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    F150 pistons and rods - how durable

    Since the 97-2003 F150's that are 4.2 V6's share the same block as the 94-04 mustang V6's, I was curious how durable the stock pistons and rods are.

    Looking at some online pricing I can put together a 4.2 rotating assembly for about $700.00 plus bearings.

    Cheap stroker!
    Last edited by phillysrt4; 04-21-2008 at 02:09 PM. Reason: found an upper bound for F-150 model year

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    Quote Originally Posted by phillysrt4 View Post
    Since the 97+ F150's that are 4.2 V6's share the same block as the 94-04 mustang V6's, I was curious how durable the stock pistons and rods are.

    Looking at some online pricing I can put together a 4.2 rotating assembly for about $700.00 plus bearings.

    Cheap stroker!
    Why not just pick up a 4.2 short block on your next junk yard journey?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stangman701 View Post
    Why not just pick up a 4.2 short block on your next junk yard journey?
    All my stuff is in pittsburgh. I would rather rebuild what I got than shlep something from one side of the state to the other.

    Besides, I think im going to have issues fitting the motor in my neon for transport

    edit - also on a salvage yard upull it I have no idea if its there because of an accident or the motor died. I might wind up having to do a rebuild anyway. Id hate to get it all out and crack off the heads to get the short block just to find I got a block that has to be rebuilt anyway.

    edit2 - there also might be accessory fitment issues... not sure, but again with a short block its not as much of an issue.
    Last edited by phillysrt4; 04-21-2008 at 10:55 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by phillysrt4 View Post
    Since the 97+ F150's that are 4.2 V6's share the same block as the 94-04 mustang V6's, I was curious how durable the stock pistons and rods are.

    Looking at some online pricing I can put together a 4.2 rotating assembly for about $700.00 plus bearings.

    Cheap stroker!


    Love the idea Philly!!




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    i have a 4.2 in my garage blown up right now.......i also i have a supercoupe intake and charger, i think that would be one good project! assuming the supercoupe heads bolt to the 4.2

    philly i see your looking for a manual clutch pedal assembly, what do you need it from? i may have what your looking for
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    Quote Originally Posted by jaa55 View Post
    i have a 4.2 in my garage blown up right now.......i also i have a supercoupe intake and charger, i think that would be one good project! assuming the supercoupe heads bolt to the 4.2

    philly i see your looking for a manual clutch pedal assembly, what do you need it from? i may have what your looking for
    The research I did says the heads from any 3.8 block from 94+ (and maybe some oder ones) will all interchange.

    As for the pedal assembly, I think I already sourced one, but due to passover and the salvage yard hunt I forgot to call him... DOH!

    Its for a fox body that im looking for in any event. If this doesn't work out i'll let you know.

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