96 Explorer Block Swap

Chris Lennon

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Hello everyone,
I recently bought a 96 explorer engine with gt40 heads and intake. I understand it's the swap block at the current engine in my car (94 gt). My plan is to duly rebuild it and swap it into my stang as she's approaching her last leg. Can anyone give me information on what all is needed for a smooth swap. I know some front accessories need to be swapped over but which ones? Budget for build 1700-2000 thanks again!

 

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Chris Lennon

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Chris Lennon said:

Hello everyone,
I recently bought a 96 explorer engine with gt40 heads and intake. I understand it's the swap block at the current engine in my car (94 gt). My plan is to duly rebuild it and swap it into my stang as she's approaching her last leg. Can anyone give me information on what all is needed for a smooth swap. I know some front accessories need to be swapped over but which ones? Budget for build 1700-2000 thanks again!

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It's a direct plug and play. Everything off your current motor and reassemble on new motor.

 

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Pretty much swap all your 5.0 stuff over to the explorer short block and call it a day.

I'd probably change out the cam, and upgrade the springs on the heads, in addition to the mods you'll need to use the explorer intake

Hows' that harbor freight engine stand hold up to the weight of the 302?

 

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Mustang5L5 said:

Pretty much swap all your 5.0 stuff over to the explorer short block and call it a day.

I'd probably change out the cam, and upgrade the springs on the heads, in addition to the mods you'll need to use the explorer intake

Hows' that harbor freight engine stand hold up to the weight of the 302?

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My harbor freight stand (same as his) held a fully dressed 408w just fine for months...

 

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Sorry for the late reply guys but THANK YOU for replying. And as dan said the stand is perfect for holding the engine as for moving it long story short it sucks lol better hope you don't have far to move ..

 

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Ahh, you can move it fine on a level concrete floor... just watch the bounce!

 

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