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Engine & Drivetrain
V8 swap would it be worth it over all?
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 816667" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>Gentalmen,</p><p></p><p>I must agree that it appears that we have a few people who have indeed installed V8's into an Explorer Sport / Sport Trac. While not exactly a simple bolt-in, and many parts had to be changed/swaped or moved including the front axle, brake booster, headers, transmssion cooler, etc not to mention the V8 drive train, but it does not appear that any major surgery was needed.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>So I will admit that I was wrong about a V8 not fitting in the Sport/Sport Trac engine compartment without extensive modifications. On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being a simple bolt-in and 10 like installing the engine and bulding a new car agound it, I would rate this about a 5 or 6. I really expected it to be more like an 8.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The only issue not answered is the cost of either of these conversions? To most of us, the cost factor is what determines if we will try it. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>For those of you who took the time to search out these conversions, I applaud your efforts. For those who just wanted to argue, well you all know who you are..<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>OK, now what do we have to debate about? I'm sure Caymen will come up with something.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 816667, member: 52972"] Gentalmen, I must agree that it appears that we have a few people who have indeed installed V8's into an Explorer Sport / Sport Trac. While not exactly a simple bolt-in, and many parts had to be changed/swaped or moved including the front axle, brake booster, headers, transmssion cooler, etc not to mention the V8 drive train, but it does not appear that any major surgery was needed. So I will admit that I was wrong about a V8 not fitting in the Sport/Sport Trac engine compartment without extensive modifications. On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being a simple bolt-in and 10 like installing the engine and bulding a new car agound it, I would rate this about a 5 or 6. I really expected it to be more like an 8. The only issue not answered is the cost of either of these conversions? To most of us, the cost factor is what determines if we will try it. For those of you who took the time to search out these conversions, I applaud your efforts. For those who just wanted to argue, well you all know who you are..;) OK, now what do we have to debate about? I'm sure Caymen will come up with something. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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