time to think analog!

[Redimuss]

im giving up on this computer controled BS was wondering will the 302(390hp)from my old 69 Fairlane( i kept motor and tranny) go into my 98 explorer i know tranny wont its a 4x4 but will the motor bolt up to exploeres tranny? and if so whan would happen if i yanked the comp. be nice go pack to having 1 fuel line and 1 vacume line again

 

[C420sailor]

Your transmission would **** an absolute brick, since it’s computer controlled. Even if you left the PCM in, the trans would still be looking for various engine sensors like the MAF and TPS.

You can go full analog…but you can’t do it halfway. You’ll need an old carbureted 302 AND an old non-electronic truck transmission that’ll bolt up…and all the custom driveline work to go with it.

 

[Mbrooks420]

What’s wrong with the current setup?

I wouldn’t bother with the swap, I’d start with an older Ford that wasn’t looking for the electronics.

It could be done, you’d need an old manual control AOD.

You’re a v6 now?

 

[410Fortune]

You would also need to restrict the fuel flow to 6-8psi and figure out how to wire up the dash and speedometer

Like they said this would be a complete “conversion”’

 

[Josh P]

What is the expected use of this vehicle? If you live in California, like your profile says then you'll never be able to use it on the street cause it won't pass emissions. I've got a 68 cougar with a 302, I look forward to the day I ditch the stone age crappy carb tech for efi. All my new cars start and run fine, even when they sit for months or years, the cougar hates to sit for more than a few weeks.

 

[Redimuss]

sounds like might as well get tranny and transfer case from old bronco and build the whole thimg old school will keep you posted

 

[Redimuss]

What is the expected use of this vehicle? If you live in California, like your profile says then you'll never be able to use it on the street cause it won't pass emissions. I've got a 68 cougar with a 302, I look forward to the day I ditch the stone age crappy carb tech for efi. All my new cars start and run fine, even when they sit for months or years, the cougar hates to sit for more than a few weeks.

i can get it exempt proving running gear is from 69 did it before with a 90 Lincoln Towncar

 

[Redimuss]

What’s wrong with the current setup?

I wouldn’t bother with the swap, I’d start with an older Ford that wasn’t looking for the electronics.

It could be done, you’d need an old manual control AOD.

You’re a v6 now?

 

[Redimuss]

read my other thread it tells you and even ford doesnt know wtf is wrong with it

98 Explorer starts fine goes into gear fine when cold

98 Explorer It died at a stop sighn one day and i mean it just stopped cold. It starts fine goes into gear fine when cold but after warm up if touch throttle any other way than a feather touch it dies. After warm up if take it from drive to reverse it dies instantly try putting in any gear now...

www.explorerforum.com

 

[Mbrooks420]

Also, to get any real power out of that 302 you’ll need $$$ to spend on headers.