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    Major NooB

    I have to say that in the area of audio systems I am extremely lame. A salesman will rip me off I need your advise. I am looking for advise to avoid costly problems and on the best easiest to install system. I would like the system to not be too busy. I don't like getting out a microscope...
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    Big hp out of a 4.0l ohv

    I could not find the answer right away so i figured this might be helpful for others. When you look at swapping a v8 you might want to consider this instead. "We offer ported cylinder heads, cams, forged pistons to raise the compression ratio. To make 400 HP you will also need a 125-shot of...
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    Manual transmission help 400hp 37" tires?

    Real simple ; I thought. I need to find a good manual transmission i can bolt to a 4.0l ohv. Please Don't ask about the 400hp, the important part is it is a v6 and it will be spinning 37-38' tires. I am willing to use a divorced transfer case if i have to. I was told a t5 is not good...
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    t5 ford 9" sas

    Can I swap a t5 onto my 4.0l ohv? what about the transfer case? Has anyone used a ford 9" as a sas? If you want toooo much info i can elaborate but really who likes reading too much hypothetical info. UPDATE Trust me, you don't want to read further than this. Going with a Dana 60 SAS and a...
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    Best manual trans swap if i also swap in a 302-or 351?

    zf S542 ? I have been doing my "homework" and there are quite a few options for the manual trans. I have not completely made up my mind on a manual I might go with a auto. So the question is what is an easy fit that is known to work. Oh and it needs to be an extreme duty or be able...
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    stock 2nd vs 1st gen.

    Which is taller/more top heavy, 1st gen or 2nd gen.
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    Motorsport A4 block

    Can i swap a Motorsport A4 block directly into my explorer if it is set up for a stock explorer 302? I'm thinking stroker kit and enough hp to blow head gaskets off the stock block.
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    Help Rebuild 92 trans/Frankentranny

    I read/ skimmed the Project Frankentranny write up and it seems it was a great resource but i was not able to get the pictures to work. I also found it might take me quite some time "days" to sift through it to get the basic parts needed and modifications in a simple list form. I was hoping...
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    Help - engine lifter problems?

    I have been trying to decide on the explorer to buy for the last few months and its killing me. I have decided on a 91-94 body style but I am having a hard time finding clean units without lifter problems. What is better off-road 2 door or 4 door. I tried to find a "lifter" link that would...
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    I did a search and didnt find this info

    swapping a 5.0 into a 4.0 97 explorers. What I found was arguments for and against it. I have been looking for my new explorer and it needs to be a 5.0 based on my goals. The problem is the area I am in does not seem to be letting any good appropriate vehicles out on the market. Alot...
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    warranty ran out

    14100 km and my warranty has run out. I either get another waranty or put the 3-4 grand into a money market account. lol The question is what is the most common problems I will face over the next 50-60 thousand km? The other issue is the magnitude of the work required for the repairs...
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    awd vs 4wd with 33's ?

    I was planning to buy another explorer and was thinking 1998 vintage. I plan on a 3" body lift and some 33 inch tires. So exactly what is the awd and 4wd difference on these? it is completely a mechanical difference or is is electronic? Oh and I plan to put some extra ponies in...
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    HELP 2wd front spindle bearing replacement

    2000 limited 2wd ford explorer. I pulled the rotor and have properly set the caliper up top to stop it from damaging the brake line. The bearings were not "blue" but I am at 130 thousand miles and felt like it was a good time to replace them. my concern is getting the outer race out of the...
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