Hi,
My name is John. I am the owner of a street rod shop in Illinois. I have an extensive automotive background, but haven't messed with a 5.0 since my 5.0 HO Ranger project of about 10 years ago. I know technology has changed since then, so I am looking for advice on building a mild, but awesome looking 5.0 for a one-of-a-kind 1940 Ford Pickup. I just purchased a 1997 Explorer 5.0, complete less computer and MAF. This will be the basis of my powerplant. I am looking at the BBK SSI intake. This is quite an impressive looking manifold, but I've read bad things about them. How many people are using them, and are there any quirks? I have no hood clearance issues in this application, so I'm not worried about that. What would be a good cam to run with this intake? What about 1.7 rockers? I'm not looking for gobs of power, just want a nice running, show stopping engine.
On our show cars, we try to make the engine compartment as clean as possible. On our Tuned Port cars, I run Speed Density instead of MAF just because they are easier to "clean up". I have thoughts on hiding a MAF sensor if I need to, but I would REALLY rather go back to SD. Can the system be rewired to run the distributorless ignition with a SD computer, or will I need to run a distributor? If I go back to SD, is there a cam recommended for use with the SSI manifold? Again, what about 1.7 rockers? I understand that SD is more sensitve to cam changes, just trying to weigh my options before I finalize my buildup plans.
I will be running an AOD (or equivelant) with this combo. I don't have a problem using a higher stall convertor. I'm not sure of rearend ratio yet, probably somewhere in the 3.73 to 4.11 range depending on tire diameter. The exhaust will be coated (or stainless) headers, flowmasters, and piped either out the back, or through the running boards just ahead of the rear tires. If I decide to keep the current electrical system, where can I find a detailed schematic so I can modify the harness to fit it's new application? I think these are all of the questions I have for now, but I'm sure more will arise as the discussion goes on...
Thanks in advance!
John
My name is John. I am the owner of a street rod shop in Illinois. I have an extensive automotive background, but haven't messed with a 5.0 since my 5.0 HO Ranger project of about 10 years ago. I know technology has changed since then, so I am looking for advice on building a mild, but awesome looking 5.0 for a one-of-a-kind 1940 Ford Pickup. I just purchased a 1997 Explorer 5.0, complete less computer and MAF. This will be the basis of my powerplant. I am looking at the BBK SSI intake. This is quite an impressive looking manifold, but I've read bad things about them. How many people are using them, and are there any quirks? I have no hood clearance issues in this application, so I'm not worried about that. What would be a good cam to run with this intake? What about 1.7 rockers? I'm not looking for gobs of power, just want a nice running, show stopping engine.
On our show cars, we try to make the engine compartment as clean as possible. On our Tuned Port cars, I run Speed Density instead of MAF just because they are easier to "clean up". I have thoughts on hiding a MAF sensor if I need to, but I would REALLY rather go back to SD. Can the system be rewired to run the distributorless ignition with a SD computer, or will I need to run a distributor? If I go back to SD, is there a cam recommended for use with the SSI manifold? Again, what about 1.7 rockers? I understand that SD is more sensitve to cam changes, just trying to weigh my options before I finalize my buildup plans.
I will be running an AOD (or equivelant) with this combo. I don't have a problem using a higher stall convertor. I'm not sure of rearend ratio yet, probably somewhere in the 3.73 to 4.11 range depending on tire diameter. The exhaust will be coated (or stainless) headers, flowmasters, and piped either out the back, or through the running boards just ahead of the rear tires. If I decide to keep the current electrical system, where can I find a detailed schematic so I can modify the harness to fit it's new application? I think these are all of the questions I have for now, but I'm sure more will arise as the discussion goes on...
Thanks in advance!
John