96 explorer 5.0 engine swap
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96 explorer 5.0 engine swap
I have a 1978 f150 2wd with a 351m. threw alot of money at the 351m and still didnt like it. mpg was 8. rpms at 60mph were 2500. no power. so i took on the task of putting in a 5.0 ( tranny,computer and all) from a wrecked 1996 ford explorer.
This thing runs great, It took me 4 months but i finally got the bugs worked out. It now gets me 14mpg in the city (with a lead foot) i dont have the highway mpg yet. But i can cruise down the highway at 70mph at about 1900 rpm!(i can actually have a conversation with someone in the truck while on the freeway) The power is amazing! no cold start problelms!
Im hoping to get the O2 sensors( all 4 of them) installed in the next couple of weeks, i hope my mpg numbers come up. i need to mention also that i have 3.55 gears and 32inch bfgs ats.
Im gonna get these pics together and load em in my album soon.
This thing runs great, It took me 4 months but i finally got the bugs worked out. It now gets me 14mpg in the city (with a lead foot) i dont have the highway mpg yet. But i can cruise down the highway at 70mph at about 1900 rpm!(i can actually have a conversation with someone in the truck while on the freeway) The power is amazing! no cold start problelms!
Im hoping to get the O2 sensors( all 4 of them) installed in the next couple of weeks, i hope my mpg numbers come up. i need to mention also that i have 3.55 gears and 32inch bfgs ats.
Im gonna get these pics together and load em in my album soon.
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Awesome swap. That engine has a TON of potential. In 1996 the Explorers had GT40 heads (not the Ps). Did you install any type of headers? If you use headers, dual exhaust and a cam swap they will make amazing power. The stock Explorer has very restrictive exhaust and a small-ish cam.
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From: Batavia, Ohio
Awesome swap. That engine has a TON of potential. In 1996 the Explorers had GT40 heads (not the Ps). Did you install any type of headers? If you use headers, dual exhaust and a cam swap they will make amazing power. The stock Explorer has very restrictive exhaust and a small-ish cam.
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