Ok sweet i’ll check that one out. Are there any other header options besides TMHs for a 97 explorer? I need headers regardless, the OEM ones crippled apart when removing them.
TMH is pretty much the only performance option for these, since the clearance doesnt work for the mustang shorties etc. I know someone on here was trying ot make their own, but I dont think that came to fruition. I heard the old FMS headers could work if you notched the frame, but dont quote me on that one.
Hahaha yeah if you want to read that misadventure check here. My big takeaway: unless you already have the tools and skills to fab headers, you're better off with TMHs.
Googled Comp xr-264, is this what you are referring to?
www.compcams.com
I daily drive a 03 sport trac with a 5.0, 5 speed manual, manual 4wd, obx headers, custom dual exhaust and that comp cam
I also built a 07 ranger with a 5.0, auto trans, tmh headers, Holley computer, custom dual exhaust , x pipe, and that camshaft
Cam install starts somewhere around post 84 in this thread;
410Custom's builds a 2007 Ranger V8 - custom truck build - Project "Ranger Premier"
AINT THAT THE TRUTH!!! Holy crap on the cam swappage...I've had that happen with oil filters...buy the good one, get home open box its a fram SOB people suck Get that Ranger fixed up with a good 5.0 and she will reward youwww.explorerforum.com
I daily drive a 03 sport trac with a 5.0, 5 speed manual, manual 4wd, obx headers, custom dual exhaust and that comp cam
I also built a 07 ranger with a 5.0, auto trans, tmh headers, Holley computer, custom dual exhaust , x pipe, and that camshaft
Cam install starts somewhere around post 84 in this thread;
410Custom's builds a 2007 Ranger V8 - custom truck build - Project "Ranger Premier"
AINT THAT THE TRUTH!!! Holy crap on the cam swappage...I've had that happen with oil filters...buy the good one, get home open box its a fram SOB people suck Get that Ranger fixed up with a good 5.0 and she will reward you
wouldn't have to be if your vehicle identifies as a pre 1975...........
How would the emissions testing site actually know it was an aftermarket cam though?
these days you can identify as almost anything!
hmmm true. i would guess it'd depend on how close they pay attn. sometimes they listen to the idle sometimes they just test haha imo if it passes the sniffer it should pass in general
Was everything stock other than camshaft in this example?
Yes!
I really think this is the cam I wanna go with, but man I can’t wrap my head around tuning? Is this something everyone is commonly doing when installing a new cam? Do most people tune themselves or do they take the engine somewhere?
to get the most out of a new cam (when paired with breathing mods), tuning is good. is it required? i dont think so. but to make the most of your investment, you can tune. you take your truck to a tuning shop and they do all their magic (ie. w spark timing, AFR, etc) some companies will do it over the air, but usually you bring it in person. to DIY it i dont think you can custom do your own tune (at least a good one) without lots of research and experience. imo the canned tune in an SCT tuner is ok, but leaves something to be desired still
