5.0 swap in 96

[fordkrazy]

Hey there all....wow it has been a while since i was on here but ive got a new project. I am going to swap a 5.0 into my 96 and was wondering if you all had any tips on what was a pain and what would make things more simple. here is what i have so far.

2000 5.0 2wd with tranny and complete motor w/ accessories....only 84k on the clock!!
wire harness between the motor and body for all the engine and tranny sensors
ECU from a 98 mounty v8 2wd

i pulled this all out of a u-pull-it place...they have tons of explorers so if i need something else (computer / wireing) let me know.

Now here is my questions...there are not about fitment i can get that...it is for all the wireing and such...am i on the right track or should i get the ECU from an older X? any other wiring i am going to need? I would like to make this as plug and play as possibe....so anything i can use existing on the 96 like fuel and wireing i would love. i was reading that the newer fuel systems are returnless....any advantages? if so is it easy to convert the 96 to that? also do i need to convert the main power system to the 2000 or another v8 year? if so is all the wireing on the interior the same as the 96 so i can just plug it in and go?

Anything else im missing?

Thanks guys

 

[fordkrazy]

no one?

 

[Dan Whitaker]

If possible get the ECU from the same Explorer you pulled the engine from. You will need one regardless for a V8. The reason I suggest the same one is it will match. There is a code on the ECU and they are not the same for each Explorer & could cause a problem.

 

[fordkrazy]

mmmm....well the ECU was already gone by the time i got to it....i know i need the computer...i have one...but its out of a 98 mounty v8. but should i get an older one...i just realized that the newer ones have the chip keys....when did that start? 98 ill bet..