Which F150 4.2L year models can I use for 2002 3.8 Mustang swap?

 

are you talking about stroking the mustang to a 4.2L? or swapping an entire F150 engine? cause they are pretty much the same except for a different intake and the crank shaft being a longer stroke.

 

I am referring to swapping the entire engine. It seems like a good way to add more hp/tq.

 

I think 97-09 work?

Parts for you.

01-up split port heads

- 4.2 shortblock or longblock
- You can use the 4.2 heads
- Mustang upper and lower intake and fuel rail
- Mustang 3.8 water pump
- Auto trans = your stock flexplate
- 5spd = your stock flywheel and a pilot bearing
- V6 Mustang bellhousing
- Re-use your stock cam position sensor
- Your 01-up 3.8 oil pan
- Your 01-up 3.8 oil pick-up tube and screen
- Your stock 01-up 3.8 damper
- Re-use the stock 3.8 oil pressure sender and tube
- Re-use the Mustang headers
- You can use the 4.2 or 3.8 dipstick. Just keep track of where 5 qts puts the mark when refilling with oil.

 

Actually, split port heads off of a windstar will work too

 

That's true, but if he's swapping almost the whole engine, why bother changing out the heads/gaskets/studs

 

Really??? I wasn't aware that split-port heads from a windstar would really net any gains...let alone fit the mustang!!! That seems like it would be a cheaper option...might look into it...thanks guys!

 

The windstar heads are just regular split port heads, just like the 3.8 mustang and 4.2 F150, no power gain unless you were single port.

 

Ok...got it now!