Fredness
Elite Explorer
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I have a 1998 Explorer Sport.
Anyone with an early SOHC, learns one thing quickly - if it isn't a '99-'03, there is nothing for it.
But why?
I presume it is because the '99 is the first year of the "improved" SOHC (timing chain cassette mods) and the year after the "death" of the OHC engine in the Explorer. This makes sense for parts makers since "obviously" anything that is a 4.0L before '99 is not an SOHC.
We've seen the same issues with the 3.0L in the Ranger being listed as a completely different engine that the Taurus, which we now know is not true.
Also, I've gotten the same mis-information from parts makers: "Oh, you have a '98? That's an OHV engine" - Sorry Mr. Aftermarket parts maker, I know the difference, I HAVE an SOHC. We also know that the '97 was a mixed SOHC/OHV year as well.
So, before my '99-'03 SOHC Explorer headers get here, prove they will or will not fit...
Anyone with an early SOHC, learns one thing quickly - if it isn't a '99-'03, there is nothing for it.
But why?
I presume it is because the '99 is the first year of the "improved" SOHC (timing chain cassette mods) and the year after the "death" of the OHC engine in the Explorer. This makes sense for parts makers since "obviously" anything that is a 4.0L before '99 is not an SOHC.
We've seen the same issues with the 3.0L in the Ranger being listed as a completely different engine that the Taurus, which we now know is not true.
Also, I've gotten the same mis-information from parts makers: "Oh, you have a '98? That's an OHV engine" - Sorry Mr. Aftermarket parts maker, I know the difference, I HAVE an SOHC. We also know that the '97 was a mixed SOHC/OHV year as well.
So, before my '99-'03 SOHC Explorer headers get here, prove they will or will not fit...