5.0 explorer. Distributorless?...

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• May 14, 2013

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Couple helpful tips maybe for someone, i found an old thread on search but figured i would post again so its out there again...i had to ditch the old explorer oil filter adapter gizmo and go straight to block. So i bought a piece from Ford for a 1994 mustang 5.0. Here is the ford pn#

So i went ahead and primed the new oil pump. Using an old ford distributer. And a drill counterclockwise. Easy day

So then i went to put the CPS. Back in and brought engine to TDC #1. And looked at some pics of the ford tool that EFI GUY shared w me, and it made it pretty simple that the male tang needed to be in the CPS window ( i believe if i looked at the tool properly)


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Im looking to ditch the stock modified intake elbow since im not running egr and can use the clearance, does anyone have a pn for an adapter to mount the MAF and a k&n?

 

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• May 14, 2013

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Where are you going to mount the EEC? Looks like my best option is to lengthen the harness so I can get in farther inside the cab. I've got 47 wires to extend on the EEC plug.

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This is a before shot, but this is a great spot for me, i sued all the explorer mounting brackets and shroud also.

 

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You can kind of see it here

 

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That looks good. That's basically the same location as the Explorer. I didn't think there was enough room behind the defrost ducts, but after looking at yours, it seems to fit nice.

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Yeah it fits real nice in there, and i can access it in and out with the upper plenum on. Oh and i didn't have to extend any wires

 

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Nice! Good to know it will fit there. Did you just mount it in the factory Explorer case?

No word yet on the file, but I'm being persistent. I'm anxious to see you fire this thing off.

 

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Yes. Used the explorer case components

 

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EFI Guy said:

...No word yet on the file, but I'm being persistent. I'm anxious to see you fire this thing off.

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Yes, just as much as me.

 

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• May 14, 2013

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Im looking to ditch the stock modified intake elbow since im not running egr and can use the clearance, does anyone have a pn for an adapter to mount the MAF and a k&n?

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I used the ranger 4.0 adapter off ebay on mine. Allowed for use of a cone filter. A lot come with them for like 15 $

http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=260758279818

 

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After work today i started my plug wires...i had a unique situation since i used the BC Broncos headers and the GT40 P heads.. I needed OBD2 coil pack plug ends and i needed 90 deg boots due to plug angle on explorer..so i took the old wires and stripped the boots and orded some MSD. Street wires 8mm. With 90 deg boots and put them together . That teflon lube works wonders to slide the boots on and the Taylor wire pliers are always helpful for plug wires...of course some dielectric grease.

All in all it turned out great. No boots touch the headers now....but...plugs are a PITA. To get in on 2 and 6. All in all i am pleased

 

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I also thought about my throttle linkage and could've used the stock bracket, flipped it upside down ( since i changed the angle of the intake elbow by cutting it and re welding it to a 45 deg angle vs the stock 90). And trimmed it but it wouldve been flimsy and not to my liking. Also i have time to kill waiting on a few more parts so why not make one. Cardboard is my friend..



Then i just mocked it up and adjusted angles of the bends

Once i had it where i wanted it i made a stiffener brace for it and added my. Home garage initials "SB". For Scotty built. My friends came up with that for me. Lol

 

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Oh and no major feat but i mounted the inertia switch today also after work...

 

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Added a champion aluminum 5.0 conversion radiator today. Still hunting hoses but i think i found what i need

 

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Its alive!!!! I received my PCM back from EFI guy , slapped it in, but had no fuel pump relay.. I double checked my relay and didnt have the right trigger wire hooked up....turned key again and fuel was at the shcrader valve ( core removed). Installed schrader valve, primed system and turned key... IT RUNS SMOOOOOTH... Checked engine vitals, good, oil pressure, topped off with coolant and PS fluid.... This engine runs great so far...

 

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I want to say a huge thanks to SURFER B and EFI guy here, without surfer b giving me the initial " you can do it" i probly would have just slapped a distributor in it like everyone else, but i wanted more and he gave me the push i needed.. E also hooked me up with some great tips along the way since he had already done it. Thanks man.


To EFI guy... What a great guy, first he says i can do it and said if i was overwhelmed, he was a vendor and could rewire my harness for me, but after thinking about it and having a few beers i started chopping my harness, ( rendering it useless to send off to a vendor) so i was stuck with the job myself... EFI guy even though he does this to make money, still took the time to help me out when i would e mail him a question.. THANKS. I knew when it was time for my computer to get done up, he was the man, he did what he said he would and kept me posted the whole time letting me know where we were on progress for my PCM.. I highly recommend him as a vendor, great customer service...


All in all i am glad i went distributorless...it was a lot of work and probly cost me a few bucks along the way, but i know every color wire there is to know on a 99 explorer OBD II engine now, and i have a lot of self satisfaction knowing i did it myself....

 

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• May 25, 2013

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That's great news. I know you'll be smiling all weekend. I'll be sending Garry (EFI guy) my EEC in the next couple of weeks. Glad to hear yours fired right up.

Mark

 

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Hit me up with any questions i might be able to help with...

 

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• May 25, 2013

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You know I will. Are you going to run it first without the VSS? I'd like to know how it behaves and probably Garry would too.