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    5.0 Long tube header build

    Been working on a set of Long Tube Headers for the 5.0 in the explorer. Drivers side is mocked up and ready to be welded up for good. Header collectors exit on the outside of the frame rail.
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    My 2003 Limited

    My 2003 Limited. 4.6 v-8 dumped exhaust under truck aftermarket 20 inch "Forte" wheels All Murdered out. 6000k Hid's Low's 4300K 55w High's 4300k Fog's
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    My 96 Turbo Sport

    96 Ford Explorer Sport Mercury Mountaineer Front Clip Aftermarket 20" Wheels Lowered 4" front & 4" rear 5.0 Swap from 00 Mountaineer 2wd Modified 5.0 Foxbody Mustang Turbo kit. Reversed Intake Manifold Custom Fuel Rail's Build 4r70w w/ 3600 Turbo Stall Completly Stock 5.0 from valve...
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    My 03 limited

    03 Limited 4.6 Lowered Hid's New tires have been installed since pictures.
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    Weird 5r55 Problem

    Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6 V-8 4x4 Symptoms: Ive been having this weird issue since i replaced the engine on my 02. The transmission has 20,000 miles on rebuild, shifted flawlessly and did not throw any codes before engine removal and rebuild. Now it is throwing a Shift...
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    My 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4x4

    My new to me 2001 Ford Explorer Sport.... MOD's 2 Inch drop front 3 Inch drop rear 20 Inch "Forte" wheels Lower Plastics Painted Body Color 6000k Hid's Dumped exhaust using factory resonator. Only picture i have uploaded at the moment.
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    Turbo SOHC to Turbo 5.0 V-8 AWD

    Been a while since ive posted up here. Blew up the SOHC. 10.0 to 1 compression and 20lbs didnt last long. Anyways, picked up a 99 mounty rollover truck with the 5.0 for $450. 77k miles. Working on striping and pulling out the SOHC and doing the 5.0 swap. My truck: 1996 Explorer SPORT...
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    Got Paint happy with the 97.

    Got really bored in the garage today, found a can of semi-gloss black paint and decided to try my skills out. Painted the side trim that always seems to be dull and "Grayish". Also painted the "Silver" section of the grill black. Not sure on this one, I dont like the way it looks. Does...
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    Bought one of those uber rare 4 door 5 speed 2nd gens.

    Picked up a 97 Explorer 4 door 4x4 5 Speed manual. :) Picts up in a bit.
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    Another Addition To the Exp Family

    My other Sport 1999 (nicknamed the black *****) 4.0 OHV 5 Speed 2WD 125k miles. Bought this one to make some money. Had to replace the cat's and an injector. Whatcha guys think? I know its a stock explorer but.....
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    94 Explorer no start

    I just picked up another explorer at the local dealers auction this past thrusday, a 94 4.0 2wd. Bought it through the non running lane. Its got couple of problems. #1 is the truck has no spark. I have checked the all the fuses and relays, havent been able to see if it is throwing a code. #2 The...
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    SOHC turbo

    Going in my 96 in place of the ohv, Using the same hot side as the old motor 4.0 OHV. :biggthump
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    The 4.0 teardown and rebuild thread.

    Finally got around to tearing into my 1996 4.0 OHV that has been having a fuming and dead miss. Did the compression test last week and came up with #1 95 #2 75 #3 0 #4 90 #5 95 #6 95 Decided to tear into the engine and see what is wrong. Here is a Complete tear down thread with as many...
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    Well the 4.0 finally bit the dust.

    Well the 4.0 in my explorer finally gave its life today. No compression in the #3 cylinder. I believe the ringland on the piston is no longer there. Will findout more information when i go to pulling out the engine. Time for a rebuild. 270,000 Miles and 60,000 of them being under 15-18 Lbs of...
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    Does anyone ever get tired of having a modded ex?

    My 96 Sport has been turboed for almost a year now. I love the boost and the added HP the turbo makes, but it seems to be problem after problem. Im almost to the point of putting it back to stock. Oil leak after oil leak, blow by, coolant leaks, dies all the time at lights (tune), ****ty mpg...
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    My 96 Turbo Sport

    Quick video i made and put up on YouTube.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt6F6qPBU6U
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    My turbocharged 96 sport

    1996 Explorer Sport Branson, Missouri 65737 slammed98z@hotmail.com Here are the most recent pictures of my turbo 96 ex... 1996 4.0 OHV 270,000 miles Custom single turbo kit. FMIC 98 XLS front bumper HIDS 4" drop front 5" drop rear 18" carrol shelby wheels Gm-4 turbo Ebay...
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    What maf for 4.0 ohv turbo?

    Wondering what MAF i should go with on my 96 4.0 ohv turbo. Maxing the stock one out at 5lbs. Little breakdown of the setup: Front mounted GM-4 Turbo .38 exhaust/ .41 intake, Custom exhaust manifold for turbo. 30lb Accel injectors, Meth kit, Non-Intercooled, HKS SSQV Bov, 3 inch downpipe dumped...
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    Fmic (front mount intercooler) installed

    Finally got around to putting the front mount on my ex. Kinda sleeperish if you ask me.
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    96 Exp 18 inch carrol shelby wheels.

    18x9.5 Carrol Shelby CS69 Special Edition wheels wrapped in 295/35/18's in the rear and 245/40/18's in the front. Need to have a wheel alignment in the front to correct the camber, and need to get some 1.5-2.0 inch spacers for the rear to make the sit where i want them. over all i am happy...
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    My Turbo build thread 96 4.0 Exploder

    Going to be starting my turbo build on my 96 Explorer Sport 4.0 v-6 Manual trans tommorow. Im going to use a Gm-4 Turbocharger off a 1995 Chevy 6.5 TD, ebay intercooler and charge piping. Turbo is going to be mounted where the stock airbox/ resavores are located. Will keep you guys updated on...
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    New member from Branson West, Missouri with a 96 2door 5 speed

    Whats up, new member here from Branson West, Missouri 65737 with a 1996 Explorer 2 Door 4.0 OHV 5 Speed. Modifications for now are: 3 inch drop front & back Flowmaster Muffler 5% Tint System Lower profile tires on stock wheels Future planned mods are: Mid mounted turbo...
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