate it to work since I have a mig welder. When I get the answer I will post it on the site.
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Old 12-07-2014, 09:32 AM
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I am not installing a 4.6 I just need to know if the K-member listed for the 4.6, will fit with my 3.8.
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Old 12-08-2014, 05:36 PM
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Please post what you find out about the k-member. If the 3.8L block mounts up it will be easier than trying to fab one up.
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Old 12-10-2014, 09:22 AM
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K member is the same, engine mounts are different.
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Old 12-10-2014, 06:49 PM
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Thanks Lilroush
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