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I had zero alignment problems putting a 351W into my 88. It lowered the front about an inch with the stock 88 springs. If you either replace the springs with new, or use springs from a 4.0 supercab you will settle even less. You won't have any problems as long as you don't have alignment problems now.
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From: clinton,tn
Originally Posted by mongoose289
Im doing a 5.0 swap in a 86 rarnger 2.9 liter.Will the 5.0 weigh the front down enough to where i will problems with the alignment?
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I put the engine and tranny in it last weekend it sits about where it was before.i still have alot to do before its running but its looking good so far. i will try to post a couple of pics this weekend
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Originally Posted by mongoose289
i went to put in my headers and they didnt fit. does anyone know of headers that will fit the gt40p heads in a 86 4x4?
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i would be able to get them in place but on the drivers side the spark plugs hit the header when its in place
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Originally Posted by mongoose289
i went to put in my headers and they didnt fit. does anyone know of headers that will fit the gt40p heads in a 86 4x4?
The GT40P heads use a specific exhaust manifold no matter what vehicle the motor goes into. I believe the spark plugs are at different angles.
The stock Explorer/Mountaineer manifolds should work. Aftermarket headers are available too.