FX4 Level II - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*rwenzing* · 09-25-2006, 01:56 PM

Powertrain
Supercharged 5.0L V8
4R70W Transmission
BW4406 Manual Transfer Case
4.10 Torsen Rear Diff
Aussie Locker up front
Torque Monster Headers
Magnaflow duals
SLP Thunderbolt Airbox

Chassis
Bilstein 7100 reservoir shocks front and rear
Mustang SVO/Cadillac rear disc brakes
James Duff traction bars
Front and rear sway bars
Sway bar disconnects
Explorer IRS diff cover
Alcoa forged aluminum wheels
31x10.50x15 BFG ATs

Exterior
Silver Frost
Keypad entry
Heated Mirrors
Rhinolining
AMP bedextender
Tailgate lock
DrawTite hitch
Dual rear LII tow hooks
Black Headlight Background
06/07 Corners w/Black Background
06/07 Ranger Emblems
06/07 Ranger Taillights

Interior
Ebony/blue
Heated seats
Explorer EATC Climate Control
Explorer Limited Steering Wheel Controls
Explorer Overhead Console
Explorer Center Console w/Message Center
Explorer Autolamps and Autodimming mirror
Real oil pressure gauge mod from 95 Ranger
Audible low oil pressure alert
Pushbutton door chime disable
Pushbutton ABS disable
Autometer pillar pod with A/Fand EGT gauges
Door lock status LEDs
Bullitt Mustang pedals

Tunes
Explorer Mach Dual Media head unit with SSV
6-Disc Remote changer
Roc-Fos Amp
Cerwin-Vega 6x8's

Truck of the Month
April 2005 - Generation-Edge.com, Ranger-Edge.com
January 2006 - Generation -Edge.info
December 2008 - RangerPowerSports.com

CarDomain

Limited Steering wheel

EATC, console and Message Center

Strapped Bilstein 7100's

Duff Traction Bars

Eldorado calipers, Mustang SVO rotors

302 hood badges:

99 Ex V8

shinermilller · 09-25-2006, 02:10 PM

very clean. my freind had a truck very similar. well he was trying to be a badass and rolled it. But i like what you've done!

**Turdle** · 11-08-2007, 02:54 PM

Very nice truck--

*Lefy* · 11-14-2007, 09:23 AM

real clean nice v8 swap

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 11-14-2007, 03:08 PM

nice looking ranger u got there

*TheJackal* · 11-24-2007, 09:24 PM

Kickass ranger, dude!

*mcpherson* · 11-24-2007, 09:33 PM

Awesome truck! Great job on the quality of work.

*Rusty* · 12-03-2007, 09:43 AM

Thats a real nice truck man!!! Well Done!!! Was the v8 swap pretty hard or was it somewhat manageable for the Do it your-selfer? Just wondering!
Again Awesome truck!

*rwenzing* · 12-03-2007, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by off_road_Rusty

Was the v8 swap pretty hard or was it somewhat manageable for the Do it your-selfer?

You should be able to bolt a 5.0 Explorer engine into any 2nd gen Explorer of the same or similar year. Best to work from a complete donor to get all the large and small bits and pieces.

For a Ranger, the best years to convert are 98~2000 because they are mechanically and electrically very similar to a 99~2001 Explorer.

2001~2003 Rangers add a few electrical complications involving PATS, speedometer and tach. 2004+ Rangers were rewired front to back and would likely be more difficult.

*Rusty* · 12-03-2007, 10:19 AM

Thanks!
And again Great job!

davesexplorer · 12-03-2007, 02:26 PM

Sweet ranger!

WWasem · 01-09-2008, 10:21 AM

Really sweet truck!! I saw your pictures from Centralia... I am definitely going to head out there sometime soon! I would love to put a 5.0 in my Sport...

westph2k6 · 01-09-2008, 02:31 PM

Very nicely done, You've definately got the time and effort into ita project like that deserves. Also glad to see 5.0 in a newer Ranger. Thanks for the post!

*SkanlaxJMO* · 01-09-2008, 02:39 PM

wow very well done

410Fortune · 02-18-2009, 11:28 AM

not just a 5.0L its BOOSTED

Truck is so so sick nice work

calmac06 · 02-18-2009, 11:34 AM

Work on that thing is awesome!! What did you have to do to put that limited steering wheel in it??

joshuaj0214 · 02-18-2009, 11:40 AM

Again, very clean installs on all of the different items. I wish my engine compartment was that clean! Its a little stained from the mud! Beautiful truck, and I love the attention to detail!

*rwenzing* · 02-23-2009, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calmac06

Work on that thing is awesome!! What did you have to do to put that limited steering wheel in it??

The wheel just needs a matching air bag, clockspring assembly and wiring mods for the conversion. The right side buttons are set up to operate the Explorer EATC climate control and Explorer HU which have been swapped into my Ranger. The left side operates the factory Ranger speed control.

*MoabB2* · 03-18-2009, 11:15 PM

Amazing work! Love the truck.

What can you tell us about the supercharger? What brand? Boost? HP and TQ numbers? What supporting mods did the motor require?

I'd love to get a sc on my BII.

Gavin4Cars · 07-03-2009, 10:25 PM

Sweet Truck

09-25-2006, 01:56 PM	#1
rwenzing Elite Explorer Michigan 2003 Ranger FX4 LII 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 896 Vehicle Specs	2003 Ranger FX4 Level II V8 Powertrain Supercharged 5.0L V8 4R70W Transmission BW4406 Manual Transfer Case 4.10 Torsen Rear Diff Aussie Locker up front Torque Monster Headers Magnaflow duals SLP Thunderbolt Airbox Chassis Bilstein 7100 reservoir shocks front and rear Mustang SVO/Cadillac rear disc brakes James Duff traction bars Front and rear sway bars Sway bar disconnects Explorer IRS diff cover Alcoa forged aluminum wheels 31x10.50x15 BFG ATs Exterior Silver Frost Keypad entry Heated Mirrors Rhinolining AMP bedextender Tailgate lock DrawTite hitch Dual rear LII tow hooks Black Headlight Background 06/07 Corners w/Black Background 06/07 Ranger Emblems 06/07 Ranger Taillights Interior Ebony/blue Heated seats Explorer EATC Climate Control Explorer Limited Steering Wheel Controls Explorer Overhead Console Explorer Center Console w/Message Center Explorer Autolamps and Autodimming mirror Real oil pressure gauge mod from 95 Ranger Audible low oil pressure alert Pushbutton door chime disable Pushbutton ABS disable Autometer pillar pod with A/Fand EGT gauges Door lock status LEDs Bullitt Mustang pedals Tunes Explorer Mach Dual Media head unit with SSV 6-Disc Remote changer Roc-Fos Amp Cerwin-Vega 6x8's Truck of the Month April 2005 - Generation-Edge.com, Ranger-Edge.com January 2006 - Generation -Edge.info December 2008 - RangerPowerSports.com CarDomain Limited Steering wheel EATC, console and Message Center Strapped Bilstein 7100's Duff Traction Bars Eldorado calipers, Mustang SVO rotors 302 hood badges: 99 Ex V8 Last edited by rwenzing; 04-09-2009 at 09:19 AM.

11-08-2007, 02:54 PM	#3
Turdle ARCHELON Humboldt, Ks 93 XLT Convertible Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 19,087 Vehicle Specs	Very nice truck-- __________________ Jon Vitamin D Wagon Explorer Forum license frames here

11-14-2007, 09:23 AM	#4
Lefy Elite Explorer Westchester, NY 98 Sport 4x4 4.0 SOHC Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 750 Vehicle Specs	real clean nice v8 swap __________________ Aussie Aussie Aussie Ohy Ohy Ohy My Rig

11-14-2007, 03:08 PM	#5
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport 4x2 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 12,976 Vehicle Specs	nice looking ranger u got there __________________ 2001 Explorer Sport 4.0, Single in Dual Out 40 Series Flowmasters, Yellow Fogs, High Flow K&N Air Filter, Removed Silencer, Lowered Windshields and More mods coming soon 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S, stock but mods coming soon

11-24-2007, 09:33 PM	#7
mcpherson Elite Explorer Lawrenceville, GA '98 XLT Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 232 Vehicle Specs	Awesome truck! Great job on the quality of work. __________________ Nick, KJ4QIZ '98 Explorer XLT - mcpherson's Registry "If anything can go wrong, it will" - Murphy's Law

09-25-2006, 02:10 PM	#2
shinermilller Wannabe Elite Explorer rockport, texas '91 eddie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 10 Vehicle Specs	very clean. my freind had a truck very similar. well he was trying to be a badass and rolled it. But i like what you've done!

11-24-2007, 09:24 PM	#6
TheJackal 1337 Explorer Mandeville, LA 1999 Explorer XL 2WD Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,066 Vehicle Specs	Kickass ranger, dude!

12-03-2007, 09:43 AM	#8
Rusty Elite New Daddy Club MA 97 Xlt and 97 Sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 459 Vehicle Specs	Thats a real nice truck man!!! Well Done!!! Was the v8 swap pretty hard or was it somewhat manageable for the Do it your-selfer? Just wondering! Again Awesome truck! __________________ Funmobile:: 97 xlt SOHC, Auto, 32 BFG AT's, Twisted and shackled, Snorkeled, BWM, 196,xxx Family mover:: 99 expedition 4.6, w/ Magnaflow SS Muffler dumped :: Proverbs 3:5-6 :: <>< 4x4HIM - Christian Crawlers - UCORA

12-03-2007, 10:19 AM	#10
Rusty Elite New Daddy Club MA 97 Xlt and 97 Sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 459 Vehicle Specs	Thanks! And again Great job! __________________ Funmobile:: 97 xlt SOHC, Auto, 32 BFG AT's, Twisted and shackled, Snorkeled, BWM, 196,xxx Family mover:: 99 expedition 4.6, w/ Magnaflow SS Muffler dumped :: Proverbs 3:5-6 :: <>< 4x4HIM - Christian Crawlers - UCORA

12-03-2007, 02:26 PM	#11
davesexplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Berrysburg, PA 2003 Ford Expedition FX4 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,816 Vehicle Specs	Sweet ranger! __________________ 2003 Expedition FX4 5.4 -- Now on 35" MT's 1988 Mustang GT 5.0 Expedition Exhaust Video Mustang Exhaust Video My E-Garage

01-09-2008, 10:21 AM	#12
WWasem Wannabe Elite Explorer Lehigh Valley, PA '07 Explorer EB '01 Sport Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 204 Vehicle Specs	Really sweet truck!! I saw your pictures from Centralia... I am definitely going to head out there sometime soon! I would love to put a 5.0 in my Sport... __________________ Daily: 2001 Explorer Sport 4x4 - Silver Wife Daily: 2010 Ford Fusion Sport - Tuxedo Black Fun: 2000 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk #62 - Arctic White Sold: 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 - Dark Blue Pearl

01-09-2008, 02:31 PM	#13
westph2k6 Wannabe Elite Explorer Utica, NY 99 Explorer Sport XLT Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 33 Vehicle Specs	Very nicely done, You've definately got the time and effort into ita project like that deserves. Also glad to see 5.0 in a newer Ranger. Thanks for the post! __________________ If I cant drive I go 99 Sport XLT, brown wire mod, 2.5" lift, Flowmaster, Throttle Body Spacer, K&N filter, more to come!

01-09-2008, 02:39 PM	#14
SkanlaxJMO Elite Explorer Syracuse, New York 96 XLT Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,141 Vehicle Specs	wow very well done __________________ 2005 F-150

02-18-2009, 11:28 AM	#15
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,137 Vehicle Specs	not just a 5.0L its BOOSTED Truck is so so sick nice work __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

02-18-2009, 11:34 AM	#16
calmac06 Wannabe Elite Explorer Southern Pines, North Carolina '97 Explorer Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 153 Vehicle Specs	Work on that thing is awesome!! What did you have to do to put that limited steering wheel in it?? __________________ ~Clark 1997 Explorer Sport: 4.0 SOHC, 5R55E no OD, 4x4, 203,000 miles and still strong

02-18-2009, 11:40 AM	#17
joshuaj0214 Wannabe Elite Explorer Newark, Delaware 98 5.0 Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 339 Vehicle Specs	Again, very clean installs on all of the different items. I wish my engine compartment was that clean! Its a little stained from the mud! Beautiful truck, and I love the attention to detail! __________________ V8 swap with AWD, 2" TT, 3" bodylift, 4 door leafs, add a leafs, 33 x 11.50's on stock wheels. Hopefully a 4406 is in the near future!

03-18-2009, 11:15 PM	#19
MoabB2 Elite Bronco II Sandy, Utah 89 Bronco II (97 Mercury) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 553 Vehicle Specs	Amazing work! Love the truck. What can you tell us about the supercharger? What brand? Boost? HP and TQ numbers? What supporting mods did the motor require? I'd love to get a sc on my BII. __________________ 1989 Bronco II XLT, 97' 5.0L V8, GT-40P, 4R70W, SCT X3, D44, 9", ARB's, 35's Frame-off Resto SAS Thread My Cardomain 2003 Lincoln Aviator Premium, 2003 SVT Cobra

07-03-2009, 10:25 PM	#20
Gavin4Cars Wannabe Elite Explorer Catonsville Maryland 2003 Ford Ranger Edge 2wd Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	Sweet Truck