Recent content by Soren

Yeah, that’s exactly what I’m thinking… even for someone who know the difference between a 5.0 and 5.8, if they’re not specifically checking for the 5.8 it would be easy to miss. MAF on something that’s supposed to be SD, or the lightning intake on something that’s supposed to have the truck...

Yeah, I’m in Idaho for now. OR, and/or WA in the not too distant future. The state doesn’t know I switched out the motor many years ago for the 351w that’s in it now (cracked cylinder wall). For a few years I even had to have it emissions tested and it passed without issues. Now they’ve gotten...

If the ‘75 and older are exempt even in CA, does it matter? Or, is it only exempt if it has the original engine? If all ‘75’s and older are exempt couldn’t a person just do what makes sense from a performance and cost perspective (I.e. the Explorer swap)? I tried looking for a 1995 ECM with OBD...

These look like really nice heads... 5 angle valve job and fully CNC ported for $2K seems like a great price. I just have to figure out whether I want to spend the extra on something like this vs. a lower performing stock head like the GT40Ps (assuming that ends up being an option). I was hoping...

I don't know ANYTHING about this business, but I ran across it a while back. It seems to have some good resources for Coyote swaps. I think you can buy a chassis with a Coyote engine on it from them if you want. Not sure if they will just sell the engine and necessary components to put on your...

jckkys, thanks for your insight. It's great to see that some of you are keeping the original Broncos running! My '66 doesn't look much like it did. It wasn't a great off-road vehicle (or very safe) with the original engine, solid steering shaft, manual steering, manual drum brakes, and lap...

ntsqd, Thanks for the additional information (I had no idea what the E.O. # was, etc.) and idea for using some of the original donor EGR system... The manifold and EGR system in your picture look very familiar. They were the 1st things I gave away once I realized that the manifold wouldn't fit...

As far as the E7 heads go, they are an option, but I'm pretty sure I'll spend at least $700 on a rebuild + new springs and milling down the pedestal's so I can run roller rocker arms. If I'm going to spend that much I'd certainly prefer to get something that flows better, because the heads will...

Thanks for your explanation the CA engine swap rules ntsqd. I'll try to track down any guidance I can find for Oregon and Washington. When you mention that the sensors must match the donor it sounds like I would be required to maintain the speed density system that my 5.8L came with (Fx50 donor...

Thanks for the detailed response! And, thanks to everyone else who has responded as well. It sure would make things easier if I am only required to meet emissions standards that came with my '66. But, there is a chance that I'll be moving to Oregon or Washington in the next couple of years, so...

But how does a person determine what the emissions system is supposed to look like? Especially on a Frankenstein build like mine that has parts from a wide variety of years. Would the system need to be equivalent to whatever was installed with the computer I'm using? Or, would it need to be...

Are you running the entire Explorer EFI system, or are you using a Mustang ECU, etc.? Just curious what you did with the wires that connect to the EGR vacuum regulator and the DPFE sensor. I'm guessing I can't just remove the wires from the harness, because the computer is going to expect a...

I have the EGR passages in the lightning upper and lower that I'm planning to use, but from looking at the Explorer upper I pulled a couple weeks ago, I don't see an EGR passage. It has 8 intake runners that are laid out in 2 groups of 4 with a space between them. Funny enough, the gasket used...

Sorry about the length of this question, but I'm not sure how to frame it without all of the context. I'm gathering parts for the Explorer EFI and front dress conversion on a 90's roller block 5.8L engine to go in my 1966 Bronco. I purchased the lighting lower and upper many years ago for a...

I hope I'm not breaking any forum rules with this reply, but if you need a new EFI harness I do happen to have one. I bought the harness from RJM Technologies 15ish years ago to install the Mustang EFI on my 5.8, but never got time to do the project. Now I've decided to go with the Explorer EFI...