Kenne Bell Explorer Phase 2 build begins!!!

I finally got off of my lazy butt and started tearing KBX down for its phase 2 stage of mods I have planned for it. I took a vid but way too busy/lazy to post it. The whole front end and hood are pretty much torn off and I just dropped the radiator out. I should be pulling the engine tomorrow if my schedule allows. A lot of interesting things going on with this stage of mods. After this stage of mods are completed I should be able to lay down some pretty respectable power finally; along with some good ET's in the 1/4 mile.

So far the additional mods that are sitting in my garage are:

*VT built 4.6 Billet shortblock
*Kenne Bell 8 rib swap kit w/ 2.75" snout pulley
*KB 8.5" crank pulley (20psi boost)
*New adapted fenderwell CAI fabbed by yours truly (very custom)
*Steeda billet fuel rails w/ -8AN crossover
*JBA headers
*Meziere electric water pump WP347
*Meziere wiring kit
*SD 60 lb/hr injectors
*SCT BA2800 MAS (swapping from my existing BA2400)
*Art Carr 4R70W tranny w/ 3200 stall TC built to withstand 900 hp. I am sure the swap from the 5R to the standalone 4R will be fun.
*8 bolt flywheel
*SN-197 Tranny K-member adapter for 4R70W
*Dual Ford GT (supercar) fuel pumps
*Dual -8AN fuel lines
*Aeromotive A-1000 FPR
*-6AN return line
*Baumann TMU for 4R70W
*4R70W tranny wiring harness



*Custom driveshaft (after new tranny is in)


Anyways in the list of mods I am probably forgetting something in one of the lists. Should be fun. Hopefully I can get it to 600 within the next few months if things go well (money+time). I love doing all the work on my own truck and all, but I kind of wish I could snap my fingers and have it done. Along with the power mods I am also going to be going with a chrome accented Black and Ford blue theme under the hood. The valve covers will get the Ford blue along with the billet rails which already are blue along with the elec fan. Depending on price I might take my PA perf. alternator I been running and have it powdercoated blue also. Well I have yapped for long enough in here tonight. Good night.

 

[tmsoko]

Isn't that sad when it becomes "only another $700"! I have about $4-5K to go before this is on the road and it doesn't even come close to having everything I want to put into it. I don't even want to add up what I have in it, as I already have 2.4L supercharger, intercooler, shortblock, heads, headers, etc..

I can't wait to see vids of your truck running!

T

 

[jfman]

Does that truck have a IRS or an SA ?

 

[sn0border88]

IRS. but there is a 4link in the works or so I hear

 

[rocket 5979]

Isn't that sad when it becomes "only another $700"! I have about $4-5K to go before this is on the road and it doesn't even come close to having everything I want to put into it. I don't even want to add up what I have in it, as I already have 2.4L supercharger, intercooler, shortblock, heads, headers, etc..

I can't wait to see vids of your truck running!

T

Yes, you are right. I am glad that this stage of buying mods should be over soon. Then I can relax for a while and save for other fun stuff besides racing!

Speaking of your truck, I haven't noticed if you had any updates on the build or not? Where are you at with that thing?

 

[rocket 5979]

IRS. but there is a 4link in the works or so I hear

Yep, Snoborder is right. Running stock IRS till it blows this year. Then I plan to do the custom 4 link with SAS next year along with a few other things.

 

[tmsoko]

Nothing has happened with my truck in the past month. Headers are done, oil pan is 98% done, intake is ~20%. I am currently drawing all the parts in Catia, in order to send off files for water jet cutting. Once I get the parts from water jet, it should weld up pretty quick.

I highly doubt I will be running this season however

 

[Jimbo1221]

Yep, Snoborder is right. Running stock IRS till it blows this year. Then I plan to do the custom 4 link with SAS next year along with a few other things.

We did decent for pulling the transmission and driveshaft out this evening...spent most of the time sitting at it and saying, "yup..." or "mmmhmmm." Until of course, it started getting dark out, and then we whizzed through everything!

I can't wait for this to be finally done and get this bad mother f***er on the road!!!! We have actually made good time doing most of the removing, and only running into a bunch of pain in the a** piddily bulls*** snags...but like they say, get all that out now before the good stuff goes in!

The IRS, I am assuming, will probably last for awhile on the street, but probably minimal time if we are constantly at the track, Rob racing, and me videotaping.

Other than that, I can't wait for everything to get here so we can start putting it back together, and then get it on the road...and of course, wait till next year for the 4-link and other "misc." items!

-Jimbo

 

[rocket 5979]

We did decent for pulling the transmission and driveshaft out this evening...spent most of the time sitting at it and saying, "yup..." or "mmmhmmm." Until of course, it started getting dark out, and then we whizzed through everything!

I can't wait for this to be finally done and get this bad mother f***er on the road!!!! We have actually made good time doing most of the removing, and only running into a bunch of pain in the a** piddily bulls*** snags...but like they say, get all that out now before the good stuff goes in!

The IRS, I am assuming, will probably last for awhile on the street, but probably minimal time if we are constantly at the track, Rob racing, and me videotaping.

Other than that, I can't wait for everything to get here so we can start putting it back together, and then get it on the road...and of course, wait till next year for the 4-link and other "misc." items!

-Jimbo

Hey Jim, good to see you post in here bro. Like Jim said, the tranny is out. Pulling the fuel tank and doing the fuel system stuff in the next few days.

You DO know our NEXT project will be to get your 5.0 V8 Explorer in the 12's, don't you? Like I said today, I want another blower project. I'm thinking another Powerdyne XB-1A project. And no I will not lend ya the money even though I keep trying to give ideas on how to spend it.

 

[tmsoko]

Yep, Snoborder is right. Running stock IRS till it blows this year. Then I plan to do the custom 4 link with SAS next year along with a few other things.

I finally had a prime opportunity to look at an Explorer up on the lift today. There is 100% no way to do a Solid Axle Swap in a late Explorer with IRS, unless you chop the rear frame section out and cut up the floor pan. As I remembered, the halfshafts run through the frame rails, that was done in order to have foot room for the third row seat.

That would be a MAJOR undertaking!

 

[rocket 5979]

I finally had a prime opportunity to look at an Explorer up on the lift today. There is 100% no way to do a Solid Axle Swap in a late Explorer with IRS, unless you chop the rear frame section out and cut up the floor pan. As I remembered, the halfshafts run through the frame rails, that was done in order to have foot room for the third row seat.

That would be a MAJOR undertaking!

Trust me, I spent hours under my X. There is a way.

That would be a MAJOR undertaking!

Uuuum, that is pretty much the status quo for my project.

 

[tmsoko]

Agreed, there is always a way! The way for this one will just be one hell of a PITA.

 

[rocket 5979]

While waiting for the other parts I decided to snap a few better still pictures of KBX's new engine that I built. Here you go...

 

[Jakee]

Would look better in my sploder.

 

[rocket 5979]

Would look better in my sploder.

Give me $20,000 and it is yours...

 

[Jakee]

Give me $20,000 and it is yours...

How much of it would 75$ get?

 

[Jakee]

I couldn't even dream of a motor this awesome looking and powerful.

Very good work.

 

[section525]

I'm not going to lie to you. That is one sweet looking setup.

 

[410Fortune]

I am willing to be the first Gen II to do a 4.6L conversion if you dontate that sucker to me

 

[rocket 5979]

How much of it would 75$ get?

It would get the front fuel rail crossover! hehehe.







Thanks for the compliments guys.

 

[EMG7895]

One question, what made you want to stay with the 4.6 instead of a lbigger engine, since you are pretty much changing everything stock anyways? I like the project alot, just what to know what the reasoning is for staying 4.6 instead of pulling it and dropping in a big block.