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V8 in a sport?
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I don't see why it couldn't be done. Everything is the same. Only thing is you'd have to take the AWD that comes with the 5.0.
Too bad Ford never put the 8 in the Sport...that would have been a great truck.
Too bad Ford never put the 8 in the Sport...that would have been a great truck.
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It will require a bit more modification the wiring as well, because 95 uses OBD I, and 96 (first year of explorer V8), uses OBD II.
But please, PLEASE do this, I will even come help !
But please, PLEASE do this, I will even come help !
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hey i'll do it if u help! well, it won't be till next summer if i do it at all. I have to get it paid off first, find the engine and do the research! it'll be a while! How much would a 5.0L? I was thinking of finding a wrecked x with one and just buying it and i would have all i need, but i don't know about all this electronic crap! ideas are welcome! superchargers on my mind too at this point!
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Very cool.
For a street or offroad application?
Buying a wrecked 96 with the V8 is definitely the way to go. I bet you can find one with decent mileage for 4-5K or maybe lower. Let me know if/when you decide to do something and I would be glad to help.
For a street or offroad application?
Buying a wrecked 96 with the V8 is definitely the way to go. I bet you can find one with decent mileage for 4-5K or maybe lower. Let me know if/when you decide to do something and I would be glad to help.
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Well I have about 60,000 miles on mine. If it ever goes out I want a 4.6 in my 01 sport. I am sure the tranny will need to be replaced too. So I think it should be somewhat easy. Can't be that much harder than just swaping out a motor anyway. Too many nuts, bolts, wires, and other assorted thingies. 
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Originally posted by Black Magic
Well I have about 60,000 miles on mine. If it ever goes out I want a 4.6 in my 01 sport. I am sure the tranny will need to be replaced too. So I think it should be somewhat easy. Can't be that much harder than just swaping out a motor anyway. Too many nuts, bolts, wires, and other assorted thingies.
It will be VERY hard to swap in a 4.6. Have you taken measurements on it's width and height? A 5.0 fits in nicely but unless your engine compartment is larger than the 95-00, major mods will be required to fit the engine.
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