2000 Explorer 5.0 block vs. other 5.0 blocks

My buddy Keith just got done doing exactly that, and I helped him install Trick Flow's spring kit. Maybe he can step in here and give you some advice, too. 94stangfan

I will give another thumbs up for the trickflow spring set, I have been running them for 20k and no issues. On another note, I would not sweat the hyper pistons, I've been boosting on them for 20k and not a light 20k either.
I did however at one time spend 3k on a all forged assembly and then the block broke ruining my uber expensive rotating assembly. Last time I will ever spend any money on a rotating assembly for a stock block 302.

I will second 79'293stang, I ran 10lbs on hypers for a few years prior to removing the turbo for another car. It was tuned conservatively, but I ran it hard. Hyper pistons tend to get a bad rap due to the fact that the do poorly with detonation. No piston really does, but hyper pistons can actually reach a resonant frequency that causes them to shatter.

What trickflow spring are you putting in? Stock retainers/locks?

Trickflow spring set comes with new locks, retainers, shims, height measurement tool and valve seals.

So its the kit that is made for their heads...ok I know which one.

When using the Trick Flow valve spring kit on GT 40's, is there anything special that needs to be done?

Nothing special is necessary. The kit comes with shims, just use the measuring tool that is supplied in the kit to verify install height and use shims as appropriate. It is very straight forward, took me about 2 hours to install on the car.

Sorry about the late start on the comment thread. I really recommend the trick flow kit. So far everything has been good valve spring wise. It also comes with everything that you need to do the install including new valve seals. If you price it out, there isn't a better deal on this stuff either. All you need outside of their kit is a valve spring compressor. Some string/rope to hold the valves up and that is pretty much it.

ryan ward said:

ok sweet just bought a motor like this for $400

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Check out my blog, I just did this entire swap. http://www.nerdawg.com

I can do the search, but anyone know what blocks are all the same off top. Like 90-94? Compression is the same? If im going this route, i should just get this block, and port these heads gt40p's vs. these E7's also. Well... Ima do my top end on this block, then if still burning oil (it will be), gonna junkyard explorer block it. And i wont feel bad for beating the living hell out of it. After i break this one. lol It prob won't break less i ultra dog it trying to break it. But the oil consumption is annoying, lack of compression on a cylinder or 2, power robbing.