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Iam new to this explorer stuff so i was wondering is thier any turbo kits for a 02 4.6l??i also was doing some research and heard that mustang parts would fit on my motor is this tru?if so wat year mustangs??and would a mustang turbo kit fit on the x??
Iam new to this explorer stuff so i was wondering is thier any turbo kits for a 02 4.6l??i also was doing some research and heard that mustang parts would fit on my motor is this tru?if so wat year mustangs??and would a mustang turbo kit fit on the x??
this is true its the same "engine" as the mustang GT.. which is a 4.6l block.. but there r two camshafts in the explorer (SOHC) and four camshafts in the mustang (DOHC) so it may be a tad different but im sure there will be one to fit... maybe a bit of fabrication is needed
this is true its the same "engine" as the mustang GT.. which is a 4.6l block.. but there r two camshafts in the explorer (SOHC) and four camshafts in the mustang (DOHC) so it may be a tad different but im sure there will be one to fit... maybe a bit of fabrication is needed
You are mistaken. The 02-05 4.6 V8 Ford Explorers have the exact same motor as the Mustang 99-04 GT's. The Mustang Cobra's and Mach1's are the ones that have the DOHC heads. There is one notable difference which is that the Explorers have aluminum engine blocks where as the GT's have iron. Both the 1999-2004 Mustang GT and the 2002-2005 4.6 V8 Explorer have the 2v PI heads that have an SOHC configuration. Other than that, the only other differences are in the rear motor mounts bolting bosses and the fact that the Explorer blocks have mounting bosses in the piston valley to attach the knock sensors. When highly modded it is usually suggestable to eliminate the knock sensors anyways.
Here is a list of 4.6 2v Mustang specific parts you have at your disposal that will bolt up to your X with little to no modification:
Built shortblock
Ported and polished heads
Mustang GT cams
Mustang GT rotating assemblies
Mustang GT electric water pumps
Mustang GT TB
Mustang GT intake manifolds
Mustang GT Romeo valve covers
And I am sure there are others I am forgetting right now...
If you want to do an STS turbo setup on your X I can get you a good deal on a universal kit. If you were closer to where I am at I could even install it too. BTW, a Mustang turbo kit will not fit onto your X due to it being designed to fit a totally different kind of chassis than what your X is.
i dont understand WHY u would want to put a hairdryer on an X with a 4.6L V-8 get a supercharger...im sure it'll sound just a little odd with the wastegate WOOSH coming from an SUV... thats just my opinion...
i dont understand WHY u would want to put a hairdryer on an X with a 4.6L V-8 get a supercharger...im sure it'll sound just a little odd with the wastegate WOOSH coming from an SUV... thats just my opinion...
i dont understand WHY u would want to put a hairdryer on an X with a 4.6L V-8 get a supercharger...im sure it'll sound just a little odd with the wastegate WOOSH coming from an SUV... thats just my opinion...
That is a pretty subjective statement. A turbo will give the most power potential per pound of boost compared to any other form of forced induction, hands down. Wastegate whooshes aren't reserved for rice rockets.
i dont understand WHY u would want to put a hairdryer on an X with a 4.6L V-8 get a supercharger...im sure it'll sound just a little odd with the wastegate WOOSH coming from an SUV... thats just my opinion...
ive built or helped build some sick turbo street and drag cars over the past ten years. My last project was a 1991 gsx with 450 hp at the wheels. I had recently purchased a srt-4 to tinker with but had to return it due to my divorce. Once thats final ill be buying another. Turbo is the way to go to make the big power numbers. The kits and everything is the cheap part. Its the electronics and tuning that can really kill your pocketbook.
You are mistaken. The 02-05 4.6 V8 Ford Explorers have the exact same motor as the Mustang 99-04 GT's. The Mustang Cobra's and Mach1's are the ones that have the DOHC heads. There is one notable difference which is that the Explorers have aluminum engine blocks where as the GT's have iron. Both the 1999-2004 Mustang GT and the 2002-2005 4.6 V8 Explorer have the 2v PI heads that have an SOHC configuration. Other than that, the only other differences are in the rear motor mounts bolting bosses and the fact that the Explorer blocks have mounting bosses in the piston valley to attach the knock sensors. When highly modded it is usually suggestable to eliminate the knock sensors anyways.
Here is a list of 4.6 2v Mustang specific parts you have at your disposal that will bolt up to your X with little to no modification:
Built shortblock
Ported and polished heads
Mustang GT cams
Mustang GT rotating assemblies
Mustang GT electric water pumps
Mustang GT TB
Mustang GT intake manifolds
Mustang GT Romeo valve covers
And I am sure there are others I am forgetting right now...
If you want to do an STS turbo setup on your X I can get you a good deal on a universal kit. If you were closer to where I am at I could even install it too. BTW, a Mustang turbo kit will not fit onto your X due to it being designed to fit a totally different kind of chassis than what your X is.
yea i actually noticed that most were SOHCs after i thought about my comment... although u have the block material flipped around... the mustangs have the aluminum to cut weight and the explorers have the iron for the durability... u do bring up a good point though and u did prove me wrong... i do love those DOHC mustangs, like the cobras and Mach 1s... one question though, ive tried to research it and i couldnt figure out what exactly ported heads do... i kno they add horsepower by increasing airflow but i dont kno the terminology in how it works... just some info ive been wanting to understand
yea i actually noticed that most were SOHCs after i thought about my comment... although u have the block material flipped around... the mustangs have the aluminum to cut weight and the explorers have the iron for the durability... u do bring up a good point though and u did prove me wrong... i do love those DOHC mustangs, like the cobras and Mach 1s... one question though, ive tried to research it and i couldnt figure out what exactly ported heads do... i kno they add horsepower by increasing airflow but i dont kno the terminology in how it works... just some info ive been wanting to understand
Uuuum, no you are wrong again. You do realize that I own my own performance shop that specializes in high performance Fords (primarily Mustangs, F-150's and Explorers) so there is a chance I know what I am saying.
Like I said before, the 4.6 Explorers have an aluminum block and the 4.6 Mustang GT's have the iron block. More specifically the 4.6 V8 Explorers have the WAP aluminum block. ALL 1996-2004 Mustang GT's (SOHC) have the iron block. The 1996-1998 Cobra's (DOHC) did have the Teksid (stronger than WAP casting) aluminum block and the 03-04 Mach 1's (DOHC) had the WAP alum block but that was it for aluminum blocks in the Mustangs.
Damn, I was going to try to put my Explorer against yours but I guess I cannot... Damn custom return fuel systems and built shortblocks. :
But yeah, turbo is the way to go for most efficient power. Of course the area in which a turbo makes its power is different than say for instance a roots blower which might influence some people one way or the other.
Yeah, I am already running a progressive 100 wetshot of nitrous on the LS. I could not fit all the mods of it in my sig so I just deleted it. It has surprised a few Mustangs, WS6 Trans Ams, and one C5 Corvette so far. The turbo should make it that much more interesting. No big power, just hoping to get around 375rwhp or so on mild boost and a spot on tune.
Yeah, I am already running a progressive 100 wetshot of nitrous on the LS. I could not fit all the mods of it in my sig so I just deleted it. It has surprised a few Mustangs, WS6 Trans Ams, and one C5 Corvette so far. The turbo should make it that much more interesting. No big power, just hoping to get around 375rwhp or so on mild boost and a spot on tune.
Nice. Its good to see people actually taking the time to do it right. Ive seen many many guys just throw together a turbo setup and not tune it properly and blow their motors withing 5 minutes of use. Iv seen guys try to put 20 psi through a stock motor with no tuning and that was a sight to see.
get a supercharger...im sure it'll sound just a little odd with the wastegate WOOSH coming from an SUV... thats just my opinion...
The LS will have a single turbo hanging under it here soon. 
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