Could we make a mod list for the 5.0?

[Xan]

The 5.0 Mod list!

I just think that would make it easier on everyone and bust down alot of repeat threads maybe ever put links and stuff in the threads. I'd even make the master post and update it regularly if you guys are down for telling me what you got and where you got it, or make links the write ups on how to make them or to like the 5.0 exhaust post.

Ok started it Here http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188596

 

[MountaineerGreen]

My Mods: Not in order, but if I had it to do again, this is what I would do.

#1. Torque Monster Headers

#2. 1" Intake Spacer (I recommend to install with headers)

#3. Secondary CAT Removal and Exhaust

#4. Taylor 8.2mm wires

#5 Not a motor mod, but more usable power- 4406 Swap (Manual Shift Transfer Case, True 4x4)

Yet to Come:

MAC intake

Custom Tune

Way down the line:

Cam, Stroker Kit

You can see write ups in my Elite Registry for Headers and Intake 4406 Swap

 

[section525]

My Mods: Not in order, but if I had it to do again, this is what I would do.

#1. Torque Monster Headers

#2. K&N Intake

#3 FMS E-303 Cam

#4 1.6 FMS Roller Rockers

#5 Magnaflow Exhaust

#6 Not a motor mod, but more usable power- 1354 Swap (Manual Shift Transfer Case, True 4x4)

#7 Apten Chip = the ghey

Way down the line:

351W

 

[Turdle]

My mods, not in order, but if I had to do it again this is what I did

#1 Torquemonster headers
#2 Intake Spacer ( 1")
#3Exhaust-remove 2nd cats
#4Shift improver
#5 FMS X-cam (good for the additional cubes)
#6Stroker Kit
#7Fuel system and injectors-
#8 Torque converter to match Cam and Weight
#9 Aluminum heads
#10 BBK 75mm throttle body

#11 For better driveability a 4406 in place of AWD
#12, my lousy Maf,
#13 Professional Products Typhoon intake with 94-95 mustang 45 degree elbow
#14 MSD coilpacks

Yet to come
Lightning Maf

Tuning by James

 

[justin146]

1. HX35W Holset turbocharger

2. 38mm SS wastegate

3. Turbonetics Raptor BOV

4. 24x12x4 intercooler, custom mounted w/fan and scoop

5. 3" exhaust post turbo

6. 2 into 1 replacing muffler

7. AEM UEGO Wideband o2

8. 39lb FMS EV6 injectors

9. 80mm Lightning MAF

10. custom PCV

11. JLP vented oil cap

12. GSS342 255L fuel pump

13. stock longblock

14. STS Turbo oil return pump

15. AEM 4" air filter

16. Outerwears filter cover

17. retained AWD to save rear tires

coming soon...

1. FMS headers

 

[celly]

1. Pro-Flo cat back exhaust.

2. Volant air intake, modded from a SOHC kit.

3. XC2 flasher, three Bama Tunes

4. MSD coil packs.

5. C&L MAF body, stock electronics.

6. Ported/polished OEM TB.

Hope to do:

-TM headers (jon smith knows where I'm going with this ).

-5/8" intake spacer, I have it but haven't installed (1" spacer means EGR tube needs modding so I got the thinner spacer). I'll most likely get installed when TMH get done.

 

[techieman33]

Hope to do:

-TM headers (jon smith knows where I'm going with this ).

Get in line he's helping me first

My mods

1. MAC CAI intake

2.Flowmaster 50 series, removed 2 rear cats. (didn't notice much difference over stock)

3. Torque Monster headers, ordering them next friday.

 

[MountaineerGreen]

3. Torque Monster headers, ordering them next friday.

 

[celly]

Get in line he's helping me first

Given that yours are being ordered AND you live in Kansas, I don't think we'll be tripping over each other to get it done. :

 

[aldive]

Any of you have dyno data for these mods? If so, please post them.

 

[Hokie]

3. Torque Monster headers, ordering them next friday.

Are the TM headers really that amazing of a mod?

 

[MountaineerGreen]

Are the TM headers really that amazing of a mod?

YES!

You'll be amazed at the difference they make both in power and mileage. The sound is just another plus.

Seriously, between my 4406 and the TMH's I am getting 17 mpg in mixed driving conditions even with my 33's, lift, and weight of all added parts. That is not a best, that is several tanks of gas.

 

[aldive]

YES!

You'll be amazed at the difference they make both in power and mileage. The sound is just another plus.

Seriously, between my 4406 and the TMH's I am getting 17 mpg in mixed driving conditions even with my 33's, lift, and weight of all added parts. That is not a best, that is several tanks of gas.

Any before/after dyno data?

 

[MountaineerGreen]

No dyno data- I was AWD at the time of the swap, so no dyno pulls possible.

 

[Hokie]

YES!

You'll be amazed at the difference they make both in power and mileage. The sound is just another plus.

Seriously, between my 4406 and the TMH's I am getting 17 mpg in mixed driving conditions even with my 33's, lift, and weight of all added parts. That is not a best, that is several tanks of gas.

So without getting into machine work on the heads, what is the build potential (hp/tq) for an Explorer 5.0?

I just got an email saying that I'm receiving a $2k fellowship for the fall... so I'm thinking:

(In addition to my throttle body spacer, MAC CAI, 2.5" exhaust, 4.10's and manual 4406)

Re-do exhaust with a Flowmaster 50
TM headers
1.6 RR's
1" intake spacer
Maybe E-303 cam

Think that would yield 275-300 hp?

That would eat up half of my fellowship, but hey, its money that I wasn't budgeting and will soon be in my pocket right?

Hey Evan... NE Arkansas isn't thaaaaaat far from Southern IN (I could probably come up with a reason to be in Paducah, KY for work)

 

[MountaineerGreen]

Really, your heads are ideal- not much can be gained by working on them for the HP you are looking for.

I'd install the headers, intake spacer, rockers and cam all at once- it wouldn't be that hard to do. The headers would certainly be easier to do with the upper intake and valve covers removed. I'd venture to guess with proper tools and 3 days it could be done.

I am not really sure about HP and TQ numbers, but you'd have one mean 5.0 for sure. You'd definitely need to think about a dyno tune after all of that- your stock PCM could do it, but not to its fullest potential.

If you ever get headed south, let me know- I may be able to meet up with you.

 

[Hokie]

I am not really sure about HP and TQ numbers, but you'd have one mean 5.0 for sure. You'd definitely need to think about a dyno tune after all of that- your stock PCM could do it, but not to its fullest potential.

Would it still be possible to run all of this on 87 octane? Obviously I would get a performance tune for 91/93 but I wouldn't want to limit myself to premium.

I guess if you don't change fueling, spark advance (both of which a dyno tune would do, but could be disabled), mean effective cylinder pressure (turbo/SC) or compression ratio - breathing mods should have limited effect on octane demands.

 

[MountaineerGreen]

I am not really sure what the cam would do to the equation, but I'd say the rest would be OK for 87.

But really if you think about it, premium is $.20/gal higher. If your programmer optimized all things, you'd gain more than it'd cost each fill up. Lets say you got 16 gallons at a fill up. .20 x 16 = $3.20. If you got only one more MPG, you'd be money ahead. Buy you know this, your an engineer

The only thing stopping me from a tune is a local tuner with a dyno and or wideband 02.

 

[Hokie]

I am not really sure what the cam would do to the equation, but I'd say the rest would be OK for 87.

The more I think about it... cam, roller rockers, intake, exhaust

All of those increase the volumetric efficiency of the engine. They make it easier for the engine to move the air through the engine (that whole engine being just a large air pump thing).

Mods requiring premium would be ones that change:

spark curve
fuel curve (flow, rate, duration, timing)
forced air induction
higher compression ratio

Then again, you could do all of this and run E85 (which has a higher octane rating due to the alcohol) and make serious power/torque and in a rewnewable manner

But you know this, your an engineer

Yes, I know LoL I am constantly reminded of this. I was doing math while running tonight ~ figuring out if I could fit mods into my monthly budget.

 

[Dan Whitaker]

Any before/after dyno data?

Why do you pull this out your a$$ every time someone says they noticed a gain in mileage from a mod they did.