Explorer 5.0 2wd in a Ranger 4wd?
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I think I may be able to score a tranny. my friends swapping out his 351 in his f-150 for a 460, and selling the 351 to another friend to swap out his 302, and since im doing a 302 swap, he may have it still, I'll check. Right now im just trying to figure out a rough estimate of how much the rebuild and install is going to cost, so I know how much of a loan to pull out. Hopefully, ya'll can help, because I have no idea where to start.
so far Ive got the following
totaled 98 explorer, everything under the hood(engine, tranny, ecu, harness, etc), and inside good, just has body damage to passenger front, and no air bags. Price $400
ford racing gasket set. (Gasket set ) Price:$90
thats what I have so far...what else am I going to need or point me in the direction, Ive tried to read some other threads, but I get discouraged in going through the whole 18 pages. lol. I guess you can call me lazy.
Im looking to do a mild build to the motor, basically just to rebuild it back to "new". Depending on the cost of everything, I may add some little toys like a cam, new lifters, and a few additions.
Ive got a 98 Ranger 4wd manual tranny, the Donor is a 98 Explorer 2wd auto tranny.
Engine:Out of the donor
Tranny: 4R70W out of a 4wd. Think it will work.
ECU: Out of the donor
Transfercase: ? I think manual would simplify things. but have no model #.
I may just keep with the 2wd tranny for now, until I can save for the 4wd tranny and t-case, depending on the availibility and price of the 2.
As far as suspension, am I going to have to strengthen the front suspension any? and if so whats the most cost effective way.
so far Ive got the following
totaled 98 explorer, everything under the hood(engine, tranny, ecu, harness, etc), and inside good, just has body damage to passenger front, and no air bags. Price $400
ford racing gasket set. (Gasket set ) Price:$90
thats what I have so far...what else am I going to need or point me in the direction, Ive tried to read some other threads, but I get discouraged in going through the whole 18 pages. lol. I guess you can call me lazy.
Im looking to do a mild build to the motor, basically just to rebuild it back to "new". Depending on the cost of everything, I may add some little toys like a cam, new lifters, and a few additions.
Ive got a 98 Ranger 4wd manual tranny, the Donor is a 98 Explorer 2wd auto tranny.
Engine:Out of the donor
Tranny: 4R70W out of a 4wd. Think it will work.
ECU: Out of the donor
Transfercase: ? I think manual would simplify things. but have no model #.
I may just keep with the 2wd tranny for now, until I can save for the 4wd tranny and t-case, depending on the availibility and price of the 2.
As far as suspension, am I going to have to strengthen the front suspension any? and if so whats the most cost effective way.
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I just went in the bank, asked to speak to someone about a personal loan. Told them that I needed about 2k to do some work to my vehicle. They told me that the minimum I could take out was 5k, and recommended a Credit card instead, so he applied me for one, and now im just waiting for it to come in the mail. He put the limit at $2500, which will be better for me, because if I had 5k, ya, I may do some extra things to the ranger, which would be nice, but have other payments that have a higher priority than a SAS or supercharger.
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Originally Posted by UNCCRang49
thats what I have so far...what else am I going to need or point me in the direction, Ive tried to read some other threads, but I get discouraged in going through the whole 18 pages.
http://www.rangerpowersports.com/for...d.php?t=170886
For a manual transfer case, you can use a BW4406 or probably a BW1356 from a fullsize but it will be very close to the DS frame rail. The bolt pattern is compatible with just about any Ford 4x4 5.0 transmission.
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Originally Posted by rwenzing
Read the list in this thread - very helpful for 98+ 5.0L Ranger swaps.
http://www.rangerpowersports.com/for...d.php?t=170886
For a manual transfer case, you can use a BW4406 or probably a BW1356 from a fullsize but it will be very close to the DS frame rail. The bolt pattern is compatible with just about any Ford 4x4 5.0 transmission.
http://www.rangerpowersports.com/for...d.php?t=170886
For a manual transfer case, you can use a BW4406 or probably a BW1356 from a fullsize but it will be very close to the DS frame rail. The bolt pattern is compatible with just about any Ford 4x4 5.0 transmission.
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ok, got an update on the explorer. I asked my friend that found me the 'ploder, since he was that way(it's his uncles shop, 6hrs from here, he went up there for the weekend), to check for half-shalfs to double check that it was 2wd or 4wd, he said there were no half shafts but it is a torsion bar setup, and no coil sprung. Are explorers not the same as rangers?as far as 2wd coil front, 4wd t-bar?
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Originally Posted by UNCCRang49
ok, got an update on the explorer. I asked my friend that found me the 'ploder, since he was that way(it's his uncles shop, 6hrs from here, he went up there for the weekend), to check for half-shalfs to double check that it was 2wd or 4wd, he said there were no half shafts but it is a torsion bar setup, and no coil sprung. Are explorers not the same as rangers?as far as 2wd coil front, 4wd t-bar?
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no its like 2wd edge on rangers... no coils.. t-bars...
There edge package has torsion bars. If you get that motor and you need a hand working on it just pm me I live in apex also.
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Originally Posted by rangerdan01
you probley know this but when you pull that motor out make sure that you get the whole wiring harness.
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Originally Posted by rangerdan01
Does it have the center console or the ohc?? If so I call dibs.
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