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    how would one start modifying?

    I saw a post of a picture of a saleen style explorer and i love that look and want to sorta recreate that but in my own way and want my explorer to be a little faster, by little i mean i want a blower in it. i just dont know where to start what to buy first, i dont care about exterior look right...
  2. D

    1998 Explorer Limited AWD Front Axle Locked-Up in Traffic

    Last Thursday during Rush-Hour Traffic on my way home, a noise (metal on metal) & as I jerked the wheel to enter the Suicide-Lane the truck skidded to a halt suddenly. With engine running still, I did a walk-around inspection & found no physical damage or leaks. Engaging Reverse, truck would...
  3. L

    My new project 98 2wd 5 spd sport

    Hello every one I am starting this to doc my new project that I am doin now. you guys may remember me from my white 98 turbo 4.0L 2wd 5spd sport The new Sport that I am working on now is 98 sport 2wd 5spd with 4.0L but I am taking out the v6 and replacing it with the motor that I had...
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    Need a performance cat-back for my '00 5.0L

    Whats up explorer family! Im looking for a 2000 explorer 5.0L performance cat-back for my baby. I looked on flowmaster and magnaflow but they don't have any for my year and engine. Does anyone know any performance cat-back systems that can fit? thank you!
  5. M

    01 mountaineer v8. AWD or rwd?

    This might seem like a really stupid question, because it probably is, but i read that all 2001 v8 mountaineers were AWD. i didn't believe it, so i looked under mine and i didn't see a transfer case or drive shaft or anything. can somebody please help me out?
  6. My 99 5.0L V8 AWD sport

    My 99 5.0L V8 AWD sport

    99 5.0L V8 AWD sport with roof rack removed and ranger rims installed.
  7. K

    2000 Explorer with a rough idle.

    Hello all, I have a 2000 Explorer 5.0L, and about 3 months ago it started running rough. I changed the spark plugs (none of them were fouled), and no luck. Check for vacuum leaks, and found none. Check Engine light doesn't come on bit IS WORKING. as time has gone by the vibration has gotten...
  8. L

    just bought another Explorer

    Hello all I just wanted to let every one know that I just picked up an addtion to the Explorer family. I bought a 96 2wd 5.0L Explorer A/T with 144k on the clock fully loaded leather power moonroof XLT it has tow package w/ 3.73 LS rear full sway bars all the way around runs great. you can...
  9. B

    5.0L engine mods

    hey, ive got the 00 explorer with the 5.0L and its a a standard 302 so i was wondering if i can just use bolt on's and performance parts from like mustangs and on internet sites right? because i want to do some stuff like chrome valve covers and a new carb and stuff and i think i should just be...
  10. M

    97 Explorer EGR Excessive Flow Question

    I have just bought a 97 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0 AWD that has 195000 miles. The check engine light is on and it had two fault codes. An O2 sensor fault (which I cleared by replacing the Downstream, Pasenger side sensor) and it also has a EGR Excessive flow fault. I took the EGR Vacuum Solenoid off...
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    '01 5.0: Spark only on cylinders 1 & 6

    This is a bit of long story but here it is: I've swapped a 2001 Explorer 5.0 into a '68 Bronco. It's in and, to the best of my knowledge, wired up correctly. I'm using an EQE5 EEC-V PCM. After months of trying, I've not been able to get it to start. I'm getting good fuel pressure, which...
  12. J

    Which engine is best to "tune"

    I have a 1996 sport with the pushrod engine. I can either rebuild this engine and "tune" it up in the process, find an OHC to "tune", or get a 5.0 and drop it in my sport (you don't have to tell me how much work it would be to drop the 5.0 in). With cost, horsepower, durability, and...
  13. S

    repair pipe to EGR valve ????/ obd code 0133

    :us:Anybody got a good fix for the pipe going to the EGR valve, besides trying to replace it. It's cracked open on the corragated section.I tried exhaust pipe repair tape and it melted off. Right now I've got brass shim stock around it with hose clamps. Could this be causing the o133 error code...
  14. J

    5.0 in a '93 EB?

    I have a 5.0 out of a '95 F-150 (including all wiring harness,control module,etc...) thinking about throwing that in my '93 Xploder with a 4.0..along with tranny and T.C. out of the truck..figure I'll leave twin traction beams and rearend gears until I destroy them..then have a high pinion dana...
  15. J

    driver's door glass

    Looking for driver's door glass for 93 EB 4 door? thanks
  16. W

    1997 Explorer 5.0L, General questions - should I be concerned?

    Hello all, I have a 1997 5.0L with 207,000 miles. I have just a couple questions that I need help with. First off, how long should it take for the tranny to engage into Drive from "P"? It take mine about a second to engage ( sometimes a little less - sometimes it engages immediatly ). Is this...
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