5.0 year ?

[Smokeyjoe09]

does it matter what year does a 5.0 come out of ?
ask cause if i do this i going in to 2001 ranger edge 4.0

i do want efi

 

[Downey]

find one out of an explorer thats your best bet

 

[Mac]

Take some time and go thru all this really good info, print it out and high lite areas where you might have question. Just find the latest and lowest mileage Explorer you can or just start with a new short block and build from there. You want auto or manual?
Dave
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/5_0_swap_in_newer_ranger.html

 

[Smokeyjoe09]

mac, i want to stay auto,i think i need 4r70w or 4r75w i am right ?

so would a new ford 302 boss block would fit

would i have to mod the motor mounts

 

[Teddyzee]

Since you have an Edge, get an Explorer.

Search to see if your current fuel system is return style, or returnless. Do some Explorer research to answer the same question, then buy that year Explorer, in 2wd automatic.

This will get you Engine, trans, computer, mounts, EVERYTHING you will need. Couple of EVTM to compare the wiring, and you've got one of the simplest swaps.

 

[Smokeyjoe09]

what be would be best place to get one a junk yard or off craiglist or cars .com

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Junkyard or craigslist. There seem to be a bunch of them that give the driver a feeling of being immortal... and don't survive the winter. I do notice a spike in listings on craigslist for wrecked Explorers this time of year...

 

[Teddyzee]

I bought a complete, running AWD 5.0 1996 Explorer in December for $500, so there are good deals out there.

You can buy an Ex engine for $800-$1000 on Ebay.

In your case, with an Edge, you could save money buying a complete Explorer donor vehicle.

 

[backroad101]

Plus, with cash for clunckers, the Explorer was one of the higher traded in vehicles; which means there should be a good supply in salvage yards (the case in my area)

 

[Teddyzee]

Plus, with cash for clunckers, the Explorer was one of the higher traded in vehicles; which means there should be a good supply in salvage yards (the case in my area)

Vito

...Except the Engines were killed on CFC vehicles. Great program.
They're no good to you.

 

[Downey]

since you have an edge you could convert your truck to 4wd at the same time if you wanted if you bought a complete 4wd explorer

 

[backroad101]

...Except the Engines were killed on CFC vehicles. Great program.
They're no good to you.

Does that matter if is is going to be rebuilt anyway?

 

[tjdeerslayer37]

Does that matter if is is going to be rebuilt anyway?

Vito

yeah the crap that put in there eats everything up i believe.

 

[Mac]

Does that matter if is is going to be rebuilt anyway?

Vito

Fill an engine up with liquid glass, let it harden - sure I guess it could be rebuilt!
Dave