My 5.0 Coyote Adrenalin engine swap (Plan B)

*Limited02* · 06-29-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by taymor58

I would think the pedals from a Ranger would work since the Sport Trac and Explorer are both based on that truck. At any rate, great job on bringing your dream to reality. It is exactly the way I would want my Sport Trac to be.

The '02+ Explorers and '07+ Sport Tracs were not based of the Ranger plateform if I'm not mistaken. That's not to say that the pedals couldn't be retrofitted though.

I'm going to guess that you snagged the pedals from a 3rd gen Explorer that had a manual trans...

Lastly, I call BS on burnouts since there isn't a video or any pictures

06bluez · 06-29-2012, 09:03 AM

Stylin, are you planning on offering this conversion as a service thru your company? If not i don't understand why you are keeping parts of this conversion secret on a public forum... things like that don't really make sense to me. You want to show off your skill but not share in the community to assist other readers in learning what you know.

But again if you are going to offer this conversion as a package or service it makes sense obviously.

On another note amazing work and results! I'd love to see details on how you routed the 3" duals thru the IRS, among any other technical details you want to share!

*Limited02* · 06-29-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 06bluez

Stylin, are you planning on offering this conversion as a service thru your company? If not i don't understand why you are keeping parts of this conversion secret on a public forum... things like that don't really make sense to me. You want to show off your skill but not share in the community to assist other readers in learning what you know.

But again if you are going to offer this conversion as a package or service it makes sense obviously.

On another note amazing work and results! I'd love to see details on how you routed the 3" duals thru the IRS, among any other technical details you want to share!

My guess is that his Sport Trac is most likely being put in a magazine and there is a possible writeup of the conversion. If so, then mags usually want the owners to stay a little quiet until the mag hits the stands and then people like the OP can get more detailed. I could be wrong, but if I am right, it does suck but will be worth it in the end

GRNMACHINE · 06-29-2012, 09:55 AM

Way TOO Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*stylin99* · 06-29-2012, 10:46 AM

Yes we do plan to offer this as a package, so I can't divulge all the details or rival shops will steal the ideas before I get it launched. Still have a few small bugs to work out to make it a turn key package.

And yes, Go Pro videos coming SOON! It's 105 degrees outside this weekend, so its going to have to wait another week until its more comfortable.

*Limited02* · 06-29-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by stylin99

Yes we do plan to offer this as a package, so I can't divulge all the details or rival shops will steal the ideas before I get it launched. Still have a few small bugs to work out to make it a turn key package.

And yes, Go Pro videos coming SOON! It's 105 degrees outside this weekend, so its going to have to wait another week until its more comfortable.

It has been the same temp out here as well. Driving home after work, the outside temp read 110 degrees all the way home(25 miles). I am doing a 60 mile bike ride tomorrow and it's supposed to be 100 degrees out

*KRB_Borden* · 07-10-2012, 04:58 PM

The hood for your engine is making me drool hahaha, what is it from?

taymor58 · 07-11-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Limited02

The '02+ Explorers and '07+ Sport Tracs were not based of the Ranger plateform if I'm not mistaken. That's not to say that the pedals couldn't be retrofitted though.

I'm going to guess that you snagged the pedals from a 3rd gen Explorer that had a manual trans...

Lastly, I call BS on burnouts since there isn't a video or any pictures

Ford sold Explorers in 2002, 2003 and possibly 2004 with 5 speed manual tranny's. I just looked on autotrader.com and there are 52 of them right now for sale. These are the same structure and frame as the 2nd gen Sport Trac's. It would be easy to use the pedal assembly from one of these.

*rickybobby* · 07-11-2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by taymor58

Ford sold Explorers in 2002, 2003 and possibly 2004 with 5 speed manual tranny's. I just looked on autotrader.com and there are 52 of them right now for sale. These are the same structure and frame as the 2nd gen Sport Trac's. It would be easy to use the pedal assembly from one of these.

It isnt that easy though, the OP stated that he had to use the gas pedal from the ford racing wiring kit and fab clutch and brake pedals to work with that

*stylin99* · 07-11-2012, 06:02 PM

I will say that there was no easy plug and play option for the pedals. I'm actually still trying to improve it, especially the way the brake and clutch sensors mount up. Still a work in progress there.

The cowl hood is a custom one-off piece we had created by a local shop.

King of So Cal · 07-11-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by taymor58

Ford sold Explorers in 2002, 2003 and possibly 2004 with 5 speed manual tranny's. I just looked on autotrader.com and there are 52 of them right now for sale. These are the same structure and frame as the 2nd gen Sport Trac's. It would be easy to use the pedal assembly from one of these.

BS!! 2nd gen Sport Tracs are based off the 4th gen Explorer, not 3rd gen..

taymor58 · 07-11-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by King of So Cal

BS!! 2nd gen Sport Tracs are based off the 4th gen Explorer, not 3rd gen..

You are right, I stand corrected. I'm sure stylin99 has had his work cut out for him making all of this come together.

King of So Cal · 07-12-2012, 12:36 PM

^Haha yep. So do I even want to know how much this kit is going to cost or should I just shoot myself in the head right now?

*stylin99* · 08-13-2012, 03:18 PM

Okay, folks, here's a little Go Pro video from inside the cabin driving the truck around. Should have some better videos coming soon.

YouTube Video

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Originally Posted by King of So Cal

^Haha yep. So do I even want to know how much this kit is going to cost or should I just shoot myself in the head right now?

Turnkey swap with all labor and parts about $22k-26k depending on options.

*briwayjones* · 08-13-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by taymor58

Ford sold Explorers in 2002, 2003 and possibly 2004 with 5 speed manual tranny's. I just looked on autotrader.com and there are 52 of them right now for sale. These are the same structure and frame as the 2nd gen Sport Trac's. It would be easy to use the pedal assembly from one of these.

Only 2002 4drs had manuals available in 3rd gens. or after. The people are terrible at getting the correct information entered on the used car sites. There are tons of cars listed as having manual transmissions when they don't. You have to directly contact them and confirm it. Or if they have interior pictures that helps.

*willied* · 08-13-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by stylin99

Okay, folks, here's a little Go Pro video from inside the cabin driving the truck around. Should have some better videos coming soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aj7xTwLr6Y

Turnkey swap with all labor and parts about $22k-26k depending on options.

That is so sick! I can only imagine how awesome it must be to a have a manual with the 5.0 in a 4th gen Explorer. Just too cool. I wish I was loaded.

*Limited02* · 08-14-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stylin99

Okay, folks, here's a little Go Pro video from inside the cabin driving the truck around. Should have some better videos coming soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aj7xTwLr6Y

Turnkey swap with all labor and parts about $22k-26k depending on options.

Sweet! Any chance of taking it to the track to get some #'s?

**Rick** · 08-14-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by stylin99

A few pics of the Coyote Adrenalin with the new hood and badges.

Sooooo fine!!!!

You really did a great job with this swap. Another one of those "Ford Should have done it" builds.

Congrats!!

*stylin99* · 08-14-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Limited02

Sweet! Any chance of taking it to the track to get some #'s?

Waiting on it to stop raining every evening here in the south. Shooting for Friday night if the weather holds off.

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Originally Posted by Rick

Sooooo fine!!!!
You really did a great job with this swap. Another one of those "Ford Should have done it" builds.
Congrats!!

Thanks Rick!

FordRanger04 · 08-14-2012, 01:39 PM

That is one bad ass ride you got there.

06-29-2012, 09:55 AM	#104
GRNMACHINE Wannabe Elite Explorer IL 95 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,368 Vehicle Specs	Way TOO Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 95 Sport 4x4, 3.73, tt/shackles, K&N FIPK, 33X12.50X15 BFG T/A, 15x10 DC-1's, Pro Comp ES9000 shocks, Flowmaster Catback, ARB OME Leaf Springs, 2" BODYLIFT "Thy shall Not Leaveth Thou Chariot Stocketh" Explorer 2nd Genesis GRNMACHINE

06-29-2012, 10:46 AM	#105
stylin99 Elite Explorer Gastonia, NC '08 5.0 Coyote Adrenalin Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 179 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yes we do plan to offer this as a package, so I can't divulge all the details or rival shops will steal the ideas before I get it launched. Still have a few small bugs to work out to make it a turn key package. And yes, Go Pro videos coming SOON! It's 105 degrees outside this weekend, so its going to have to wait another week until its more comfortable. __________________ '08 Adrenalin, red 5.0L Coyote engine swap with manual 6spd trans '99 Mustang GT, Supercharged w/nitrous, 829 rwhp

07-11-2012, 06:02 PM	#110
stylin99 Elite Explorer Gastonia, NC '08 5.0 Coyote Adrenalin Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 179 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I will say that there was no easy plug and play option for the pedals. I'm actually still trying to improve it, especially the way the brake and clutch sensors mount up. Still a work in progress there. The cowl hood is a custom one-off piece we had created by a local shop. __________________ '08 Adrenalin, red 5.0L Coyote engine swap with manual 6spd trans '99 Mustang GT, Supercharged w/nitrous, 829 rwhp

06-29-2012, 09:03 AM	#102
06bluez Wannabe Elite Explorer '10 Sport Trac Adrenalin Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 209 Vehicle Specs	Stylin, are you planning on offering this conversion as a service thru your company? If not i don't understand why you are keeping parts of this conversion secret on a public forum... things like that don't really make sense to me. You want to show off your skill but not share in the community to assist other readers in learning what you know. But again if you are going to offer this conversion as a package or service it makes sense obviously. On another note amazing work and results! I'd love to see details on how you routed the 3" duals thru the IRS, among any other technical details you want to share!

07-10-2012, 04:58 PM	#107
KRB_Borden Elite Explorer Ontario, Canada 2008 AWD Adrenalin Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 24 Vehicle Specs	The hood for your engine is making me drool hahaha, what is it from?

07-12-2012, 12:36 PM	#113
King of So Cal Wannabe Elite Explorer So Cal U251 Ex Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 403 Vehicle Specs	^Haha yep. So do I even want to know how much this kit is going to cost or should I just shoot myself in the head right now?

08-14-2012, 01:39 PM	#120
FordRanger04 Wannabe Elite Explorer Louisville, KY (Home of the Explorer) 2004 Ranger XLT 2 WD Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 37 Vehicle Specs	That is one bad ass ride you got there.