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5.0 swap keep the ac


Bigredball90

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Nov 10, 2012
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Vehicle Year
1998
Transmission
Automatic
I have a 98 ranger 4.0, auto, 2wd ext cab. Im trying to decide between 5.0 and 2.3t. Im in florida so I want to keep A/C. Also want to keep the trans auto.

Ive read through the 5.0 swap seems pretty straight forward just use a 96-97 exp 5.0 and swap the fuel system over. Couldnt find much on keeping ac though sounds like I can keep the bracket and condenser though. But didnt see anything on wiring it in with the new computer.

Any help would be great thanks!
 
The wiring is part of the vehicle harness, not the engine harness. Not sure if it's the same connector for you, but my '96 has the same connector. The compressor is located low on the driver's side for the 302. Grab the Explorer bracket and compressor w/ lines and there you go.
 
Best to grab the alternator bracket also, think you have to use the two of them together to line-up with the crank pulley.
Dave
 
Read both my build threads, first post. They should answer all your questions...


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