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V6 to V8 1997 explorer conversion

S-africa explore

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1997 ford explorer
Hi. im looking at changing my v6 for a v8 engine in my 96-97 explorer. im from south africa and the car was first registered in jan of 97 so it could still be a 96. what parts do i need from the donor car, and which year model can i install. thanks for the help.
 






you would want to find a donor truck the same year as yours that has a v8 in it already and swap everything over from it. in the long run that is the easiest and cheapest way to go.
as for parts

trans
motor
transfer case
drive shafts
rad/condenser ***update, 4L SOHC rad/condenser will work***
a/c lines
power steering lines, and cooler
motor harness, and wiring from alt to battery ***update, 4L underhood body harness will mate to 5L motor harness, however, oil gauge wire, and a/c wires need to be modified to work***
throttle cable
trans shifter cable ***update, 5r55e cable will work***
air filter box ***update 4L SOHC box, and sensor will work***
exhaust
fuel pump (not sure if needed but.....) ***update, 4L SOHC pump will work***
g.e.m.
p.a.t.s. if yours has it
key ring around ignition cylinder, and ignition cylinder
computer
cruise motor with cable
evap lines
 






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