1991 explorer build ttb44 & LS Swap

[fordpickupman]

We’re all anxious to see it together

 

[KurtECV]

waiting on shop room to start tearing it down, im anxious hopefully i dont end up parting out lol

Parting out the entire rig?

 

[daygor87]

Parting out the entire rig?

hahaha im not going to part it im going to actually finish this one since i regret selling my ranger this is my chance to redeem myself lol but just hate waiting so looking at other things i can do while i wait lol

 

[410Fortune]

see that is why you need at least 27 projects going at one time!! So while you wait there is still plenty to do!

HELP ME

 

[KurtECV]

see that is why you need at least 27 projects going at one time!! So while you wait there is still plenty to do!

HELP ME

Im right there with ya. hell ive got two projects going at once on the same rig

 

[daygor87]

It Won’t let me upload video but broke in my tires lol

 

[KurtECV]

We need pictures of the final install

 

[daygor87]

We need pictures of the final install

Final install isn’t done needs to go to shop to get pushed back and have firewall redone it’s just sitting in stock location for now

 

[KurtECV]

Final install isn’t done needs to go to shop to get pushed back and have firewall redone it’s just sitting in stock location for now

The Ls fits in the stock 4.0 location? I assume new mounts and whatnot are required

 

[daygor87]

The Ls fits in the stock 4.0 location? I assume new mounts and whatnot are required

Correct new motor mounts used dirt dingo 240z mounts used for this install in stock location , I’m having my motor pushed back so the crack pulley is at about the cross member where the engine currently sits here’s a pic of what it should look like

 

[KurtECV]

Correct new motor mounts used dirt dingo 240z mounts used for this install in stock location , I’m having my motor pushed back so the crack pulley is at about the cross member where the engine currently sits here’s a pic of what it should look like

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Jesus that is stuffed under there. I assume that is to keep the truck balanced front to rear?

 

[410Fortune]

pre runner!!! yeah buddy it is for balance so you do not nose dive
those are some nice kings holy moley long live the beamed trucks

 

[KurtECV]

pre runner!!! yeah buddy it is for balance so you do not nose dive
those are some nice kings holy moley long live the beamed trucks

yup thats what i was thinking 410

 

[KurtECV]

BUMP?

 

[daygor87]

BUMP?

Still got about a month or so till truck goes into shop they said mid November, ordered some other parts see if they fit since I have all the suspension stuff already so this should keep me busy See if they clear the frame and steering, won’t be able to test fit till this weekend they are hooker ls turbo headers if they do fit I’ll do the eBay special Turbo and do 7-8 psi and call it a day, also got some high clearance radius arms will be installing those tomorrow will post pictures up

 

[KurtECV]

Still got about a month or so till truck goes into shop they said mid November, ordered some other parts see if they fit since I have all the suspension stuff already so this should keep me busy See if they clear the frame and steering, won’t be able to test fit till this weekend they are hooker ls turbo headers if they do fit I’ll do the eBay special Turbo and do 7-8 psi and call it a day, also got some high clearance radius arms will be installing those tomorrow will post pictures up

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Is the motor still in its original position, Or did you move it back in the chassis already?

Curious how the steering shaft and steering box fit with the manifolds and all that, and how well it cleared the HVAC box on the right side.

 

[daygor87]

Is the motor still in its original position, Or did you move it back in the chassis already?

Curious how the steering shaft and steering box fit with the manifolds and all that, and how well it cleared the HVAC box on the right side.

Has not been moved back yet , this is my alternative to having to get custom headers made once the motor is pushed back should be test fitting Friday or this weekend I’ll keep you posted

 

[KurtECV]

What headers are you using in these pictures?

Here some pics of the header clearance and ended up switching the truck accessories to the Holley mid race accessories

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[410Fortune]

I wish somebody would make some header logs like those for our 302.......might fit the explorer engine bay
I know the old 289 tri y headers were close to that design

Thanks for the update! There are tons of people waiting to see this truck up and running around! glad it didn't get chopped to pieces

 

[KurtECV]

I wish somebody would make some header logs like those for our 302.......might fit the explorer engine bay
I know the old 289 tri y headers were close to that design

Thanks for the update! There are tons of people waiting to see this truck up and running around! glad it didn't get chopped to pieces

Agreed. I am a month or two away from pulling my 4.0 out for the 5.3 i have in my shop, wiring is done for the stand-alone system, just needs to be integrated into the explorer (fuel pump, Keyed Ignition, etc)