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02-23-2010, 09:04 PM
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5.0 questions
i have a few questions about the 5.0. i am getting one from work out of a 97 expo
1. will the 97 5.0 from the expo fit in my 95?
2. wat is the pros/cons with this 5.0?
3. do i need to do the 8.8 axle swap with it?
4. do i need to do any mods to my sus?
thanks guys it will be awile before i even get it there are alot of projects for us first. it also needs a new head gasket.
thanks everyone
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02-23-2010, 09:49 PM
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is it complet with ecm and wireing all explore parts will fit im doing a 5.0 on a 98 ranger you will have to make your own moter mounts what trans are you planing to use let me know if ya need more info ive dont alot of reserch plus ive alredy done one on my 92 but that one was alot more work
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02-23-2010, 10:07 PM
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im not sure wat trany i would use. wat would be best to use? wat about the axle can it handle it?
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95 ford ranger 3.0 v6 side step 5 speed 4x4
mods: 6" bds sus lift, 33x12.5r15 bfg km2, expo OHC/expo power seats, full length expo console, 2 1/2" flowmaster super 44 cat back, 4 procomp 5" offroad lights, clear headlights and turn signals, 6k hid kit, 25% tint (fronts)
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02-23-2010, 10:17 PM
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if you whant to keep it five speed i would use a five speed out of an 99 f150 with a 4.2 v6 you will have to drill out the bellhousing bolt holes but its not hard thats the trans in my 92 it your 4x4 push buton or shifter on the floor you can also use the tranfer case out of an f150 but will have to have costom drive shafts made the 7.5 rear is ok ive blown up two of them but they can hold up if you dont push them to hard they dont like drag slicks i can tell you that but i would upgrade to the explorer 8.8 l/s if you going to be rough on it
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02-23-2010, 10:26 PM
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ok i might just try and get the auto trany and everything out of it some times i wish i had a auto but other times i love driving the stick
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Muddin in the ranger, killin ricers in the f350
95 ford ranger 3.0 v6 side step 5 speed 4x4
mods: 6" bds sus lift, 33x12.5r15 bfg km2, expo OHC/expo power seats, full length expo console, 2 1/2" flowmaster super 44 cat back, 4 procomp 5" offroad lights, clear headlights and turn signals, 6k hid kit, 25% tint (fronts)
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02-23-2010, 10:31 PM
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you might still need a tranfer case i dont think the ranger one will fit the explorer trans and most explorer v8 are awd and that wont do you any good
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02-23-2010, 10:42 PM
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i need to find out wat this is going to cost before i get in to deep. i drove a 4.0 today and WOW i can now see why its called a 3.slow. will my sus. handle the 5.0?
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95 ford ranger 3.0 v6 side step 5 speed 4x4
mods: 6" bds sus lift, 33x12.5r15 bfg km2, expo OHC/expo power seats, full length expo console, 2 1/2" flowmaster super 44 cat back, 4 procomp 5" offroad lights, clear headlights and turn signals, 6k hid kit, 25% tint (fronts)
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02-23-2010, 10:47 PM
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my ranger droped around 1.5 inch but it was a four banger before the v6 spring should hold up it not that mutch heaver but the power omg if it rains it wont move just spinns but your xcab will help with that
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02-23-2010, 10:51 PM
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xcab and alot of sand lol. how are the 5.0's on gas?
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95 ford ranger 3.0 v6 side step 5 speed 4x4
mods: 6" bds sus lift, 33x12.5r15 bfg km2, expo OHC/expo power seats, full length expo console, 2 1/2" flowmaster super 44 cat back, 4 procomp 5" offroad lights, clear headlights and turn signals, 6k hid kit, 25% tint (fronts)
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02-23-2010, 10:53 PM
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xcab and alot of sand lol. how are the 5.0's on gas?
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its not that bad if you can keep your foot out of it you can get over 20mpg on freeway
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02-23-2010, 10:57 PM
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so better then my 3.0 lol i only get about 17
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Muddin in the ranger, killin ricers in the f350
95 ford ranger 3.0 v6 side step 5 speed 4x4
mods: 6" bds sus lift, 33x12.5r15 bfg km2, expo OHC/expo power seats, full length expo console, 2 1/2" flowmaster super 44 cat back, 4 procomp 5" offroad lights, clear headlights and turn signals, 6k hid kit, 25% tint (fronts)
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02-23-2010, 11:49 PM
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If you're worried about mpg and a 5.0.... You're not ready to swap it.
Yes, you need at least a 28 spline 8.8..... I would highly recommend the 8.8 31 spline in that expo as well.
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02-24-2010, 12:00 AM
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im more looking for the long trip mpg in town i dont care. i might just see if i can buy the whole expo from my boss ass is and just get the axle and gearing out of it. will the front gearing from the expo work in the tbb?
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Muddin in the ranger, killin ricers in the f350
95 ford ranger 3.0 v6 side step 5 speed 4x4
mods: 6" bds sus lift, 33x12.5r15 bfg km2, expo OHC/expo power seats, full length expo console, 2 1/2" flowmaster super 44 cat back, 4 procomp 5" offroad lights, clear headlights and turn signals, 6k hid kit, 25% tint (fronts)
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02-24-2010, 12:06 AM
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No, your gears are reverse cut, the ones in the D35 are not.
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02-24-2010, 04:10 AM
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you will need to upgrade to a stronger spring to handle the weight of the 5.0. they are great strong motors and if you baby them you can get atleast 20mpg on the freeway a stock 5.0 only has about at most 225hp and about 250 to 300ftlbs of tq. thats at the crank shaft Foed doesnt like to dyno run motors at the tires take about 10 to 15% off the those power numbers and that will give you about the correct power. now for gears and axles you might as well run run the expos front and rear axle just to be the safe side. but you should be fine with the trans and xcase
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