Anybody know anything about the Ford SOHC 4.6? A guy wants to hire me to put a "modern" motor in a 1941 Ford truck. I suggested a Chevy 5.3 and a can of blue spray paint, but he want a ford to be a ford. I think the cheapest route would be to find a late 90's up Crown Victoria that is being retired from services and get the whole car. But I know nothing about what years are good, what their issues are, etc. Anyone have any experience in this area?
dashboard said
Jan 10, 2014
Might be more than he wants to spend but this would be a fun one.
That would be fun, they made a DOHC 4.6 also, but they are really wide motors. Just like your Buick, I think space will be a premium. This is going to be a cruiser so 400 hp won't be needed. It will have AC and all the creature comforts.
67ss said
Jan 10, 2014
I'm wondering if even the SOHC motor is going to hang out the sides of the fenders. Might be better to go old school with a 5.0
That would be fun, they made a DOHC 4.6 also, but they are really wide motors. Just like your Buick, I think space will be a premium. This is going to be a cruiser so 400 hp won't be needed. It will have AC and all the creature comforts.
If he's not interested in performance, why not build a stout 300 6 ??
I'm having a 292 built for my truck that should produce just north of 300 lbs ft of torque...
SteveS said
Jan 10, 2014
Thanks for the article Chris, I'll have to read through it.
He has a 302 from the 60's or 70's that he was going to use, but wanted EFI and the modern conveniences. From what I've found these are the dimensions:
Width is head to head, height is oil pan to top of intake- (no carb) and deep is water pump to flywheel.
302 18.75"w x 20.75" h x 27.5" deep
351 21"w x 23.75" h x 27.5" deep
460 26"w x 26" h x 32" deep
4.6 SOHC 25.625"w x 26" h x 28" deep
4.6 DOHC 30"w x 29.875" h x 28" deep
They are big motors, and I wouldn't attempt a DOHC, but I would guess people stuff 460's in these trucks, so maybe a SOHC 4.6 would fit? I've got some measuring to do.
dashboard said
Jan 10, 2014
Your right that 4.6 DOHC is a monster. The 4.6 in my Mustang is wider than my table saw; the DOHC heads with three valves are half the engine.
Derek69SS said
Jan 10, 2014
I'd go 5.0 out of an early 90s Mustang if I wanted to do a Ford swap.
SteveS said
Jan 10, 2014
Derek69SS wrote:
I'd go 5.0 out of an early 90s Mustang if I wanted to do a Ford swap.
Were they a rear sump oil pan? That's the other criteria since the truck has a mustang II front end. I know he had trouble finding a rear sump pan for the early 302 he had.
Derek69SS said
Jan 10, 2014
I don't know... the newest Ford engine I've ever owned was built in 1937.
Lost in the 60s said
Jan 10, 2014
Derek69SS wrote:
I don't know... the newest Ford engine I've ever owned was built in 1937.
bowtie said
Jan 10, 2014
I'd go 5.0 too. Tons of them were made, lots of aftermarket parts, and I'm sure there's a swap market--> I would assume the F guys swap them into Ranger trucks like small blocks go into S-10s.
Anybody know anything about the Ford SOHC 4.6? A guy wants to hire me to put a "modern" motor in a 1941 Ford truck. I suggested a Chevy 5.3 and a can of blue spray paint, but he want a ford to be a ford. I think the cheapest route would be to find a late 90's up Crown Victoria that is being retired from services and get the whole car. But I know nothing about what years are good, what their issues are, etc. Anyone have any experience in this area?
www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp
Look for a 5.0 also.
Might as well step up to the big dog, it's only $16K for 500+ HP!
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=23300
That would be fun, they made a DOHC 4.6 also, but they are really wide motors. Just like your Buick, I think space will be a premium. This is going to be a cruiser so 400 hp won't be needed. It will have AC and all the creature comforts.
I'm wondering if even the SOHC motor is going to hang out the sides of the fenders. Might be better to go old school with a 5.0
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/1302sr_how_to_run_downdraft_carburetors_on_a_4_6_engine/
This looked to have some good info.
If he's not interested in performance, why not build a stout 300 6 ??
I'm having a 292 built for my truck that should produce just north of 300 lbs ft of torque...
Thanks for the article Chris, I'll have to read through it.
He has a 302 from the 60's or 70's that he was going to use, but wanted EFI and the modern conveniences. From what I've found these are the dimensions:
Width is head to head, height is oil pan to top of intake- (no carb) and deep is water pump to flywheel.
302 18.75"w x 20.75" h x 27.5" deep
351 21"w x 23.75" h x 27.5" deep
460 26"w x 26" h x 32" deep
4.6 SOHC 25.625"w x 26" h x 28" deep
4.6 DOHC 30"w x 29.875" h x 28" deep
They are big motors, and I wouldn't attempt a DOHC, but I would guess people stuff 460's in these trucks, so maybe a SOHC 4.6 would fit? I've got some measuring to do.
Were they a rear sump oil pan? That's the other criteria since the truck has a mustang II front end. I know he had trouble finding a rear sump pan for the early 302 he had.
I don't know... the newest Ford engine I've ever owned was built in 1937.