5.0l swap with manual trans question

[stomper97]

I recently lost my 4.0 and was considering a 5.0 swap but it needs to stay immisions legile so I wanted to use a explorer 5.0 I was wondering if the engine can function without the automatic because I way to keep a manual in the truck any help would be great
Thanks
Sean

 

[ChrisR1S]

Yes, the ECU needs to be programed so that the auto trans function is turned off.
ALSO You may be able to run it without retuning it though, it'd throw a CEL; not 100% sure though on that part.

 

[Spdrcer34]

There are a few things you need....

A tuner, for one. I suggest the SCT Xcal3...James Henson is one of the best tuners out there for these motors.

You can't use your stock transmission for the swap though. It won't bolt-up. And even if it did, the transmission is WAY too weak...I broke 3 of them with my old 4.0L.

You need to find a 3.8L/4.2L Manual Transmission from a 97-02 F-150. It puts the transmission shifter in the perfect location for your RBV.

There is an entire write up on Explorer Forums, complete with part numbers...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=248285&highlight=F150+transmission+4.2

Ryan

 

[stomper97]

Thanks for the help i already have a trans and transfer case I got from a friend that will work on a 302 but it may require some fab work to make it fit but that's not a problem fabworks no big deal. I will deffinatly get in contact with James Henson

 

[Spdrcer34]

Did you even read the thread over on EF?

With the CORRECT combination of parts, namely the M5OD from a F150, and a BW 4406, there is ZERO fab work required. It all bolts up, and works flawlessly.

Ryan

 

[stomper97]

No I didn't look at the thread but I got the setup I have for free so why spend more money