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1998 Explorer. V6 to V8 swap.

my wifey rolled her 1998 5.0 AWD explorer (and drove it out of the 4-5 foot ditch). Now im lookin for another one to swap the CANADIAN built 5.0 drivetrain into. I’ve found quite a few of v6’s. How much BS is it to swap out the v6 to v8 with a complete donor v8 truck?

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you need to switch the motor , trans, t case and wiring harness from the v8 to the v6, as they are different,,
might be better to look on craigslist for another v8,

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since you have everything, its just all harnesses eng/trans, pcm and eng/trans/tcase drive shafts.

and the assorted goodies to go with it.

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Welcome, and it’s no trouble at all when you have the complete donor vehicle. Tons of people have done it. Regards,

Spdrcer34

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With 2 complete Explorers side by side in the driveway, and you have all the right tools (air tools, socekts, wrenches, screw drivers, and ratchet extensions) the swap can be done in a day.

It goes a bit faster if you CAREFULLY cut the radiator support out of the wrecked vehicle, and get it out of the way.

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Is this swap a direct bolt in? Do both of the motors mount to the frame the same?

I have read about doing engine swaps on Jeeps and other vehicles, and usually you have to get some conversion brackets and mounts to do it.

I would be very impressed with Ford engineering if they made these vehicles able to do direct built in swaps

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Yes. It is a DIRECT BOLT IN, using all Ford Parts. the frame pads are the same.

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The beauty of this swap is you can nab some nice cash for the v6 drivetrain (especially if its an SOHC).

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That what I thought did know if there was a easy way only other thing I’m wondered about was the 4×4 switch and transmission harness would u want to change the4x4 switch 5.0 into the 4.0 body

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That what I thought did know if there was a easy way only other thing I’m wondered about was the 4×4 switch and transmission harness would u want to change the4x4 switch 5.0 into the 4.0 body

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Joined May 19, 2012 Messages 20 Reaction score 0 City, State Austin, Texas Year, Model & Trim Level 98 Ford Explorer 4.0

I am in the process of looking into swapping the engine in my 98 SOHC out from a possible donor vehcile that is a 96 V8. My current explorer is AWD as well as 4WD and the donor vehicles is only 2wd. Is the transfer case interchangeable with the V8 tranny?

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My current explorer is AWD as well as 4WD and the donor vehicles is only 2wd. Is the transfer case interchangeable with the V8 tranny?

. are you trying to ask if you put a transfer case behind a 4wd trans? you can always just convert yours to a 2wd if thats what the donor is. also you may have other possible problems with going to a different year donor. the donor wont have pats, your 98 dose. your donor is a internal EGR system, your 98 is external (i am not sure if that will make a difference).

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I am in the process of looking into swapping the engine in my 98 SOHC out from a possible donor vehcile that is a 96 V8. My current explorer is AWD as well as 4WD and the donor vehicles is only 2wd. Is the transfer case interchangeable with the V8 tranny?

No it’s not the v8 t case uses a different bolt pattern than the v6 t case. But one for the v8 can be had easley and the front axle will swap.

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Joined January 2, 2015 Messages 18 Reaction score 0 City, State Douglas,Wy Year, Model & Trim Level 1998 Ford Explorer

I have a 98 explorer sport and did the v8 swap. You need to use the tranny harness from the v8 and I had to get the sport front drive shaft shortened just a bit. The rear was just fine. Also when doing it get the anti-theft module and wand all with the ignition cylinder from the v8 donor. Since you will have it there it will be a breeze. I didn’t have a donor just the engine so mine was a pain in the ass.

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Ford Explorer 3 свап двигателя, прошу совета.

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Пришла беда и к моему бегемоту. Треснули обе головы на 4,0 двигателе , ремонт движка не выгоден , машину без движка продавать тоже не хочется. Двигатель с разбора брать не хочу. Решил выбрать два варианта:
1. Ставить контрактный с небольшим пробегом.
2. Делать свап на японский 3UZ-fe вместе с АКПП.
Сижу в раздумьях и подчетах потерь.
Прошу помощи, технари, кто что посоветует с грамотным обоснованием, какой вариант мне выбрать, первый или второй.
Естественно я не Роквеллер и финансы у меня не бесконечные. Прошу это тоже учитывать при советах.
Спасибо, жду от вас грамотных и обоснованных советов.
Так же прошу воздержаться от флуда и советов всё продать и купить другую машину.

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Пришла беда и к моему бегемоту. Треснули обе головы на 4,0 двигателе , ремонт движка не выгоден , машину без движка продавать тоже не хочется. Двигатель с разбора брать не хочу. Решил выбрать два варианта:
1. Ставить контрактный с небольшим пробегом.
2. Делать свап на японский 3UZ-fe вместе с АКПП.
Сижу в раздумьях и подчетах потерь.
Прошу помощи, технари, кто что посоветует с грамотным обоснованием, какой вариант мне выбрать, первый или второй.
Естественно я не Роквеллер и финансы у меня не бесконечные. Прошу это тоже учитывать при советах.
Спасибо, жду от вас грамотных и обоснованных советов.
Так же прошу воздержаться от флуда и советов всё продать и купить другую машину.

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Головы заменить не проще? Если ещё и цепи, тогда на самом деле в сторону замены на контрактный
Опять же по финансам, без чёткой суммы как прикидывать, что лучше?

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Головы заменить не проще? Если ещё и цепи, тогда на самом деле в сторону замены на контрактный
Опять же по финансам, без чёткой суммы как прикидывать, что лучше?

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Головы проверяли опрессовкой, в обоих трещины. В данном случае мне дешевле и выгодней купить контрактник у проверенного продавца, к тому же выбор двигателя будет делать мастер, который даёт гарантию на работы.
Замена только голов подразумевает и замену всех прокладок и возможную их расточку, т.к. у меня уже стоит ремонтная поршневая. Возможно вылезет и ещё какая-либо незапланированная работа. Всё это дороже, чем поставить хороший контрактный двигатель с гарантией и доками.

От свапа на японодвигатель отказался , ввиду значительного бюджета и неизвестности точного фронта работ по внедрению его в автомобиль.

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Прежние головы были расточены, от этого и поршневая другой размерности стоит, может не влезть в новые головы.

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2003 ford explorer sport trac 2wd 4.0 v6 to v8 swap.

I have a 03 ford explorer sport trac 2wd with the 4.0 v6.. im planning on making a prerunner.

I want to know if im better off keeping the 4.0 v6 and adding some performance parts or swap a v8..

If I was to swap what would be my best bet? 4.6l or 5.0l?? What Automatic Transmission? ?

I know its pretty indepth and im gonna have a shop do it but I wanna be educated before I make the dive.

If anyone has links that will help i would appreciate any kind of help.

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Turdle

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I’m pretty sure your spoart trac is built like a 2nd generation explorer under the hood, so a v8 from a 98-01 explorer will do. I think you will find power adders to be more common to the pushrod v8.

You will need the whole donor truck for a successful trouble free swap.

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Turdle

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Turdle is correct. everything 5.0L wise will bolt, and fit under the hood.
BUT the big difference is in the electrical. there was what was called a job 1 and job 2 sport track. job 1, everything from a 99-01 v8 explorer drivetrain, and electrical will swap right in. job 2, there was tons of electrical changes made (what, i am not sure). thats where the hard part would be. if it was a job one, you would be able to swap the PATS parts and ignition in and be done with it, but job 2 wont.
also if your going to take it to a shop, be prepared to be facing a labor bill the size of texas

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