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This is super helpful in more ways than I can explain. The reason I'm going to buy a basic stock crate and build up is I'm starting out with engines (I know a lot about them, but have only done preventative maintenance ie brakes, oil, plugs and such) and so it would be basically a learning experience. Can you order the explorer accessory drive, and if so could I just call the engine supplier and have them add it on the engine? Thanks again to everyone's input
I don't believe the Explorer FEAD parts are available anywhere new as a kit. There may be a few NOS parts left but that would be very expensive and surely incomplete. The easiest way to get them would probably be from a junkyard engine or from a complete Explorer 5.0 donor vehicle.
The donor method offers advantages: you can use it for some of the many parts that nickel and dime you in a swap, then sell off some unneeded parts at the end and finally crush the carcass for a few more bucks at the scrap yard. You could also use the donor to supply the basis for the engine you want to build instead of going the crate route. Or use it as a core to trade in for a crate engine. Lots of options.
As an alternative to the Explorer 5.0 FEAD, Ford Racing does offer a partial solution in the form of a more compact water pump. I still think the Explorer setup is a better all around solution in a Ranger engine bay.
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2003 FX4 Level II, Supercharged 5.0L V8, Headers, Duals, BW4406 manual T/C
Aussie Locker, Torsen L/S, 4.10's, Bilstein 7100 rezzies, Cadillac/Mustang rear discs, Duff traction bars
Keypad Entry, Lock LEDs, sway bar discos, Heated seats, Explorer EATC, Trip Computer and consoles
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2016 C-MAX Energi (plug-in Hybrid)
2011 Taurus SEL (highway cruiser)
2003 Ranger 2.3L M5ODR1 Regular Cab (drudge)