Explorer Upper And Lower Intake

Dart68 · Feb 13, 2017

I have two questions I'm hoping y'all can help with.

1) I'm interested in buying a used explorer upper and lower but my research has found that there may be different versions of the intake. If true, which uppers and lowers do I want and what should I stay away from?

2) What is the going price? The one I'm interested in is listed for $120.

My car facts: '85 HB w/'86-'88 5.0 HO. Its unknown for sure what year the engine is but probably an '86 with a stock '88 FI SD swap. (I didn't do the swap) This car will be raced at the drag strip but must remain street/emission legal because I will be driving it to the track.

Thanks.

Mustang5L5 · Feb 13, 2017

There are two main versions. The early version had provisions for EGR, while the later doesn't. Pretty easy to visually tell them apart. There are minor differences between the two main versions such as vac line placement on the upper intake. Basically, the earlier the intake the easier the swap onto a Fox.

Easy way to determine which is EGR with part number is to look at the lower intake p/n. Look at bottom of this page.
http://tmoss.efidynotuning.com/Ford_GT40_Cobra_Explorer_Intake_Design_Observations.pdf

I'd say $75-125 is going rate if it comes with the 65mm TB (can be modified to work on fox) and the 19# injectors which feature a better spray pattern. If intake only (no TB or injectors) then I'd say $75-100 is going rate.

They can be had cheaper if you go to a boneyard and pull them yourself. Honestly, they are pretty common, so no reason to jump on one if it's not the right one.

Noobz347 · Feb 13, 2017

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Dart68 · Feb 14, 2017

Mustang5L5 said:
There are two main versions. The early version had provisions for EGR, while the later doesn't. Pretty easy to visually tell them apart. There are minor differences between the two main versions such as vac line placement on the upper intake. Basically, the earlier the intake the easier the swap onto a Fox.

Easy way to determine which is EGR with part number is to look at the lower intake p/n. Look at bottom of this page.
http://tmoss.efidynotuning.com/Ford_GT40_Cobra_Explorer_Intake_Design_Observations.pdf

I'd say $75-125 is going rate if it comes with the 65mm TB (can be modified to work on fox) and the 19# injectors which feature a better spray pattern. If intake only (no TB or injectors) then I'd say $75-100 is going rate.

They can be had cheaper if you go to a boneyard and pull them yourself. Honestly, they are pretty common, so no reason to jump on one if it's not the right one.

Thank very much for the info! The intake for sale does not have the TB. Will my stock 5.0 TB work?

Mustang5L5 · Feb 14, 2017

Yes, you will need an EGR spacer as well. Your stock one will work

Dart68 · Feb 15, 2017

Mustang5L5 said:
Yes, you will need an EGR spacer as well. Your stock one will work

The guy selling the manifold states that he doesn't have the TB that was on this manifold but has others from '86-'93 Mustangs that will fit. Would any of those TB's be better than the one I have?

Mustang5L5 · Feb 15, 2017

I forget the stock TB sizes, but 86 was something like 55mm and 87+ was 58mm? I could be wrong.

But basically I wouldn't pay much money for a stock 86-93 Mustang TB. I've purchased two different 65mm explorer TB's off ebay for $10 though

Dart68 · Feb 15, 2017

Mustang5L5 said:
I forget the stock TB sizes, but 86 was something like 55mm and 87+ was 58mm? I could be wrong.

But basically I wouldn't pay much money for a stock 86-93 Mustang TB. I've purchased two different 65mm explorer TB's off ebay for $10 though

Thanks again!

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