hey im considering a v8 engine swap into my explorer anyone know what engine fit in pretty easy?? was thinking the 97 limeted 5.0L v8 but and it rear wheel drive?? any help

 

There's a 5.0 and 4r70w in my 97 Explorer, but it came that way. Should be able to go that route, or even a 351w based engine with some fabrication.

 

'96' was the first year of the 5.0L in Explorers, about any model and came in 2 or 4 wheel versions. Have to be careful when mixing different years. Could even use a 2001 but switch the wiring and computer to a '97' to keep the wiring a lot simplier. Later ones get their speed signal from a different source and fuel systems different. Take it you have the 4 wheel, if so even the 5.0L motor mounts work.
Oh, and Welcome!
Dave

 

yea mines the 97 4.0 4wd (but cant do donuts hence wanting the v8 and rwd is there not much that will fit in? i dont mind fabricting new xmembers mounts etc but dont really want to cut the fire wall if possible

 

I know of a lot of guys swaping the Explorer V-8 into the Ranger and have no problem. Your Explorer is made to accept the V-8. Never looked to see what the 4.0l uses for a transfer case but the V-8 would fit. Not sure about the crossmembers either but not a big problem. Never looked at the main wiring connection from engine to chassis on the '97' but the '98-2000 are identical and plug right in between the Ranger and Explorer.
Dave

 

On the subject: Are there any other engines that fit the 5R55E?