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1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #30 –
Good news,going to get it right now.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #31 –
Get me one too, while you're out.
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #32 –
I picked up the engine,it's in the garage on the stand waiting for me.A friend at Autozone is getting my some really good valve springs through a company he does business with (he's the commercial manager).My cost after discounts anf the money he owes me should be about $20.00....not too bad.I'll probably start the basic tear down tomorrow after work.I'm just glad I got it here..

Jerry,I wish you were closer.The yard just brought in another '98 Explorer and offered me the engine,but I didn't have the funds.He wants $450.00 for it.Not bad for a low mileage GT40 P engine that is complete from top to bottom,harnesses and all..
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #33 –
We can freight ship it to my neighbors business. He has a fork lift.
Kitz shipped the TC rear to me that way.
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #34 –
It only takes money.Have you looked for any out there?I've seen a few on Ebay as well.I saw an Explorer short block for cheap today.I'll start breaking my engine down in a dew days.I have garage cleaning to do.Tomorrow we're shopping for Gayle.She's changing the living room and dining room.New paint,fixtures,pictures,etc.It's her "thang".
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #35 –
what pistons do the explorer engines have in them? thinking about picking one up for the bottom end and selling the heads and intake to a friend. $50-100 in a low mileage bottom end (after selling heads) doesnt seem to bad as long as the bottom end will hold up to my power goals of around 400hp at the crank.
Currently Birdless but never Foxless

86 Mustang GT

1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #36 –
The pistons aren't forged like my H.O engine,but for me,it'll be fine.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #37 –
HEY !!!! Does anyone know for sure whether or not the Explorer double sump oil pan will fit our cars,and will the oil filter housing/oil cooler fit as well?
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #38 –
I live in Buffalo where everything has over 100,000 miles and costs $600-& 800.
And don't forget about the rust. Motors rust here too.
been checking craigslist, but nothing good as of tues.. I can score a zillion 4.0s though.

I'm still looking for some Explorer heads again. Last deal fell through.
got any Vin? I may post it in the wanted section soon.
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #39 –
I dunno about the pan, I'd err on the side of caution and say no, but....

Do you need a 5.0 pan? I can pull one off my SO engine for ya. It's not perfect, but doesn't leak oil.

If I only had 450 bucks....heck, I already have an engine, Nicole would shoot me if I bought another lol

Jerry...you need that engine ;)
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #40 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;291591
HEY !!!! Does anyone know for sure whether or not the Explorer double sump oil pan will fit our cars,and will the oil filter housing/oil cooler fit as well?



I know the pan won't fit but I'm not sure on the oil cooler. If you want an oil cooler I wouldn't re-use the stock one as you have no idea what's been in it. Just get a new one. They are cheap and above all clean on the inside, where it counts. ;)
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #41 –
The oil cooler isn't like the little radiator looking one,it's between the oil filter and housing.As far as the oil pan,no big deal.To the s pile it'll go.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #42 –
Vinnie, you should be able to get rid of the adapter and just mount the filter. If you want to.
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #43 –
I may just do that.I saw the cooler on there and thought "Hmmmmmmm".LOL.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

1998 Explorer engine questions.....

Reply #44 –
Would your headers clear it anyway?
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +