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Mr X,
Was wondering how this is working out for you ?
What engine does your Explorer have, that you like the feel of ?
The Explorer 5.0L-W, has plenty of HP and torque (although low) to move a Ranger along at any highway speed you need and the low end power is more than adequate for the Truck use. If you can keep your foot out of the firewall then you can actually get a reasonable mpg.
My first 5.0L-W swap was in an '88 STX, I ended up with better mpg than the OEM 2.9L we swapped out but the 5.0L-W swap in a '98 needs a little more attention than the '97 back do, so chose wisely.
I am at this time trying to figure out how to get a 5.0L-W in my '03 Ranger using "non-Torque Monster Headers" AND pass the local emissions testing.
Post up where you stand, what your choices are, and approximate cost of both !
a friend of mine had an 01 ranger we put a 302 in it a used shorty headers for a fox body mustang they were unequal length bbk for 79-93 fox mustang some slight notching of the frame to clear the collector flange was done on both sides but the fit was great and you could easily remove the headers with the engine in the truck. i will try to get some pics of the truck. as far as passing emissions with the proper catalytic converters that should be an easy task to complete. along with a good carb set up or efi
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1995 ranger splash (pieces)