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Jan 11, 2006 | 07:18 PM

ar29456

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4.0 to 302

I have a 94 explorer 4.0 V 4x4 automatic I was wondering if a 302 would fit in there and if it would, would there be alot of stuff I would have to do to do it.

Jan 11, 2006 | 07:44 PM

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Jan 11, 2006 | 10:24 PM

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Google search "Explorer v8 swap" or even the same with a Ranger and you'll get all you need.

Yes, it can be done. It has been done quite a few times, to boot. It is some work, though. Good bye to the tranny for sure.

Jan 12, 2006 | 12:02 AM

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I dont like the stock transmissions anyways because im always having probloms with it anyways.

Dec 25, 2006 | 12:46 PM

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What did you end up with ? How was the swap ?

Dec 25, 2006 | 01:49 PM

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The 302 swap into a Ranger/Explorer won't provide a lot of increased power, however, it's probably the easiest engine swap to attempt into either truck. The 302, especially one from another Exploder, isn't too difficult to fit at all.

If you can find a 302/5.0L powered donor Explorer, you have everything you need to just drop it in.

Dec 26, 2006 | 10:13 AM

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The 302 swap into a Ranger/Explorer won't provide a lot of increased power

what????

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Jan 13, 2007 | 03:26 AM

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I tow a 4500 lb fifth wheel with a pushrod 4.0 B series, and have towed a 4500lb (ish) trailer with a 302 powered Mountaineer. Very different power from the 302. It's like night and day.