Hello friends,
I own an all original 1994 Explorer Sport (2-door), two-wheel drive, 4.0L V6, 5-speed, 8.8" & 3.27:1 rear differential.
I've been considering a V8 swap for some time.
I've been open to an automatic or standard transmission with the V8.
Haven't decided which way to go on the engine with 4V-carb or fuel injection, mainly until I understand the complications with the existing Explorer wiring for the fuel injected 4.0L V6 that's in there now.
I have access to an early non-roller 302-4V engine as well as a 1993 Mustang Foxbody 5.0L fuel injected roller engine - and both engines are complete...
Can anyone offer a Coles-Notes summary of the overall scope of this type of engine swap from the electrical-electronic perspective.
I do not have any difficulty with the actual V8 swap and installation challenges as I have been involved in a couple early Ranger V8 swaps as well as S-10 V8 swaps.
If I can get some modern-day information on this challenge as well as any modern-day vendors for the V8 swap parts then I am on my way.
The electrical-electronic interface is more challenging to me but not out of my skills to sort through, with help of course.

In a current 1987 Ranger V8 swap I'm assisting with, my friends have installed a 1995 Mustang 5.0L engine (with Explorer intake) complete with 1995 Mustang wiring harness as well as the full 1995 Mustang dash retro-fitted to the Ranger interior. It is coming along nicely and hopefully will be ready for initial fire-up around Xmas holiday time. I'll add a photo once I get that sorted out.

Many thanks in advance to everyone.

 

1987 Ranger SN95 V8 with SN95 Dash and harness, Explorer Intake.

This is the 1987 Ranger we are currently finishing the V8 swap from an SN95 Mustang including the full dash and matching harness.