V8 in a 94 4x4

Josh40601 · Aug 6, 2009

Alright, so i have been scanning through the articles for a wile now and gave the F up. I am looking at going for an expo 302 with fuel injection. I want to run a manual and a manual T-Case. I am going to spend the 650 for the kit to get the motor in the rig, but the wiring, tranny, and transfer case are where i am lost.

KELLY88 · Aug 6, 2009

As in you're lost in finding a donor vehicle with a manual trans and transfer case that will bolt up to an explorer 302?

Josh40601 · Aug 6, 2009

KELLY88 said:
As in you're lost in finding a donor vehicle with a manual trans and transfer case that will bolt up to an explorer 302?

I have never even seen an explorer with a V8 and a 5speed with manual t-case. I am wondering what transmission and transfer case will easily fit in a ranger and will bolt up to an expo 302

Mac · Aug 6, 2009

Explorer never came with the V-8 manual trans or manual transfer case, look for them out of a F-150, only option. For the wiring, most have used the common Mustang wiring harness/computer. Not sure what that kit you mention includes. If you get one of the later Explorer motors, '97 1/2", likely it with have the GT-40P heads that need a special header to fit (if you're looking for a performance one).
Dave

BlackBII · Aug 6, 2009

Did you read this?
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/5_0_swap_in_newer_ranger.html

For manual trans\tcase, you'll need from an F-150.

Josh40601 · Aug 6, 2009

BlackBII said:
Did you read this?
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/5_0_swap_in_newer_ranger.html

For manual trans\tcase, you'll need from an F-150.

yep, this tells you how to do it with an explorer tranny, i want a manual tranny. I know they make an adapter for an automatic to a 1354, but what about a manual.

Josh40601 · Aug 6, 2009

Mac said:
Explorer never came with the V-8 manual trans or manual transfer case, look for them out of a F-150, only option. For the wiring, most have used the common Mustang wiring harness/computer. Not sure what that kit you mention includes. If you get one of the later Explorer motors, '97 1/2", likely it with have the GT-40P heads that need a special header to fit (if you're looking for a performance one).
Dave

http://carshop.carshopinc.com/product_info.php/products_id/4490/38200

Here is the link to the kit

vertlmt94 · Aug 17, 2009

http://advanceadapters.com/product/1714/50-4502.html
http://advanceadapters.com/product/1713/50-4501.html
1 of these will bolt you up to an F150 manual trans. You will have to shorten your rear driveshaft and lengthen your front one but it lets you use you factory hydraulic setup and if the trans is from a 97+ v6 f150 the shifter end up in the factory hole too.

Teddyzee · Aug 17, 2009

You really don't "need" a kit.

If you get your motor from a fox-body Mustang, or many other 80's-90's ford cars, the motor mounts will work, as will the dual sump oil pan, and the cast iron exhaust headers.
You will need a remote mount oil filter (with 90 deg sender). Your 4.0 rad will work fine, depending on how much you build the motor.

The kit seems over priced.

V8 in a 94 4x4

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