My 96 Explorer XLT V8 Beater

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My 96 Explorer XLT V8 Beater - 4/29/2008 5:35:31 PM

chriswells78

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Joined: 3/15/2008
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Long list of Mods copied from my explorerforum profile
Engine

98 Mountaineer 5.0L V8 GT40P

Engine Modifications

5" K&N cone
90mm Lightning MAF
jtsmith Powdercoated and ported upper intake
Ported lower intake
Ford Racing 1.6 Roller Rockers M-6564-B351
Comp Roller lifters
Ford Racing Valve Springs M-6513-A50
Comp Valve Spring Retainers and locks 768-16
Elgin double roller timing chain
Ford Racing E-303 camshaft
Melling oil pump
Chrome valve covers
Torque Monster Headers
Aroura performance wires
MSD coil packs
Thrush 31" glass packs
Hollow secondary catalytic converters
Flowmaster universal dual exaust kit
Sniper Tuning custom tune
Edelbrock 75mm Throttle Body
Jegs 710( )cap
Ford Racing Breather cap
Ford Racing 30# injectors
Ford Racing oil pump shaft
Ford Racing camshaft thrust bearing
Ford Racing valve seals
Ford Racing lifter guides
Ford Racing/FelPro Gaskets
Bolt Locker Stainless Allen head bolt kit
Custom Intake tube built with components from intakehoses.com (Cobra Elbow, 4" tube, 4" 90* elbow)
Napa replacement motor mounts
Jegs Spark Plug Wire Heat Shields
Stant 195* Thermostat
Coming soon: Taurus E-fan

Transmission (auto, manual)

Auto '98 Mountaineer 4R70W with Section525 Harness conversion
Coming soon, second stock tranny cooler

Driveline Modifications

BW 4406
Expedition drive shafts
Custom wired dash lights (Thanks to Mountaineergreen's great thread)

Suspension Modifications

Gabriel Max Control Shocks
Tortion Twist
Ruff Country Add a Leaf

Interior Modifications

Aeroforce Interceptor Gauge
AutoMeter Single Pillar Pod
Child Car seat
4406 shifter and knob
Gray leather shifter boot

Audio / Video System

Stock Ford 6 disk changer, added Mach 460 front speakers from 98 Mountaineer.

Exterior Modifications

Cut Rear quarters
removed lower air dam
Explorer Forum decal
removed lower cladding

Communicatons Equipment

Midland CB

Wheels and Tires

31x10.5x15 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws
15x10 Craiger Series 441's
'02 Sport Trac chrome center caps

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www.ohiocustoms.com

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RE: My 96 Explorer XLT V8 Beater - 5/1/2008 8:18:58 PM

bikeboy587

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holy crap thats a lot of mods to an explorer

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RE: My 96 Explorer XLT V8 Beater - 5/2/2008 5:38:48 AM

chriswells78

Posts: 46
Joined: 3/15/2008
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LOL, I can't be seen driving a plane jane soccer mom Explorer.

I have nothing compared to some of the guys over on explorerforum. There are lots of 347's, 351's, blowers, turbos, D44, D60, D70, 9" and other custom axel swaps.

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