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V8 swap would it be worth it over all?
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<blockquote data-quote="Dan Long" data-source="post: 816631" data-attributes="member: 65387"><p>I was inches from doing this swap, but just couldn't find the time. I had my 2000 Explorer 5.0 and my 2001 ST sitting side by side. The engine compartments, frame rails, etc are identical. The 5.0 will bolt in with the correct mounts. You will need to use the engine wiring harness and ECU from the 5.0. You will also use the 4 speed tranny and transfer case (if present) from the 5.0. The 5.0 also has a special power brake booster that should be swapped. You will need a custom or modified driveshaft for the rear end, the front shaft should still work if using a AWD 5.0 and a 4x4 ST. You will have to deal with the Vehicle Speed Sensor as they used different setups for each truck. Other than that, with a donor 99-01 Explorer vehicle you should have ~almost~ every nut and bolt needed. I wouldn't attempt the swap without a full donor vehicle though, as the minor stuff will nickle and dime you to the poor house.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The engineers at Ford were speaking of the modular V-8's (4.6 and 5.4). They're MUCH wider than the 5.0 and will not fit without considerable work, but they have been done as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dan Long, post: 816631, member: 65387"] I was inches from doing this swap, but just couldn't find the time. I had my 2000 Explorer 5.0 and my 2001 ST sitting side by side. The engine compartments, frame rails, etc are identical. The 5.0 will bolt in with the correct mounts. You will need to use the engine wiring harness and ECU from the 5.0. You will also use the 4 speed tranny and transfer case (if present) from the 5.0. The 5.0 also has a special power brake booster that should be swapped. You will need a custom or modified driveshaft for the rear end, the front shaft should still work if using a AWD 5.0 and a 4x4 ST. You will have to deal with the Vehicle Speed Sensor as they used different setups for each truck. Other than that, with a donor 99-01 Explorer vehicle you should have ~almost~ every nut and bolt needed. I wouldn't attempt the swap without a full donor vehicle though, as the minor stuff will nickle and dime you to the poor house. The engineers at Ford were speaking of the modular V-8's (4.6 and 5.4). They're MUCH wider than the 5.0 and will not fit without considerable work, but they have been done as well. [/QUOTE]
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