Cooter_76
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- May 18, 2004
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To make a long story short, I’m tired of chasing overheating issues with my current engine, and I’d really like to have an overdrive. A few months ago I bit the bullet and bought a used Explorer for the popular 5.0/4R70W swap.
There’s a lot of info on this site about these drivetrain swaps, but it can be difficult to nail-down every little detail with so many different options out there. I thought I’d start my own thread to keep my thoughts in order and hopefully get some tips/advice from those who have successfully finished one of these projects.
The Donor
I picked-up a running AWD ‘96 Explorer with 163K miles off Craigslist for $600. It had a lot of little body issues and something heinous going on in the front end, but the engine ran well and the transmission seemed to shift fine. I hauled it to a friend’s shop so we could pull the drivetrain, wiring harness, etc. Got $200 for the shell at the recycling center. So far I’m in for $400. ;D
I’m on EFI Guy’s list for computer and wiring harness work, and will plan to get things in order to swap everything over this fall/winter.
There’s a lot of info on this site about these drivetrain swaps, but it can be difficult to nail-down every little detail with so many different options out there. I thought I’d start my own thread to keep my thoughts in order and hopefully get some tips/advice from those who have successfully finished one of these projects.
The Donor
I picked-up a running AWD ‘96 Explorer with 163K miles off Craigslist for $600. It had a lot of little body issues and something heinous going on in the front end, but the engine ran well and the transmission seemed to shift fine. I hauled it to a friend’s shop so we could pull the drivetrain, wiring harness, etc. Got $200 for the shell at the recycling center. So far I’m in for $400. ;D
I’m on EFI Guy’s list for computer and wiring harness work, and will plan to get things in order to swap everything over this fall/winter.