Installing 93 tbird 5.0 motor should I change to exploder front dress?

[bflippinw]

Gonna be doing a swap with a 93 tbird 5.0. I have complete low mileage motor with harness. Will it be worth it to swap out the front dress for explorer serpentine. How much shorter will it be. I know the tbird alternator is 3G not 4g but I think the tbird alt will suit my needs fine. It's just going to be a street truck, no extra lights, winch or big stereo. Probably not using ac either. So I think the only benefit to explorer parts would be better steering pump and more space for a fan. I will be using a mechanical fan. Should I bother with the explorer parts?

 

[baddad457]

The two FEAD's here are nearly one and the same. Both share the same timing cover.

 

[Viperwolf1]

I think the '93 t-bird accessory drive is shorter than the '93 and earlier mustang drive. It should be similar to the '94-'95 mustang. That would make it about 3/4" longer than the explorer drive. Already pretty short so fitment shouldn't be a problem.

 

[ScanmanSteven]

I have the Explorer serpentine, but am not impressed with the power steering pump. As a matter of fact, I'm currently working on installing a bracket to install a canned ham saginaw pump. It's going to work, eventually.

 

[toddz69]

Gonna be doing a swap with a 93 tbird 5.0. I have complete low mileage motor with harness. Will it be worth it to swap out the front dress for explorer serpentine. How much shorter will it be. I know the tbird alternator is 3G not 4g but I think the tbird alt will suit my needs fine. It's just going to be a street truck, no extra lights, winch or big stereo. Probably not using ac either. So I think the only benefit to explorer parts would be better steering pump and more space for a fan. I will be using a mechanical fan. Should I bother with the explorer parts?

Pay special attention to either the power steering pump or the a/c compressor (can't remember which it is) and the clearance to stock steering box. I've seen some where there's an interference.

Todd Z.

 

[Broncobowsher]

The Explorer allows an easy clutched fan install. Something that isn't as easy with the Mustang dress.