I believe that the immobilizer bypass requires a fully operational PATS system to work.

When you swap from the 2001+ Ranger PCM to the 98~01 5.0L Explorer PCM, you are eliminating an essential component of PATS, the PATS Control Module. The Ranger PCM has that module's functions onboard; the Explorer PCM is wired to an external PATS module.

Without the PATS Module, the PATS system cannot communicate with the Explorer PCM in any way and the PCM must have authorization from the PATS Module before it will supply spark and fuel. AFAIK, the immobilizer bypass cannot change that.

 

Stupid question, Would a PCm out of a 97 Explorer work? That was the year before pats came into being and it was available with a 5.0.

~HJ

 

i have the pcm for the 99.. i just need to get the PATS from it.. but it might be geting taken care of already. i didnt get to work on it last week..stupid work and getting ready for a trip. so this week im going over to work on it and i'll get some pics of everything in tomarrow

 

work is deff overated Andy.

 

That would take care of PATS but the 96~98 engine used a different Camshaft Position Sensor, MAF sensor, IAT and probably some other stuff that make swapping PCMs difficult. Besides that, I think the early 5.0L Explorers might have had the older return-type fuel systems that need an extra fuel line, a different fuel rail, pump and regulator.

All of this could be swapped but I'm sure adding the PATS Control Module and changing the transceiver and keys would be cheaper/easier.

 

yeah 99+ or 98+ is all returnless. before that it needs a return line.

 

couple things: I am now Manu- T-case. the electric i had became to much of a hassle and it wasnt working out so now im manual F-150 T-case and front driveshaft.(thanks Bob hah)

Wiring is almost done and i should be back to running soon. then i have a whole list of other crap i gota do when i have it running, new system, rims, tires,engine parts, bumpers and slider fab.... im gona be busy

 

holla, cept you know sliders aren't ever arriving son!

But none the less, that sounds like it'll be a sick setup.

 

You know I start my welding classes in August and am probably going to buy a tube bender so if you have a picture of the sliders I could probably make them.

Anyway, hope to see it done soon Andy.

 

Andy has a welder already too, but we could make a set. I'll be taking welding classes too haha. I want to build a sick bumper, but you guys know that

 

yeah i doubt gil will send any, but yeah i already had planned on building my own. or getn them built local or just get tubes bent etc. i need a front bumper asap

 

well that ****s in your hands now son, I just recommend bugging him daily and he will get to it eventually. Worst part is it really isn't that much work. But at least it's outta my hands!

 

Nice project, looks like it's coming alone pretty well. My supervisor at work keeps trying to tell me that I should put a 347 stroker motor in my Ranger. It'd be fun, but I'd have to have some $$ fall out of the sky for that to happen.

 

^ yeah somtimes i think how i coulda just had a built 351 with simple electrical thrown in and had some real fun with it. but its still gona be alot better than the 3.0 i had

 

yeah.. he said he was gona get em to me...so i think im gonna start *****n again haha

 

Andy I never told ya but I got a new job...ill show you what we did in 10 minutes (im soo hungry i dont wanna upload the pics right this second)

*edit*

Stats: 01 496. 550 HP, 650 Torque. The engine is worth about 10K when all is said and done.


Here's the pics.

 

yeah im sure mister handy engine man Aaron did alot of that...


but really, where is it and what and howd ya get it? seems kind of random for ya

 

whats the progress on this baby...

 

It's a co workers, not mine. And I sorta work in a shop that repairs large machinery. Like LARGE machinery... I don't buy chevys haha

 

So? Where ya at?

 

Ive been working alot, the truck is all done perty much. i need to get exhaust done, and get my shift kit in, fill fluids and then i'm good to go

 

so why arnt you there doing this... GO NOW

 

x2

 

that is what i am thinkin! get-er-dun!

 

exhaust pff wo needs that