Guys w/Explorer engines...

[BlownFiveLiter]

I could pick up a 2000 Explorer longblock for $500 with roughly 60k miles, but I'm curious what all is involved in getting it running in my Mustang. Does my distributor simply drop right in? All my accessories, oil pan, etc will be swapped from my current engine. I'm probably going to put a TFS stage 1 cam in (still looking at others, too) with the set of GT40p heads I already have (going with larger valves, light port work), and could sell the set currently on the engine to offset some of the difference, but just wondering your opinions on how happy/unhappy you guys are with your swap? I have a Typhoon intake ready to go on top, so as far as I know now, I need a new TB, some 24-30lb injectors to match, and get my 75mm Pro-M recalibrated. I also know the question has been beaten to death here, but what kinda power could I expect from this combo? It's not my daily driver anymore, so down the road, a blower may also come into play, as I've seen some halfway decent deals on the Vortech SQ trim for the 94-95's. AFR heads or something are out of the question, as I don't make enough money to support my car fund as much as I'd like, so I'm going the budget route, while still opening the door to a later addition of a blower. My concern there is with the higher compression from the "P" heads, would I be running into detonation problems on 93 octane? Thanks guys!

Matt

 

[94gts]

im pretty sure a 2000 explorer is a 4.6L. i think 1998 was the last year?

 

[89 blue lx]

i think 97

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

2001 was the last year of the 5.0 in the Explorer. In '02 they released the new model, and had a 4.6 in it.

Matt

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

'97 was the first 4.6 in the F150.

 

[urban96]

pm or look up posts by GreenMustangGt he swapped an explorer motor into his car and did a writeup on it

 

[l.groves]

You have to change:
1) damper and pulleys
2} oil pickup tube
3) oil pan and dip stick/tube
4) accessory brackets
5) Just drop in mustang distributor (in the right position)
*optional - almost mandatory if you want power
1) Cam
2) lifter springs

Thats about it. If you are just swapping a 5.0 for a 5.0 it's easy.
14 is about the limit for timing with 93 octane. AODE's can take more timing.
I made 265hp with my AODE and 282 tq on the dyno. Now I'm 5speed and haven't checked it yet, but it is a new beast.

 

[1994Vib.RedGT]

yes, the 5.0 goes to 2001 in the explorers, 2002 is the first year of 4.6

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

Thanks for the reply l.groves, I'm really considering this engine. I had been planning on swapping everything over from my current engine, but was curious in what if anything extra it entailed. Basically, it should be a straightforward process, just not as easy as swapping a complete from top to bottom 4.6 into my friends '97. That was just plug and go, but I have more time on my hands this time, since his was the DD, but mine isn't. So let's see... $500 for the engine, sell the heads since I have some "P" heads already waiting for an engine, and sell the engine I'm pulling. I might just break even here! Wish me luck, this should be fun!

 

[l.groves]

I did the same but mine was a brand new motor complete. Sold the heads and upper lower intakes on ebay. Made 400 for the heads and 300 for the intakes with throttle body. I only paid 1250 for the whole motor new. That means 550 for the brand new SB. Got to love good deals. Good luck.

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

The engine is mine! Just gotta sort out some shipping details, and get to work once it gets here. It'll be nice to um... have an engine with power again, since the engine currently in my 95 is out of like an 85 T-Bird that had CFI on it, because the old engine died, and I needed a very very cheap replacement to get it driving again. This time around, I'll get to do it the way I want to, and still have a roller block, too! Let the mods begin!