v8 explorer - Page 4

SlowJoe · 07-01-2009, 07:03 PM

i dont

QWKSNKE · 07-01-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by joecoupe

it has the over head cam v6 now.and i have a good 351. and i really do not like the 302 base motors. u can do a 351 and have more ci to start with stock. i just want to fix one up!

maybe some 18

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Gotcha. I thought you were starting with a v-8 explorer.

Will the deck height of a 351 not cause problems?

SlowJoe · 07-01-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

Gotcha. I thought you were starting with a v-8 explorer.

Will the deck height of a 351 not cause problems?

i dont know

EHardy1971 · 07-01-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

Gotcha. I thought you were starting with a v-8 explorer.

Will the deck height of a 351 not cause problems?

Nope. The only major issues would be headers (which are aftermarket available),and the oil pan,which *might* have to be modified. I'm 90% sure a Crown Vic,or Ford van 351w pan would work. I was going to do a similar swap in a Ranger a few years ago and did a lot of research on it. There's guys out there with BBF's in Rangers,so it's doable in an Explorer.

SlowJoe · 07-02-2009, 09:33 AM

i cant find much on the explorers but i have read that a body lift is needed for the tranny tunnel to clear on a ranger. i just wonder about the frame mounts on the v6. i am sure we can make it work.

EHardy1971 · 07-02-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by joecoupe

i cant find much on the explorers but i have read that a body lift is needed for the tranny tunnel to clear on a ranger. i just wonder about the frame mounts on the v6. i am sure we can make it work.

Shouldn't need a body lift on the Explorer,since they came available with a V8.

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SlowJoe Mind Blowing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dawsonville Ga Posts: 3,913	i cant find much on the explorers but i have read that a body lift is needed for the tranny tunnel to clear on a ranger. i just wonder about the frame mounts on the v6. i am sure we can make it work. __________________ Slow Joe Racing 2008 dodge ram 5.7 HEMI 1993 lx with a 289 and a 3 speed on the floor WTB 1955 t-bird project