98 Ranger 3.0 v6 to Explorer 5.0 v8 questions

[ernest_pizza]

I have a 1998 Ranger 4x4 with a manual transmission and the 3.0 v6. I've been planning to convert my 3.0 to a 5.0 v8, intending to keep it as a manual transmission with selectable 4wd (with a low range) and use EFI. Reading around on here I've put together a preliminary list of parts I'm going to need to swap into the ranger. My questions are: Will these parts work well together? Is there anything else I'd need to change/modify? Are there any other important considerations I'm overlooking?

Here's the list:

-1996-1997 Ford Explorer 5.0 AWD
-M5ODR2 transmission from a 1997-2003 F150 4.2 v6
-4x4 transfer case out of the same F150
-164 tooth flywheel/clutch/pressure plate/starter from a vehicle with the same parts as a 1996 F150

Thanks for any answers!

 

[chvlfrk]

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I have a 1998 Ranger 4x4 with a manual transmission and the 3.0 v6. I've been planning to convert my 3.0 to a 5.0 v8, intending to keep it as a manual transmission with selectable 4wd (with a low range) and use EFI. Reading around on here I've put together a preliminary list of parts I'm going to need to swap into the ranger. My questions are: Will these parts work well together? Is there anything else I'd need to change/modify? Are there any other important considerations I'm overlooking?

Here's the list:

-1996-1997 Ford Explorer 5.0 AWD
-M5ODR2 transmission from a 1997-2003 F150 4.2 v6
-4x4 transfer case out of the same F150
-164 tooth flywheel/clutch/pressure plate/starter from a vehicle with the same parts as a 1996 F150

Thanks for any answers!

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98-01 Explorer has the better GT40 heads.

 

[Craig0320]

98-01 explorer has the same speed sensor setup as your 98 ranger.
They also have a returnless fuel system same as 98+ ranger.
96-97 explorer speed sensor is in the tailhousing of the transmission. Were as the speed sensor is in the rear end on 98-01 explorers and 98-01 rangers.
Be careful on some 98 model explorers. I have seen them with the old style setup. They were built with the last production parts of 97. Only way to verify is to crawl under it and look.

 

[fastpakr]

Sounds like it's a choice between adding the PATS parts if you grab a '98+ Explorer or switching to a return fuel system if you go '96-97. To me, the '98+ option sounds easier.

 

[Craig0320]

Sounds like it's a choice between adding the PATS parts if you grab a '98+ Explorer or switching to a return fuel system if you go '96-97. To me, the '98+ option sounds easier.

PATS isn't a big deal to wire in. Takes about two hours of wiggling in a tight space. It is in my write up that I linked so it will save you some time searching and trying to figure it out. It will save 150.00 because you will not need the pcm flashed. That's why I decided to wire mine in. Well, and because I like saving money . Also as mentioned previously the speed sensor stays the same with a 98+ explorer.

 

[ernest_pizza]

Okay sounds good, I'll aim to get a 99-01 explorer instead, thanks everyone. Does anyone have any thoughts on the transmission/t-case and associated parts or does all that look good? I've so far read that for the transmission I'm probably going to have to modify the shifter and I'm going to need a ford dealership to reset the ECU so the engine can work with a manual transmission.