351 swap 4wd to 2wd? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

88mercurycougar · 11-04-2009, 05:46 PM

Is it hard to convert a 2000 mounty to 2wd from 4wd. Also I was wondering is it hard to fit a 351w it the engine bay. Cause I'm watching a 408 with 950 holley and pro fogger setup

*97sprt4x4* · 11-04-2009, 07:03 PM

Yes to the first question. a 351W will fit, but you will need to modify the oil pan to fit into the frame and everything. It's possible, but will be hard.

Justin

*vroomzoomboom* · 11-05-2009, 01:09 AM

there is another thread about putting a 351w into a second gen. the time and money that would be spent trying to make it work, you would be better off putting a 347 stroker in.

po-po 5.0 · 11-05-2009, 09:54 AM

Oil pan and the motor's width are going to be your biggest issues. 347 is definetly the way to go. Also, the 2wd to 4wd conversion isn't hard. No cutting and welding, but you do need a LOT of parts.

**Turdle** · 11-05-2009, 10:41 AM

351 swap sounds good--

Here is something to prepare for it

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=150095

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=160704

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=158144

I believe after all this work he "threw in the towel"

11-04-2009, 05:46 PM	#1
88mercurycougar Wannabe Elite Explorer long island ny Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs	351 swap 4wd to 2wd? Is it hard to convert a 2000 mounty to 2wd from 4wd. Also I was wondering is it hard to fit a 351w it the engine bay. Cause I'm watching a 408 with 950 holley and pro fogger setup

11-04-2009, 07:03 PM	#2
97sprt4x4 <(^.^)> ^(^.^)> ^(^.^)^ Jerz 97 Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 604 Vehicle Specs	Yes to the first question. a 351W will fit, but you will need to modify the oil pan to fit into the frame and everything. It's possible, but will be hard. Justin __________________ 97 Sport -- "Sue" ZAPV 19 - 97 sport 4x4 Mug Shot! - Other Pics

11-05-2009, 01:09 AM	#3
vroomzoomboom Elite Canuck selkirk, manitoba 98 sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,548 Vehicle Specs	there is another thread about putting a 351w into a second gen. the time and money that would be spent trying to make it work, you would be better off putting a 347 stroker in. __________________ If It Has Tits Or Tires, It's Gonna Give You Problems evils elite registry roll pan build for 1st and 2nd gen explorers door switch LED convention

11-05-2009, 10:41 AM	#5
Turdle Pole Dancer Humboldt, KS 1998 Mountaineer MX4 O/R Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,592 Vehicle Specs	351 swap sounds good-- Here is something to prepare for it http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=150095 http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=160704 http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=158144 I believe after all this work he "threw in the towel" __________________ "I set my standards low, that way I am not easily disappointed" 98 MX4 OFF ROAD 93 with sky light Explorerforum license frames here

11-05-2009, 09:54 AM	#4
po-po 5.0 Wannabe Elite Explorer Houston, TX soon: '98 EB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 51 Vehicle Specs	Oil pan and the motor's width are going to be your biggest issues. 347 is definetly the way to go. Also, the 2wd to 4wd conversion isn't hard. No cutting and welding, but you do need a LOT of parts.