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I am in the processes of getting ready for a heart transplant for my truck. I just got a 1998 explorer 5.0 with 88K and have been tearing into it. I am going to be making separate threads for each question. My goal is to do my best to have high quality parts that don't break the budget. I want to buy from US manufacturers when possible even if it comes with a premium.
My second question is regarding the CVF racing Beast serpentine conversion. I am hoping to use the EDIS-8 system while converting the 5.0 to carb with the weiand stealth intake and Holley street avenger 570 carb. I am going to upgrade the valve springs (LUN-73100K2) when I freshen the heads and upgrade the cam to a Lunati Voodoo cam (LUN-20350710). I want to use a DIY 36-1 trigger wheel between the balancer and pulley. This lead me to the CVF Racing front set up. I am only going to have a mech water pump, alternator and would like to plan for an AC compressor for future upgrades.
This is the system that I had in mind and wanted to get feedback.
I have an AC compressor bracket, crank pulley, and water pump pulley that I got from CVF. everything fit well and looks good. I bought from them for the same reason... USA made, and the company is owned by a veteran.
The 98 Explorer 5.0L already has a "short shaft" water pump and serpentine belt system. There is an available bolt on kit to eliminate the power steering pump and or a/c compressor. Why spend big bucks to change from one serpentine system to another?
The 98 Explorer 5.0L already has a "short shaft" water pump and serpentine belt system. There is an available bolt on kit to eliminate the power steering pump and or a/c compressor. Why spend big bucks to change from one serpentine system to another?
That is exactly what I was thinking. With a fat fendered truck most of the belt system if hard to see without laying on the fender and the stock system works just fine. I have the AC eliminator kit laying around the shop somewhere.
I would love to know how to get my hands on the Power steering elimination kit. The only thing about the explorer brackets is that they are UGLY. Anyone have any pics of how to beautify them? Thanks, Steve
I just saw a friend who is rebuilding his 98 mustang and he took the serpentine brackets, beadblasted, primered and painted them with primer followed by gloss black. They looked really sharp. I will give it a shot and then I will show you guys how it turns out. Thanks for pushing me to a cheaper and more creative option.
"If" you are needing all the components tucked in nice and tight, You might want to check out Rocky Hinge, I put their system on the 350 cid engine we stuffed in Jon's 1950 F1 and it worked perfectly, everything fits between the frame rails with clearance to spare.
But, if you can do it on the cheap,,,,,even better.
I am so glad that I posted here and I wanted to share what I have done with my salvaged motor. I have blasted and painted the brackets and eliminated both the PS pump and the AC. I still retain the option to add AC without significant reengineering...just need more $$$. Here is the set up.
New motor - 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0. New Cam and valve springs. Weiand Stealth intake and Edelbrock 600cfm 4-barrel (to be added). Will retain the crank trigger and use the EDIS-8 module and the megajolt box for computer controlled ignition.
Let me know what you think.
Here is the radiator set up that I have prepped to go into ol' blue.
new radiator set up - Winner Racing Al 3-core with welder Joe's shroud. 16" electric fan and a billet overflow tank. Will use the Megajolt to control the fan with the intake temp sensor.
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