99 2wd 302 c4 swap i need info plz

[fireman99ranger]

i have a 99 2wd 2.5 5speed i am going to swap in a carb 302 and c4 i just need to know what mounts to get also what headers work with the 99 2wd i have looked all over this site and not alot of info on 99 2wd swaps will i be able to use my drive shaft and just change the front yoke to a c4 yoke i just need all the info i can get thanks guys

 

[Teddyzee]

Coil spring or edge?

If torsion bar suspension, you can use Explorer mounts.

If coil spring, you'll need to make plates to go from stock mounts to the 302 block.

Explorer headers may work, but they are very poor design.
C4 yoke is the same as what you have now, length will depend on where you place the motor.

cliffs: make your own mounts and headers.

 

[fireman99ranger]

how do i tell the coil from torision bar suspention apart and if i have coils i have to make the mounts? i cant buy them anywhere ?

 

[Teddyzee]

If you have coil spring, you have coil spring suspension...
There is a "guy" that makes the plates you may need. Keep searching.

 

[fireman99ranger]

ok i have coil springs anyone have clue where or how to get the mounts. also i have a good 2.5 engine and 5 speed 115,000 miles fore sale runs great

 

[Mac]

The one to contact for the plans (he doesn't make them) is :Blackburn, Brian
E-mail Address(es):
brian.blackburn@sbcglobal.net

Let me know if he doesn't get back to you soon. The only "good" stock Explorer manifolds are the cast iron ones if you are staying with a mild build. Anything more than that you are looking at custom or the Torque Monster headers that run about $780.
Dave

 

[Boggin]

headers from a 70s f150 work perfect

 

[Mac]

headers from a 70s f150 work perfect

How do they work in a '98' and newer? Only ones I heard of working at the obsolete FRPP ones, the stock Explorer ones and the Torque monsters - unless you go custom.
Dave

 

[Boggin]

ok i dont know about that gen sorry but i know they work on a fist and second gen ranger

 

[fireman99ranger]

ok so i need explorer ex manifolds and radiator,oil filter relocator kit,and custom mounts i still dont know about the mounts i have never made anything like that before i need more info about mounts plz but is this all the major things i need to do the swap plz let me know thanks guys

 

[fireman99ranger]

oh yea i forgot a rear sump oilpan i have changed plenty of engines but never done a swap like this i just want to make sure i have everything i need before i start so i dont have an ass load of problems i just have to get the motor and trans bolted in and my friend a mustang guy is going to wire it all up for me and get it running all the help i can get would be great thanks guys

 

[Mac]

The Explorer has the oil filter angled unit you could get cheap. Teddy posted some pictures awhile back. I'll dig up a picture of what the mounts look like or look for posts on Explorer mounts.
Dave

 

[fireman99ranger]

thanks that would help alot so do i need ex mount and make the plates or what sorry if i ask the same question but i'm comfused

 

[fireman99ranger]

could i use a double sump pan i have the rack and pinion mounted to the front of the crossmember and i dont know if one would clear it

 

[fireman99ranger]

i found a 96 i think 2wd 5.0 explorer for $800 at a salvage yard bad trans but everything else is good around a 100k on the odomitor is that a good deal?