Is 96 Explorer 5.0 an HO?

gharmon · 04-20-2011, 07:37 PM

Ok, I'm sure this has been covered and If I read long enough I might find the answer but really don't have the time.

I'm taking the 5.0 out of my 96 explorer and putting it in a car. I'm wondering is this a 351/302HO engine. I assume it is. Also since it was DIS will a typical distributor drop right back in? And it this a roller motor?

Thanks for any help,

Gerald

jlsparky7 · 04-30-2011, 01:31 AM

I believe it is.

*techieman33* · 04-30-2011, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gharmon

Ok, I'm sure this has been covered and If I read long enough I might find the answer but really don't have the time.

I'm taking the 5.0 out of my 96 explorer and putting it in a car. I'm wondering is this a 351/302HO engine. I assume it is. Also since it was DIS will a typical distributor drop right back in? And it this a roller motor?

Thanks for any help,

Gerald

It is not an HO motor, it does have gt-40 heads, and what is basically a cast version of the gt-40 intake, but it has a truck cam not an HO cam. Yes you can put a distributor in it, and yes it is a roller motor. Another thing to be careful of with these motors is they use a different balance than the mustang motors. One is 28oz and one is 50oz, I always get them confused though.

*ranger7ltr* · 04-30-2011, 08:10 AM

And this 5.0 liter, just like any stock 5.0 liter/302 Ford engine from 1982, has the same 50 oz. balancer on it...The Explorer balancer just has the reluctor ring on it unlike the previous Mustang engines...And a distributor with the proper material drive gear will work just fine...

The 351 Windsor uses the 28 oz. balancer as well as some stroker kits...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...cylinder+heads

gharmon · 05-05-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ranger7ltr

And this 5.0 liter, just like any stock 5.0 liter/302 Ford engine from 1982, has the same 50 oz. balancer on it...The Explorer balancer just has the reluctor ring on it unlike the previous Mustang engines...And a distributor with the proper material drive gear will work just fine...

The 351 Windsor uses the 28 oz. balancer as well as some stroker kits...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...cylinder+heads

So the explorer doesn't have a roller cam? Even the 95 up 302 trucks went to the 5.0ho/351 firing order of 13726548. Even if they come with flat tappet cams I would assume the block is at least roller cam ready?
And yes all 302 since 82 have have the 50oz balancer.

Thanks guys,

Gerald

*snoranger* · 05-05-2011, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gharmon

So the explorer doesn't have a roller cam? Even the 95 up 302 trucks went to the 5.0ho/351 firing order of 13726548. Even if they come with flat tappet cams I would assume the block is at least roller cam ready?
And yes all 302 since 82 have have the 50oz balancer.

Thanks guys,

Gerald

Yes, it is a roller cam and Yes, it uses the HO/351 firing order.

04-20-2011, 07:37 PM	#1
gharmon Wannabe Elite Explorer Valley, Al 91 4X4 sport, '96 xlt AWD Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 95 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Is 96 Explorer 5.0 an HO? Ok, I'm sure this has been covered and If I read long enough I might find the answer but really don't have the time. I'm taking the 5.0 out of my 96 explorer and putting it in a car. I'm wondering is this a 351/302HO engine. I assume it is. Also since it was DIS will a typical distributor drop right back in? And it this a roller motor? Thanks for any help, Gerald

04-30-2011, 01:31 AM	#2
jlsparky7 Wannabe Elite Explorer Woodhaven, Mi 1996 5.0 XLT AWD Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,517 Vehicle Specs	I believe it is. __________________ Explorer how to videos Brakes, Intake, Seafoam, Coolant Flush, Oil change, Differential Flush, Inertia Switch, Thermostat, Transfer Case Flush, Throttle Mod, and more! http://www.youtube.com/user/jlsparky7 If you like/use my vids you can thank me by subscribing to my youtube page! Thanks!

04-30-2011, 08:10 AM	#4
ranger7ltr Elite Explorer Great State of Texas 1999 Sport Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,139 Vehicle Specs	Check the link below for more information... And this 5.0 liter, just like any stock 5.0 liter/302 Ford engine from 1982, has the same 50 oz. balancer on it...The Explorer balancer just has the reluctor ring on it unlike the previous Mustang engines...And a distributor with the proper material drive gear will work just fine... The 351 Windsor uses the 28 oz. balancer as well as some stroker kits... http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...cylinder+heads __________________ When in doubt, use a bigger hammer! 2008 Dodge Charger R/T 2003 Ford F-150 XLT Supercab 1999 Ford Explorer Sport [new playtoy] 1983 Ford Ranger V8 [soon to be gone]