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About a year ago I picked up a wrecked 94 Mustang as a doner. I pulled all the goodies and an set it up in my test stand. Got it running and cleaned up. Started digging into it to fix some oil leaks and tune it up. Turns out this engine was beat pretty hard. Lots of variation in compression and an oil analysis came back showing that the cam is probably going. Good thing I've only got about $500 in it. After following the Explorer engine swap threads I've decided to have a buddy of mine who buys wrecked later model vehicles at the auctions. I'm going to have him keep an eye out for a low(er) milage Explorer for me. I know that the 97+ models have better heads.
My question for the experts is: What year Explorer is the absolute best for an engine swap and why. I understand the ODB II issues. (It would be cool if someone could build a little processor to talk on the CAN and fake out the computer to think everything is fine)%)
p.s. I will probably put together a kit with all of the EFI components including the computer and cleaned up harnes to recoupe my investment in the stang motor. If someone is interested send me a PM. It probably will not be until I find an Explorer.
My question for the experts is: What year Explorer is the absolute best for an engine swap and why. I understand the ODB II issues. (It would be cool if someone could build a little processor to talk on the CAN and fake out the computer to think everything is fine)%)
p.s. I will probably put together a kit with all of the EFI components including the computer and cleaned up harnes to recoupe my investment in the stang motor. If someone is interested send me a PM. It probably will not be until I find an Explorer.
