My 351w Explorer EFI conversion thread

[4x4man514]

I didn't have time to read through everything but what ive seen looks great! that is a hydro boost unit you are running right? what set up did you go with? im doing a 5.8 with the lightning intake and running a zf so I didn't know what set up worked best with the 5.8 , hydroboost, and the master cylinder for the zf.

thanks!

and again it looks great(even the same color im going with!)

 

[hankjr]

Jason glad to hear you fired up with little problems. You've been chasing small details for some time now. Thanks for clearing a path and documenting the crap out of it along the way!!!

 

[pa69broncoguy]

efi tuning

Care to share?

Sure, Very easy Garry, told me that idle air adaption can take a ridiculously long time to begin to adapt. So disconnect the battery for 10 minutes or so, then start it and let it run for 30-40 minutes without touching the throttle. Then go drive it and see if it helps.

Worked good for mine!

 

[pa69broncoguy]

I didn't have time to read through everything but what ive seen looks great! that is a hydro boost unit you are running right? what set up did you go with? im doing a 5.8 with the lightning intake and running a zf so I didn't know what set up worked best with the 5.8 , hydroboost, and the master cylinder for the zf.

thanks!

and again it looks great(even the same color im going with!)

My hydroboost is completely astro bolted strait to the firewall. I did make an adapter to clock it in that position. There is not a lot of clearance but it does clear and i havent had any trouble. If you are thinking of going to hydro i would recomend it , they are very powerfull!

 

[pa69broncoguy]

Jason glad to hear you fired up with little problems. You've been chasing small details for some time now. Thanks for clearing a path and documenting the crap out of it along the way!!!

Thanks Hank, there are a bunch of little details i wanted to get right just so i dont have to worry about them for a long time. I tried to document as much as I could with pics , I know for me things are easier to understand with pics. If there is anything i left out let me know and i can try to add it in.

 

[Rox Crusher]

Jason,

Very nice build thread.

I'm getting ready to do this same upgrade.

How much body lift are you running ?

I plan to keep my unmolested stock hood and would love to avoid a body lift although I'm told this is impossible with a 351.

 

[pa69broncoguy]

Jason,

Very nice build thread.

I'm getting ready to do this same upgrade.

How much body lift are you running ?

I plan to keep my unmolested stock hood and would love to avoid a body lift although I'm told this is impossible with a 351.

Thanks, hope the thread helps out with your conversion.

I have a 1" body lift, I really dont care for the look of large body lifts but i decided to go with 1" just for the extra clearance for my zf. I had to cut a fairly decent size hole in my hood even with the body lift so i doubt if the 351 explorer efi conversion will allow you to keep a stock hood .

I can take a picture of my hood to give you an idea of the clearance i needed.

 

[pa69broncoguy]

more pics

Here are a couple more pics of the efi install.

My intake tube is the stock explorer one just cut down. I went down town and picked up an adapter and filter.

My return fuel line goes into the fuel fill neck. It is a barbed fitting, its bent to shoot it down into the tank.

As you can see i cut a larger hole in my hood to clear the intake. Even with the coil packs lowered i still needed to notch the front support to clear the packs.

 

[Rox Crusher]

Thanks for the additional pics.

Now I'm contemplating sticking with my 5.0 to avoid chopping up hood.

 

[chuzie]

Or 2" body lift for the 351 win! That 302 gets to good a fuel economy.

 

[Crush]

What's the hood look like from he outside?

 

[mjramacher]

I am basically doing the same swap. I just painted my hood are we sure that it wont fit I have a 1'' body lift with stock motor mounts I really don't want to cut into my hood my tub is also off the frame its going back on next week I would like some more info and pics of the top of the hood as well and what all hits like the coil packs and upper intake I really don't want to do a 2'' body lift thanks for the write up.

 

[pa69broncoguy]

bronco hood pictures

Here are some hood pics, I dont honestly know what exactly my scoop is from. I picked it up at ford carlisle, i think its a aftermarket replacement scoop from some sort of chrysler musclecar from the 70s it is just turned around on the bronco.

 

[chuzie]

Nice j@@p. ;-)

 

[pa69broncoguy]

wiring cleanup

I decided to try and clean up my wiring. I had some fuse panels and relays out under my hood and never liked the way they looked. I figured now would be a good time to move them before I head offroad and get them all muddy at roush creek. I used a piece of plastic cut to fit behind where the glove box was. Here are a couple pics.

 

[EFI Guy]

wiring cleanup

Nice work, are you looking for a job?;D

I know a guy that could use some help. He's a real prick and doesn't pay very well. But he'll keep the keg full.

 

[tasker]

very tidy looking! looks great!

 

[Rox Crusher]

very nice job on relocating the relays, etc

I have my stuff in there using a plastic glove box but I did a hack job compared to your results

 

[pa69broncoguy]

Nice work, are you looking for a job?;D

I know a guy that could use some help. He's a real prick and doesn't pay very well. But he'll keep the keg full.

Hmmm, sounds tempting ;D

 

[pa69broncoguy]

wiring cleanup

I think you guys are even more impressed with it than i am;D I thought it turned out ok, thanks for all the nice comments.

I had a plastic glove box liner too. I just couldnt fit all my stuff in there or i probably would have tried.

I ended up cutting down a 6x6 plastic post cover to make the mount. I couldnt figure anywhere to put it without doing away with the glove box. I have a center console so the glove box isnt a must.