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Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 09-22-2019, 06:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,925
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: GoldMember 5.0 Swap and Project Log

I just went with an aftermarket brand that had long term good reviews. Was pushing out great pressure the entire time. One thing to note, it the fuel filter too, i changed mine out to larger size...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 09-20-2019, 08:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,925
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: GoldMember 5.0 Swap and Project Log

Yea i forget where i found that information but thats why ford considers the motor a "Flex", bc they just crank down the pressure on the fuel pump to save fuel and "boost" their mpgs for marketing. I...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 09-18-2019, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,603
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: ECM interchangeability

If you are wondering if you can use the f150 ecm, i dont believe its possible without a lot of repinning or tuning. Just to name a couple reasons, the f150's that came with the 5.0 had different...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 08-21-2019, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,925
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: GoldMember 5.0 Swap and Project Log

If its just gonna be a 2wd street truck, you are better off with a T5 transmission that bolts to that motor. Bc that transmission is made for faster shifting and the gears are better suited for what...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 08-15-2019, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,925
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: GoldMember 5.0 Swap and Project Log

Realized i never qouted to notify you

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Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 08-10-2019, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,925
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: GoldMember 5.0 Swap and Project Log

It all depends on what you are planning on using it for. 4x4 or 2wd? Fast street truck or slower trail truck? Fuel injected or carb? I know more about the 98+ rangers but give me those answers and i...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 03-23-2019, 05:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,925
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: GoldMember 5.0 Swap and Project Log

Well college has been kicking my a** so i havent been able to wrench nor type as much as ive wanted to. But i just wanted to inform everyone that the testing fell through bc the shop tried to turn on...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-02-2019, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,479
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: GLDMMBR's Mods - 5.0 Swap and Lots More

I dont have any pictures i believe but ill check. In my model it wasnt a "bolt-in" deal but it was a screw in. Mostly just taking self-tapping screws and screwing the plates in place. The front one...
Forum: Electrical Tech 01-03-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,271
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: How-To Make an Auxiliary Fuse Box

https://beta-static.photobucket.com/images/h56/Chicknhawk99/0/cb995853-bd90-4c13-94f5-7425bda9bfcf-original.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds...
Forum: Lifted Suspension 11-10-2018, 04:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,240
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: Body Lifts

I have the 3/2 keys like you want but i used shackles on the rear instead of stacking blocks bc safety reasons IMO. On my 99 i have the vacumn hubs so my CV axles dont turn unless im in 4wd so i...
Forum: Lifted Suspension 11-09-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,240
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: Body Lifts

Watch having both spacers and torsion key lift, you'll be replacing ball joints left and right IMO

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Forum: Lifted Suspension 11-08-2018, 11:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,240
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: Body Lifts

I think it depends on the model and what your goals are. I have a 99 with a 3in body lift and about 3/2 torsion key suspension lift. I havent had any problems with it since installing 3 years ago and...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 11-07-2018, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,925
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: GoldMember 5.0 Swap and Project Log

https://beta-static.photobucket.com/images/h56/Chicknhawk99/0/2d3ce8d7-ec85-485a-94e0-b6669b66f3ee-original.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 11-05-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,925
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: GoldMember 5.0 Swap and Project Log

Oil Filter Problems:
The explorer I got, it came factory with a 90* fitting that came off the block and pointed the oil filter forward, it didn’t have a cooling hose or fittings like the pre-97...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 11-05-2018, 04:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,925
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: GoldMember 5.0 Swap and Project Log

Motor:
Everything from the original explorer can be used(or replaced factory without changes), if you remain AWD. Otherwise, if you use a BW4406 from a F-150, you must take your motor mount...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 11-05-2018, 04:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,925
Posted By chicknhawk99
GoldMember 5.0 Swap and Project Log

First things first, This can be achieved by anyone, as long as you have plenty of time, money, and tools.
Sorry if it makes anyone un-happy about the length but seeing as it took me almost two years...
Forum: Electrical Tech 11-04-2018, 07:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,271
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: How-To Make an Auxiliary Fuse Box

Well seeing as i dont have the pictures to upload yet i was actually trying to explain how to make it work and do it. And actually having something productive to say rather than sarcastic comments...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-03-2018, 07:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,561
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: Headlight Upgrade ?

More pics. Did dual halos also. It take a lotnof time (and jb weld) but its the best thing ive done other than the v8 swap154365154366

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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-03-2018, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,479
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: GLDMMBR's Mods - 5.0 Swap and Lots More

How-To Auxiliary Fuse Box

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/electrical-tech/144620-auxiliary-fuse-box.html
Forum: Electrical Tech 11-03-2018, 06:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,271
Posted By chicknhawk99
How-To Make an Auxiliary Fuse Box

I plan to post pictures just need to get my flash drive back to upload them!

I’ve had been through 3 different auxiliary boxes before I finally decided just to suck it up and build my own. My main...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-03-2018, 06:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,561
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: Headlight Upgrade ?

I did the HID projector retrofit with Osram bulbs on a 55w system from TRS and I love it. Those lights are as bright as my parents 2017 Ford Explorer154363

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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 05-21-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,479
Posted By chicknhawk99
PLEASE READ BEGINNING INFORMATION PLEASE I...

PLEASE READ BEGINNING INFORMATION PLEASE

I am going to try and write simple guides on most of the mods that will be beneficial to the Ranger Community. For simple questions that I don't make a...
Forum: Project Logs 09-15-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 19,462
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: 5.0 Swap MD50R2 and BW4406

I know this might a stretch, but do you remember the body types of the F-350 and the F-150 that you pulled your drive shafts from? Or are some models the same that I could grab one off of?
Forum: Project Logs 04-07-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1,212
Views: 205,289
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: Project Search and Rescue Truck

What is the weight limit for your winch on the front bumper? And how did you install the receiver hitch on the bumper, bolt on or weld?
Forum: Project Logs 03-27-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1,212
Views: 205,289
Posted By chicknhawk99
Re: Project Search and Rescue Truck

Have you ever thought of doing the V8 engine swap out of the explorer?
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