So, This Engine Followed Me Home....

I've been on the lookout for a set of GT40 heads and Explorer intake for the '87. The only thing I could find in the junkyards is the GT40P stuff, so I grabbed that stuff just in case. One day, I called one of the local yards as kind of a last resort, and low and behold, they had TWO running '96 Exploders in their other location. Long story short, I got a complete running engine for only $226 out the door.

Going to pull the stock Mustang engine this winter and set it aside. Right now, I have the Explorer engine pulled apart ready to go in for a rebuild. The plan is better cam, BBK 70mm throttle body, egr spacer and mass air block.

This car is pretty much just a toy. Weekend cruiser type, but would like to see a bit more performance. It also has a mass air conversion with the harness out of an '89. I am also getting the Trick Flow valve spring upgrade kit.

Here's my questions on this:

1. Can I get away with 19 lb injectors, or should I go up to 24 lb ones?
2. If 19 lb ones are fine, should I use the stock ones or the four hole ones off the Explorer?
3. For relocating the air injection into the heads, should I put tubes in the headers or H-pipe to use this system?
4. Camshaft? I heard a bunch of people say they like the TFS Stage 1 cam. Any other suggestions?
5. Anything else I should consider or do to this engine?


Dave

Great info. There's a bunch of those cars you listed at the scrapyard I go to.

I do have a 70mm MAF that has an adjusting screw going through the passage for the sensor, but have no idea how to tune it, or what brand it even is. That one may be tossed in the scrap pile or sold really cheap.