TN89LX5.0

I've posted around here and there..sorry if any of this is a repeat..but..

I have a 97 Explorer motor with P heads that I am going to put in a 95 GT I just got with a bad motor. Researching whats required so feel free to let me know what you know..

I have been told that I have to be careful with cams on this motor. I was looking at the E303 but have read and been warned it doesnt go well with the explorer motor..requires some major tuning to work I am told.
The Steeda # 19 is a strong possiblility and is recommended by someone who has done this swap.
I also plan to change the rockers to roller rockers (not sure if I need 1.6 or 1.7s'), valve springs and lifters (help me here too)

Digging around to get all info on using the explorer intake on the car, have figured out I dont need to worry about the ACT as its in the air intake on these cars. Got someone helping me here but feel free to share what you know, especially by experience.

I have a line on some P headers I hope works out.

Suggestions on CAI, MAF and TB's are welcomed.

I also plan to replace timing chain/gear, oil pump and add windage tray, new mustang oil pan, plugs, 9mm wires, rotary button/dist. cap

Swap over from mustang to explorer motor all front drive accessories/pulleys, etc.

Exhaust will be Pypes X pipe (w/cats?) Flowmaster cat back

I may be forgetting something..not sure. Feel free to throw in opinions and if you have done a Explorer to SN95 transplant what you ran into/had to modify.

Thanks in advance,

TN89LX5.0

Nothing...hmm..ok

Have been told to go with 1.6 roller rockers and to put in new lifters and springs while I am at it...
I have becom familiar with bolt ons over the years but not really had to dig into the engine until now..

Still looking for info/suggestions..

mopman93

the biggest problem with those motors is they're not setup to rev more than 4 grand. Everything is geared for torque, so when you go throwing cams at em' that are meant for higher rpms, then you need to change the heads to suit ur needs and so on. If you're doing a h/c/i though, I dont think there should be a problem, pretty much same bottom end, but the explorer motor used DIS instead of a distributor.

mjr46

^^^^^^^you don't need to change the heads on the explorer motor, heck the heads are what you are mainly after on those motors, only thing you need to swap on heads is springs with a cam swap,