swap to a v8 from a explorer

What other V8's are able to go into an 02 explorer Eddie Bauer edition? Would a transmission swap need to also happen? Wondering about a 3.5 Ecoboost or a 5.0. also approximate cost and any suggestions are welcome.

Hello all, I have a 1996 AWD 5.0 explorer. I want to do a complete swap to a 1958 Apache I inherited from my dad. I am a Ford guy. Can I do the swap without any AWD parts, just make it a straight swap? Can I use the AWD tranny without the transfercase? Straight to drive line?

This is my first ever thread, so give me your thoughts. I have a 97 xlt 4x4 sohc 4.0, I never off road, and I live in the city. I want a v8, its as simple as that, 5.0 or better, but I cant seem to find a swap kit(crate engine, all wiring, water pump, ect.) SO how should I go about this. I was...

I am reading over the proceedure for cam chain tensioners and realizing this is a big job. I was wondering if anyone has swapped this motor for a 5.0? I am considering this as my wife's has the 5.0 and is a much better motor. How hard is this swap? I will get a donor vehicle to do it so I will...

So I own a 2002 3.0 V6 Ford Ranger edge (2WD automatic) and I've seen ford rangers on the internet with 5.0 V8 engines from a explorer. :scratch: I was wondering if I were going to swap my v6 to a v8 out of an explorer, What year of engines should I use? What kind of modifications can I...