Need some Info on V8 Explorer Upgrades..

[98 V8]

First off, Hello Im Rob.. I will soon (hopefully) be the owner
of a V8 Explorer... I just want to ask a few questions...

Exhaust:
Headers, can I use mustang Shorties???
Dual TailPipes, anyone make a kit???

Wheels:
I want to Run 17x9 Cobra R's.. Im guessin 275/55/17s..
I want to know if they will clear the hubs..

Thanx,
Rob

 

[Blacksheep Josh]

Wheels:
I want to Run 17x9 Cobra R's.. Im guessin 275/55/17s..
I want to know if they will clear the hubs..

Thanx,
Rob

4x4 or 2wd?

 

[98 V8]

4x4 or 2wd?

AWD (4x4)

 

[Turdle]

I have 17x9 cobra wheels with 275 60 17's

The tires will rub a bit on the upper ball joint area-a grinder will take care of this.
Also, there is a bit of rub at full steering lock, on the inner fenders and sway bar, however my truck is lowered and the rub is minimal

I also notice just a bit of a rub mark in the rear inner fenderwells.

You'll need to tuck the emergency brake cable to inside the rear control arm for tire clearance also.

 

[techieman33]

First off, Hello Im Rob.. I will soon (hopefully) be the owner
of a V8 Explorer... I just want to ask a few questions...

Exhaust:
Headers, can I use mustang Shorties???
Dual TailPipes, anyone make a kit???

Wheels:
I want to Run 17x9 Cobra R's.. Im guessin 275/55/17s..
I want to know if they will clear the hubs..

Thanx,
Rob

Mustang headers won't work. The only real option is torque monster headers, if you do a search here on the site you'll find tons of info about them. A lot of people think they're expensive but everyone who has bought them will tell you that they're worth every penny. The stock manifolds are so restricted that you can't get any real performance gains without them. Ford racing headers were also made at one time but they're of really poor build quality, and don't flow nearly as well as the TM headers. But if your on a really tight budget you might be able to find a set somewhere.

As far as dual exhaust goes it's going to have to be custom. All of the kits are single pipes, since you have to give up your spare tire to run duals.

Here's a thread with a guy running duals, yes it's a 1st gen with a v6 but it's a pretty similar setup as far as running dual pipes goes
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219335&highlight=dual+exhaust

And this is the 5.0 exhaust thread there's lots of good info in it.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180580&highlight=dual+exhaust

 

[98 V8]

TM Headers look nice n sound great, n performance is even better..
A Buddie of my has them... But Im not lookin for HUGE power, I just
want to has a better/smoother flow... + more sound... For what
Im lookin for, Im not Payin ALL THAT $$$$$$.... Not Worth It 2 Me...

Y wont mustang headers work??? Is the collector in the wrong area??

I want the Exhaust like JTSmith's exhaust setup.. Spare will stay there..
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35968&d=1161533518

Thanx,
Rob

 

[Dan Whitaker]

Y wont mustang headers work??? Is the collector in the wrong area??

Totally different design. And with your '98 having GT40P heads the Mustangs won't even bolt up.

 

[98 V8]

Totally different design. And with your '98 having GT40P heads the Mustangs won't even bolt up.

Well That Blows

 

[Turdle]

TM Headers look nice n sound great, n performance is even better..
A Buddie of my has them... But Im not lookin for HUGE power, I just
want to has a better/smoother flow... + more sound... For what
Im lookin for, Im not Payin ALL THAT $$$$$$.... Not Worth It 2 Me...

Y wont mustang headers work??? Is the collector in the wrong area??

I want the Exhaust like JTSmith's exhaust setup.. Spare will stay there..
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35968&d=1161533518

Thanx,
Rob

IMO the dual exhaust is more hassle than it is worth-as such I now have a single exhaust.
The driver side pipe has several issues I didn't like-
I did see a deformation of the fuel line protective sleeve, for instance.