Well finally here is my Elite Registry! I've been a member on the forums since 2006 and recently upgraded my account to elite. I got really busy with school and work and didn't have time to do any mods for a good year and a half. Now that I have time and I'm spending more time on the forums, it was time to join the crew.
The Story...
I drive a 98' Mountaineer 5.0L that I bought back in 2005. When I bought it I believe it had around 91k miles on it. Now it has 123K miles on it as of 9/09. I bought it from a family member so I knew the history on it and that it was well taken care of. In 2006 a friend that I worked with liked my Mountaineer so much, mainly because it had the 5.0L in it, he decided to go out and buy a 96' Explorer with the 5.0 in it. He found this website and told me about it so I thought I would check it out. After searching this website and seeing all the cool things I could do to my Mountaineer...well lets just say it's no longer stock
The Mtn8er
Engine Mods:
Drivetrain/Suspension Mods:
NEW as of 11/12/10:
Interior Mods:
Exterior Mods:
Older pic before grill mod...
Here's a list of some of my threads:
How To: Install Full Roller Rocker Arms:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189306
Transmission:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201658
Grill Mod:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195971
EE Lowering Kit:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197796
Engine Pics:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194151
Mods to come (Lowered to Lifted):
Stay Tuned...
The Story...
I drive a 98' Mountaineer 5.0L that I bought back in 2005. When I bought it I believe it had around 91k miles on it. Now it has 123K miles on it as of 9/09. I bought it from a family member so I knew the history on it and that it was well taken care of. In 2006 a friend that I worked with liked my Mountaineer so much, mainly because it had the 5.0L in it, he decided to go out and buy a 96' Explorer with the 5.0 in it. He found this website and told me about it so I thought I would check it out. After searching this website and seeing all the cool things I could do to my Mountaineer...well lets just say it's no longer stock
The Mtn8er
Engine Mods:
- Torque Monster Headers
- Custom Magnaflow Catback Exhaust
- 1" Ford Phenolic Intake Spacer
- FMS 1.6 Aluminum Rocker Arms
- Comp Cams Pushrods
- FMS Aluminum Valve Covers
- Airmax Cold Air Intake
- Amsoil Universal Air Filter
- Powdercoated Upper Intake
- Poweraid Throttle Body Spacer (Removed/Sold)
- MSD Coil Packs
- Optima Red Top Battery (Died on me/Removed)
- Stainless Steel Braided Hose Sleeves
- Royal Purple 5w/30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil and Mobil 1 Filter
- Custom Tuned by BamaChips (Now tuned by Henson Performance)
Drivetrain/Suspension Mods:
- Built 4R70W Transmission w/Internal Mods and Transgo Stage-II Reprograming Shift Kit
- 2000 Stall Police Interceptor Torque Converter
- B&M Auxiliary Transmission Cooler w/Remote Amsoil Filter
- Amsoil Full Synthetic ATF in Front/Rear Differentials and Tranny
- EE X-Spec Complete Suspension Kit (Removed)
- Bilstein HD Shocks
- FMS 8.8 Rear Girdle
- Brembo Slotted Rotors
- Hawk Brake Pads
- 17x9 Polished Aluminum Eagle Cobra R's (Removed/Sold)
- 275/60 R17 Toyo Proxes S/T (Removed/Sold)
NEW as of 11/12/10:
- Torsion Twist/Warrior 153 Shackles Lift
- 15x8 Aluminum Pro Comp Series 7069 Wheels (Flat Black w/3.75 Backspace)
- 31x10.5x15 Dick Cepek FC II All Terrains
- Custom Tune by Henson Performance
Interior Mods:
- Autovation "5.0L" Pedals
- White Explorer Sport Gauges w/LED Bulbs
- Carbon Fiber Gauge Bezel
- White Gauge Cover Over Cliamte Controls
Exterior Mods:
- Black TYC Tail Lights (Removed)
- Clear Corners
- Hyper White Bulbs
- Front Windows Tinted
- Black Rain Gaurds
- Custom Grill
- 5.0L Emblems
- Tow Package Removed (Repainted w/Truck & Bed Liner Coating and reinstalled)
- Roof Rack Removed
- Side Molding Removed
- Running Boards Painted w/Truck & Bed Liner Coating
Older pic before grill mod...
Here's a list of some of my threads:
How To: Install Full Roller Rocker Arms:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189306
Transmission:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201658
Grill Mod:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195971
EE Lowering Kit:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197796
Engine Pics:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194151
Mods to come (Lowered to Lifted):
- Lift Kit
- 33's Mounted on Black Wheels
- Front Coil Over or SAS
- Still Considering a Comp Camshaft
Stay Tuned...
