5.0 differences
#1
5.0 differences
In my search to locate a replacement 5.0 engine for my '96 XLT I've come across many 90-93 trucks with the 5.0L in my price range. Online parts search engines group 94-95 together and list 96 as its own grouping. Is there a reason why I couldn't use a 5.0 from a 90-93 truck and swap over the sensors and harmonic balancer from my 96 to make it all work?
Anyone know what's different? Are the pre-94 5.0 engines not roller cams? Does it matter?
I'm confused and just want to find an economical replacement 5.0 without limiting my choices.
Thanks,
WES
Anyone know what's different? Are the pre-94 5.0 engines not roller cams? Does it matter?
I'm confused and just want to find an economical replacement 5.0 without limiting my choices.
Thanks,
WES
#2
You're located near me.
Any 5.0 that is 94 up is the same. The obd2 electronics are the difference.
Mass air was 94 and obd2 was 96. Roller was like 92 or 93.
Personally I'd get an explorer motor and some headers. Way nicer engine than a truck 302.
The accessories on the explorer are different but I'm sure you can make them work. If not just take the timing cover and accessories and swap them on.
Any 5.0 that is 94 up is the same. The obd2 electronics are the difference.
Mass air was 94 and obd2 was 96. Roller was like 92 or 93.
Personally I'd get an explorer motor and some headers. Way nicer engine than a truck 302.
The accessories on the explorer are different but I'm sure you can make them work. If not just take the timing cover and accessories and swap them on.
#3
You're located near me.
Any 5.0 that is 94 up is the same. The obd2 electronics are the difference.
Mass air was 94 and obd2 was 96. Roller was like 92 or 93.
Personally I'd get an explorer motor and some headers. Way nicer engine than a truck 302.
The accessories on the explorer are different but I'm sure you can make them work. If not just take the timing cover and accessories and swap them on.
Any 5.0 that is 94 up is the same. The obd2 electronics are the difference.
Mass air was 94 and obd2 was 96. Roller was like 92 or 93.
Personally I'd get an explorer motor and some headers. Way nicer engine than a truck 302.
The accessories on the explorer are different but I'm sure you can make them work. If not just take the timing cover and accessories and swap them on.
And Maine is a loooong way from Pennsylvania LOL
WES
#4
You're located near me.
Any 5.0 that is 94 up is the same. The obd2 electronics are the difference.
Mass air was 94 and obd2 was 96. Roller was like 92 or 93.
Personally I'd get an explorer motor and some headers. Way nicer engine than a truck 302.
The accessories on the explorer are different but I'm sure you can make them work. If not just take the timing cover and accessories and swap them on.
Any 5.0 that is 94 up is the same. The obd2 electronics are the difference.
Mass air was 94 and obd2 was 96. Roller was like 92 or 93.
Personally I'd get an explorer motor and some headers. Way nicer engine than a truck 302.
The accessories on the explorer are different but I'm sure you can make them work. If not just take the timing cover and accessories and swap them on.
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In my search to locate a replacement 5.0 engine for my '96 XLT I've come across many 90-93 trucks with the 5.0L in my price range. Online parts search engines group 94-95 together and list 96 as its own grouping. Is there a reason why I couldn't use a 5.0 from a 90-93 truck and swap over the sensors and harmonic balancer from my 96 to make it all work?
Anyone know what's different? Are the pre-94 5.0 engines not roller cams? Does it matter?
Anyone know what's different? Are the pre-94 5.0 engines not roller cams? Does it matter?
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Well, I bought the '97 Explorer 5.0 longblock today. I think I'll have the block re-ringed/ freshened up before I put it together. Still debating whether to use the GT40p heads it came with or stay with the E7 heads. The only things stopping me from going with the GT40p's is the header issue and the fact that here are no holes in the back for the AIR system. My truck is a '96 with OBD2 so I don't want it to throw codes.
I hope to get it running before Labor Day
I hope to get it running before Labor Day
#9
Well, I bought the '97 Explorer 5.0 longblock today. I think I'll have the block re-ringed/ freshened up before I put it together. Still debating whether to use the GT40p heads it came with or stay with the E7 heads. The only things stopping me from going with the GT40p's is the header issue and the fact that here are no holes in the back for the AIR system. My truck is a '96 with OBD2 so I don't want it to throw codes.
I hope to get it running before Labor Day
I hope to get it running before Labor Day
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Exactly what I did. I think cylinder 5 is the one that needs a little dent in the header tube. Some people have gotten lucky and only needed 90 degree plug wires with headers that aren't exactly GT40P style headers.
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