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Explorer, Ranger, Mountaineer 4.0 - 4.6 - 5.0 Nitrous, Superchargers, Camshafts, Head Work, Stroker Kits... DRAG RACING. Explorers, Mountaineers and Rangers CAN move!
 
PLEASE ONLY PM ME WITH YOUR NEW OR UPDATED TIMES/MODS. If you only post your mods/times they will most likely be overlooked and not added. This is the official ET/MPH list. PM me any relevant info on your run, aka time slips and videos. Also list your mods, try and follow the format you see below. If you dont have the time to follow the format, ill organize your info, but any help is appreciated. Suggestions are welcomed. We will use only vehicles relevant to this forum. I only used 1/8th on my personal run because I have not hit the 1/4 yet, but send what you have. Lets get a list going guys and gals... Stock, modified, whatever!!!! Naturally Aspirated 1) Turdle ( aka jtsmith) : 14.819@89.79 R/T .626 2.073 60' 9.375@73.08 1/8...
Stock 1/4 mile and 0-60 times for a TON of cars!!! ^_^ Well, not all of them... But alot ;) OK this is just something i thought yall would find interesting. This is not my list and i do not take credit for it. List is by Mario777 of CarForums.net Zero to 60 & 1/4 Miles Times This collection of 0-60 and 1/4 mile times has been accumulated from many different sources over the past few years. These sources include vehicle testing done by "the experts" at Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track, various written auto publications and from the auto manufacturers themselves. The list below provides "factory stock" road test figures for most of the Makes & Models of "production" vehicles that are available in the United States...
http://www.supersixmotorsports.com/ How does a 300HP naturally aspirated SOHC sound... it's supposed to be good for 650HP with NOS or SC:D For the OHV motors they have ported and polished heads and intakes available. :burnout: Here's another 4.0 Resource: http://www.moranav6racing.com/
Torque Monster Headers Install Write-up and Review
[Edits to follow - work in progress] Where to find the 4.0L SOHC: 1997-2010 Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer 2001-2010 Ford Sport Trac 2001-2010 Mazda B4000 2001-2011 Ford Ranger 2005-2009 Land Rover LR3 2005-2010 Ford Mustang 2006-2010 Ford Sport Trac For us, this story begins in 1997 with the first of the 4.0L SOHC engines being sold in the Explorers. Ford used a "Rocker Arm" part number F77Z-6564-AB in the first of the SOHC engines (1997-1998ish), which was very similar to the follower used in the 4.6/5.4L 2v and 4v motors, but with no oiling hole. Original 4.0L SOHC "Rocker Arms" (cam follower) This is the oiler feed line [part 6578 above] and this is an indicator of an early 4.0L SOHC (1997-2007ish). These engines have...
Good day, I have the need for speed but unfortunately I don’t know how fast I am going. I have a 302 swapped 2 door sport with no working Speedo I was wondering if anyone can help me. It’s a 97 body 00 5.0 engine and ecu 04 mustang transmission 4r70 8:8 rear i did the swap 5 years ago, I remember I had to pin out the tach in order to get it to read correctly but I don’t remember having to do it for the Speedo. it has the sensor in the rear. I swapped it out with a new one but had no effect. im new to the forums and was not sure were to post this but since the truck was built with the idea of speed implied I figure I would come here. thank you.
Hello, Let me preface this post by saying that this is my first ever post in a forum, so if I'm doing something wrong, let me know. This thread is a follow-along of the build for my 1994 Explorer XLT 4.0 OHV. I just figured that other 1st gen enthusiast, like myself, would enjoy seeing my unique approach to building my 4.0 to be an extremely capable daily driver. As for the truck, I purchased it in Seattle, WA for $1000 with 150k miles on it. At 200k I managed to blow the head gasket while playing in the TN ice storms... That's an excuse to upgrade! (or just rebuild, as far as my wife is concerned :D ) I bought a second engine from a buddy, and away I go! (First post, so I'm testing this out with a picture) "No officer, I...
Hopefully this will be my last thread before the swap actually begins. Copying & Pasting from my thread on TRS because I know there is a lot of experience here that doesn't seem to visit there much. Thinking about @410Fortune in particular. Will likely post in other forums and groups as well to collect as much information as possible. I'm preparing for my engine swap to hopefully start in about a month. Planning for the week of president's day and to have the full week to dedicate to the swap. The intent is to roll the donor into the shop on a Saturday, and roll out a V8 swapped Ranger on the following Saturday or Sunday. I will have a few weekends following to iron out issues, but it would be best if it's moving under its own power...
How much can be done to a 5.0L explorer without requiring tuning? Doing the swap on my '99 Ranger. Longblock I'm going to use initially is from a '98 Explorer, everything else is from a '00 Explorer. The '00 Explorer engine will be saved and built for later installation, and truck will be tuned then. Don't really want to be stuck with only what's left of the stock 215 HP until then. I recall reading several years ago when I got the '98 engine, that using 1.7 rockers with the Explorer cam put it about on par with a stock Mustang cam. The engine was purchased for a different project that never happened, but the plan was always to use Explorer EFI and really build the engine later. With that in mind I purchased and installed a set of...
Go go gadget flame suit :D Has anyone ever done a Chevrolet LS series motor swap in their 2nd gen explorer, or any gen explorer for that matter? I know it is a popular swap for fox body cars. Links or pics would be appreciated. The google didn't yield much. I saw a thread with an 01 sport, but the project didn't appear to get anywhere. Thanks! (Edit) - This turns into a build thread... Keep reading.
This is my work in progress thread to my 1977 F150. I purchased the truck as a stock 2wd swaped 351w / C6 truck with a 2.72 9" rear end. The minute I bought the truck I knew I was going to swap it to EFI but it needs to be done affordable as this is going to be my run around the shop work truck. I also know overdrive is about necessary these days so that needs to be in my upgrades to gain more power and fuel economy. This truck will be a daily driver so no antique tags for it. It will need a Virginia state inspection when complete(no smog here). Here is the plan: Engine: 351w roller block, Explorer GT40 heads (.5" head bolt holes) Intake: Knock off PP 351w mustang intake Fuel system: Mid 90s F150 factory rear tank setup. Ignition...
I remember when I had my 94 Mustang GT Convertible and wanted more power. I was looking at the GT40P Heads and intake from a 1998 Explorer. Well the Mustang got totaled and now I have a 1998 5.0 explorer. I got it from the original owner with 130,000 miles and it is in almost mint condition with no flaws. I was wondering why if it has the GT40P heads and intake why is the engine only rated at 215 HP the same as my 1994 GT vert? I guess its the cam? Whats the best cam I can put in to get the most Horse Power? Thanks, jason
After getting an estimate on how much it would run me to fix up my Xploder with all new exhaust, cold side piping, and a bunch of other stuff done up the "right" way... I've decided to convert my Xploder back to NA form so that I can actually ENJOY the truck before I die of old age. Anyways... To start it off I ordered up a MAC cold air intake (I do not have the stock intake) and sold my FMS headers on ebay. I plan on buying a set of torque monster headers in the next week or so but am still up in the air on how I should run my exhaust from a performance "speed" perspective. I do not plan on doing much, if any, off road driving, so am looking for a setup that improves take off and speed for spirited pavement driving that sounds...
Me and another local explorer nut are wanting to put super coupe super chargers on are 5.0 explorers. Mainly because I am a super coupe nut and have like 5 blowers laying around. Any ways we are going to start fabing up some parts to start putting the blowers on are EXs. So what I am looking for is some good pics of the EE kit so we can have something to go off of.
Anyone want any? I know a guy that is going to make a run of them. I'm not a dealer, or am I making a dime off this. I'm guessing this is a one shot deal. $30.00 + Shipping. They are rumoured to help with valve train noise, and give a little less resistance to the moving rockers. I can't confirm anything. They are kinda cool though. This is open till Nov 15th. Then the order is placed. I'm thinking I will have to have them all shipped to me, then I'll ship out. I don't think the guy making them has the time or the desire to do a lot of them and be troubled with shipping.
Do we have a Kill list??.. If not.. Post em.. I know some of you guys have been to tracks... what have you guys beaten and been beaten by... Also list what you have done to your truck incase its not in your sig. In the cases of expo5.0 and especially Troll..don't bother listing what you got under your hoods... we all know :drool: lol Troll
I'm in the planning and gathering stages to 5.0L swap my 99 Ranger. Ideally I'd find a 1999-2001 V8 AWD Explorer or Mountaineer. I almost had the right year and V8 Mountaineer today, but no AWD and it sold before I got off work. I'm not near being ready for it, but was going to take advantage of a good price and location. Still will if the right deal appears. I actually already have a 1998 Explorer 5.0L 2wd drivetrain sitting here unused. I got to thinking, since I've got time anyway, why nmot start collecting parts to convert and use that drivetrain. If I get everything great, if I find a donor first, tit'll be spare paarts. I know that there are probably several fuel system differences between the 98 and 99 Explorers, but since...
Got a local customer with an Explorer who came to the shop with a noise coming from the front cover. As I suspected the timing chain guide on the pass side was broken completely and both movable guides were worn through, right down to the tensioner. Attached is some pics.....
I recently installed my AirMax CAI on my Merc. I have been enjoying the increased throttle response, driveablity and fuel mileage the last few weeks. Even though it is a relatively simple job, I thought I'd take several pictures of the install process. Step by step: You should begin with something looking like this: Loosen the hose clamps at the throttle body and MAF Remove the hose that connects to the oil fill neck that is on the top of the intake tube It is a barb type fitting, wiggle it back and forth to remove. With the hose removed, the intake hose/tube can be removed. It make take some wiggling to get off the throttle body and MAF The MAF is attached to the air box by 4 coarse thread bolts. A 10mm wrench...
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