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[maverickconner]

Ok so here is the project. I have a 351w (89) that I just mated to a AODE case (4r70w internals). I have a wiring harness out of a 97 explorer 5.0 with a couple of computers. I also have a harness out of a 94 thunderbird 5.0, no computer. I was going to use the explorer harness but one thing stands out, I'm not sure what year they went to the cam position sensor. I have the TFI distributor for the 351W. I have built a few of the harnesses before even for the 460, but what is the easiest way to go.

Seems like I should use the thunder chicken harness and get a computer to match.

 

[904Bronco]

Cam position sensor in the Explorer was 96-01, basically the whole run of the 5.0.

I am going to bet that the T-bird harness was speed density, so no MAF...

 

[lars]

The T-bird EFI will be easier, and as you point out you can use a 351W EFI distributor.

To use the Explorer parts you'll want to contact Garry The EFI Guy to get the ECU's re-flashed, and follow his guidance on modifying the harnesses. The Explorer system requires a cam synchronizer. The Explorer 5.0 synchronizer won't work, but a Windstar 3.8 synchronizer will work in the 351W with an adapter that Garry sells, and an oil pump driveshaft from a 351C/400/351M.

 

[904Bronco]

I didn't catch the 351 part Lars... Thanks.

 

[maverickconner]

the Tbird is mas air, double checked to make sure. I've done a Tbird/cougar 5.0HO swap before. XR-7 are my favorite because of the short water pumps.

Lars- very good info, I'll check the windstar stuff and contact Gary. That would be a cool setup.

Thanks guys.

 

[maverickconner]

Hey does anyone have his website or his email... I've watched his youtube stuff

 

[maverickconner]

found him thanks all

 

[Broncobowsher]

They do make a cam position sensor for the 351. I think it is adapted from the 3.8 V6.
Just off the top of my head, Price motorsports. Probably other options as well.
Now run the Explorer computer.

 

[maverickconner]

Talked with Gary the EFI guy

3.8 windstar synchronizer, an adapter he built and going to have him flash my computer. He said to use the explorer harness for sure

 

[markw]

Garry is a great guy. Incredibly helpful. I don’t know how he gets everything done!


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[JKH67302]

Agreed! I cannot say enough good things about Garry. Great guy.

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