Questions on a 97 5.0 Explorer
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Questions on a 97 5.0 Explorer
Alright, so the junkyard down the road from me has a 1997 Explorer 5.0 XLT, the thing is pretty much trashed on the inside, but the motor supposedly runs
They want $400 for the motor with 200K on the dial. I know I should probably get some wiring to go with it, but what? What specifically do I need to grab besides the motor?
I know that 200K is a pretty old motor, but I would rebuild whatever motor I pulled regardless of mileage, maybe even power add-ons.
Before you ask, I have a 2001 4.0 automatic.
They want $400 for the motor with 200K on the dial. I know I should probably get some wiring to go with it, but what? What specifically do I need to grab besides the motor?
I know that 200K is a pretty old motor, but I would rebuild whatever motor I pulled regardless of mileage, maybe even power add-ons.
Before you ask, I have a 2001 4.0 automatic.
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wouldn't you just basically have to swap out the fuel return or something? I'm sure it's more complicated than that but I think it's doable. If the price is right, I'd go for it. I would probably pull the engine out and rebuild it before going in though, and not just rebuild it, but upgrade things. much easier before you get it in. I know you want to.
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Alright, so the junkyard down the road from me has a 1997 Explorer 5.0 XLT, the thing is pretty much trashed on the inside, but the motor supposedly runs
They want $400 for the motor with 200K on the dial. I know I should probably get some wiring to go with it, but what? What specifically do I need to grab besides the motor?
I know that 200K is a pretty old motor, but I would rebuild whatever motor I pulled regardless of mileage, maybe even power add-ons.
Before you ask, I have a 2001 4.0 automatic.
They want $400 for the motor with 200K on the dial. I know I should probably get some wiring to go with it, but what? What specifically do I need to grab besides the motor?
I know that 200K is a pretty old motor, but I would rebuild whatever motor I pulled regardless of mileage, maybe even power add-ons.
Before you ask, I have a 2001 4.0 automatic.
- Fuel system: Change from returnless fuel system to return fuel by adding a return line.
- Speedometer: wire the 97 VSS signal generator on the Ex trans to the Ranger VSS. Easy
- PATS: the 97 Ex PCM eliminates PATS so this simplifies things.
It's usually more efficient and cheaper to use a donor truck. Some of the things you would need from a donor:
- 100% complete 5.0 engine w/ FEAD, all accessories and all harnesses
- Complete 4R70W transmission with harness
- Engine mounts and plates
- Trans mount
- Air filter box/MAF/induction hose
- Downpipes plus custom exhaust from the trans crossmember back
- Radiator
- PCM
- AWD transfer case, F/S transfer case or adapter for Ranger case. Possible driveshaft mods for some combinations.
- A/C lines
- Power steering hose
- Trans cooler and hardlines
- Throttle, cruise and transmission cables.
- Lots of other small stuff.
The above is not meant to be an all-inclusive list. Just a general idea of what's involved.
Some repinning and other mods should always be expected. A Ford Wiring Manual/EVTM should be obtained for the Ranger and for the Explorer. Cheap on eBay.
Will you have trouble registering an earlier engine in your 2001? Can it pass a smog inspection? These can be problem areas in some states.
Is there something wrong with the current 4.0 SOHC?? The 5.0 has a different power delivery and 50 lb-ft more peak torque but is a match for the 4.0's peak horsepower. From a performance point of view, it may be hard to justify the swap unless the 5.0 is modded for more output. There's good aftermarket support for anything you'd want to do to the 5.0 but it obviously adds to the price tag. Like the man said, "Speed costs - how fast do you want to go?"
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What the hell is a TCM?
Last edited by V8 Level II; 06-29-2012 at 03:18 PM.
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I hadn't considered registration or smog testing since Missouri doesn't smog, but the places I get an inspection from don't even open the hood
I was hoping for a larger power gain too
It sounds like this may be more trouble than it's worth at this time. Since I no longer live with my parents I don't have easy access to their shop (I moved for a job, after graduating)
Thanks for all the info
I was hoping for a larger power gain too
It sounds like this may be more trouble than it's worth at this time. Since I no longer live with my parents I don't have easy access to their shop (I moved for a job, after graduating)
Thanks for all the info
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I've been lucky thus far with my 4.0, my engine is apparently in the bad batch of timing chain tensioners, but luckily, nothing has happened and I have no rattle
My biggest downfall is that I would have to pay a shop to do almost all of it since I live in an apartment complex with limited parking
My biggest downfall is that I would have to pay a shop to do almost all of it since I live in an apartment complex with limited parking
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I've been lucky thus far with my 4.0, my engine is apparently in the bad batch of timing chain tensioners, but luckily, nothing has happened and I have no rattle
My biggest downfall is that I would have to pay a shop to do almost all of it since I live in an apartment complex with limited parking
My biggest downfall is that I would have to pay a shop to do almost all of it since I live in an apartment complex with limited parking
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