Hello from Colorado.

Working with a buddy to do this engine swap. Ordered a atk HP78 crate with a cam change for lower end torque. Will be an interesting project.

 

Damn. Crate engine, huh? You don't fool around.

Welcome to R-F! Post pics of your truck, and as your project goes along!

 

Indeed, the local shop are pricy and can take over a year. Crate was the easiest way to go. It has already had everything swapped over to an explorer, new wiring harness and computer. Was running a 4.0 v6, but not enough power for Wyoming hills. This should now be just fine on the roads and back country. Just a fishing truck :-)

 

Engine has been ordered, scheduled mid-June delivery. Will be pulling my 4.0 out, already have tranny and xfer case sold. New tranny being rebuilt. Will take some pics next time I wok on it.

 

Engine arrived, test fit is complete. Checking out clearance on torque master headers. Tranny should be completed this week. Get the final layout completed.

Work in process.
Sanding the Hurtuliner to put a new Monstaliner coat on.
Sticky back heatshield is installed along the firewall and the tranny tunnel
Dual stick np205 cable system came in.
New hood ordered, schedule for delivery this week
Second 10 Gallon spun aluminum gas tank arrived.
All the hardware to make a tire/jeery can carrier has arrived.
Complete wiring change
Add explorer EFI intake

See if it will start!!!!!

 

Let's see some pictures.

 

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ATK 302

 

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Top view, no intake

 

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Roller rockers

 

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Explorer timing chain cover installed

 

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Side view

 

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Sticky back heat shield installed on firewall and tranny tunnel

 

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Roller rockers

 

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Push rods

 

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Edlebrock aluminum heads

 

Large valves

 

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Explorer intake manifold installed

 

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side view

NOTE: L&L oil filter relocation, lower left side

 

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Torque Monster headers

Tight fit, but looks great

 

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Torque Monster headers

 

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Ford Blue side view

 

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Back view

 

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Other side