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Mountaineer to Ranger Engine Swap


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Hey Guys,

I'm looking for some info on doing a 5.0 l engine swap. I've got a 98 ranger xlt 4x4. I'm debating whether to use the engine from a mountaineer or an explorer. I really don't know which direction to go so I was hoping you guys could help me out. Gas mileage vs power and cost and ease of installation stuff like that. Thanks!

~Dan
 


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1. Look at the top of the page and click "tech library"
2. Proceed to use skills taught to you in elementary school to read.

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There's nothing specially for a mountaineer swap just explorers.
 

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Mountaineers and explorers are the same thing...

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So there's literally not a single difference between the engines of each of them
 

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A Mountaineer is simply an Explorer with a Mercury nameplate, just like a Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis are the same.
It might have a few additional options, but nothing to do with your engine swap.
 

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Thanks for clearing that up Earl43P, that's what I was looking for.
 

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Mountaineers have 100 more HP so they can climb mountains!!!
 

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