Bronco standards vs Mustang

[Speedrdr]

Not to sound like a shameless plug here. But I run the Explorer components in everything I own with a SBF. But it's not just for the EFI. The Explorer fan is better, the alternator is better, the water pump is less likely to leak, the power steering pump is better, and the shorter front dress makes it more enjoyable to work on if needed.
Unless you've got something super rare that should be left 100% original, anything is forgivable (except a GM engine swap).

If I understand correctly, if the Explorer front dress will fit any small block Ford, it will fit the ‘91 mustang 5.0 that’s in my EB. Does it make any difference if it’s now a 347 stroker with edlebrock intake and carb and AFR heads? May be a stupid question with all the posts about Explorer swaps, but trying to make sure before I start looking for said front dress.
Also, does it matter what year explorer?

 

[Broncobowsher]

If I understand correctly, if the Explorer front dress will fit any small block Ford, it will fit the ‘91 mustang 5.0 that’s in my EB. Does it make any difference if it’s now a 347 stroker with edlebrock intake and carb and AFR heads? May be a stupid question with all the posts about Explorer swaps, but trying to make sure before I start looking for said front dress.
Also, does it matter what year explorer?

It will fit. What balance is the stroker kit? There are 3 options, although I typically see the 50 oz-in being pretty common for milder versions as it works with the typical late model stuff. And you need the Explorer damper, witch is the late model 50 oz-in, but can be modified into anything. I once bought a balanced stroker kit, took the damper that came with it and the Explorer to a balance shop and they made the Explorer match perfectly what came with the kit.

It has to be a '96 to '01 V8 Explorer. Not the '02 and newer, not the V6, not the Expedition.

 

[Speedrdr]

It will fit. What balance is the stroker kit? There are 3 options, although I typically see the 50 oz-in being pretty common for milder versions as it works with the typical late model stuff. And you need the Explorer damper, witch is the late model 50 oz-in, but can be modified into anything. I once bought a balanced stroker kit, took the damper that came with it and the Explorer to a balance shop and they made the Explorer match perfectly what came with the kit.

It has to be a '96 to '01 V8 Explorer. Not the '02 and newer, not the V6, not the Expedition.

It’s a 50 oz. balancer…I’m fairly certain. Can’t ask the engine builder cause he died a couple of months ago and he had an outside shop balance the rotating mass and I don’t know who it was…and he didn’t put the shop name on the build sheet.

 

[ntsqd]

FWIW there is a vintage range of Mustang front dress that uses the same timing cover, or one of a very similar design as the water pump gasket is the same. The pump is not, but the gasket is. From looking at one of the Mustang pumps it appears that the main (only?) difference is how the pulley and fan assembly attach to it.

 

[gick70]

Most stroker motors are 28 oz…..

 

[Broncobowsher]

Most stroker motors are 28 oz…..

I will agree on the 351 based engines.

The 302 stuff, no way would I ever say most. Many were built as 50 so existing performance dampers and flywheels can be reused in mustang applications. Or even reuse stock parts to save money. Or to please people who know there engine is a 50, so they are going to order a 50 oz for there stroker kit. I would say more of a 50/50 mix.

 

[PCB 4x4]

I've been building Mustangs for over 55 years until I got into Bronco's in 2020. Using a clutch is a better way to go for cooling

 

[Bronco73]

I installed an ACp 1970 24" radiator in my 66. I went a step further and opening the radiator support and bent the extra metal inward and made it less like it was a factory installation.

I used the ford contour dual electric fans with auto cool guy controller. I just drove it yesterday with a working AC system and the temp holds steady like it should.

You will have to address the battery because the 24" radiator will hit the battery tray. In my build I made a custom tray with a small high output battery.