The drivability of an Explorer v8 swapped 1999 Ford Ranger

[@chaleowin7732]

I have a 99 Ranger with a 5.0 swap. Tricked out transmission, with shift kit in it. 4.56 gearing running 33 BFGs. 4" lift. Love it.

[@drewanderson694]

How’s ur mpg

[@chaleowin7732]

@@drewanderson694 16mpg highway 65mph most of the time. Funny enough about the same on city roads. I have a heavy foot. Great thing is, no codes, no leaks, everything works great. I'm going to get it painted this Summer and put some fender flares on this Summer (rocks flying from the wide tires)

[@tapatio1425]

@@chaleowin7732got an instagram or something to follow the build? Very intrigued to see some pics!

[@fordfanjem]

This is how mine started as well haha. love seeing guys do this swap.

[@jasonboster148]

Y__t//t/t//77

[@cecilandrews7479]

Nice little truck I put the 97 explorer 5.o transmission PCM all in a 79 f150. I purchased Delta Force turning software. Did the tune myself little truck runs good gets 23 miles, to the gallon on the highway with a 308 gear. And with the Delta Force tuning you can change the shift points and shift firmness on the transmission. Take out the speed limiter of the rev limiter

[@Slidenomad]

You finally finish it 🤙🏾🤙🏾 it’s been a while

[@cobrasvt347]

Nice. Plan on doing a swap into a 84 ranger short bed. I’ve already got the 3.73 positrack out of a v8 explorer swapped over in it disk brakes and all. Won’t be long till I’ll be dropping the 5.0 in. All I’m waiting on is some warmer weather which is right around the corner

[@1194video]

Love it, just because you can pull it doesn’t mean you can stop it lol

[@TheCattledog2]

Very nice. & that v8 is not for towing in that truck, thats for showing off & doing badass burn outs in a ranger... yee yee

[@cody__6160]

I have a 98 explorer 5.0 and trans to go in 2003 ranger. Is there modifications I have to do to get it to fit.

[@isaactoledo3567]

Let me see if I understand, they put the engine and transmission from an Explorer 5.0 V8 to a Ranger?

[@erniethompson1776]

Ive been watching your channel For a while now. Alot of info from you great channel. I have a 98 Mountaineer AWD. Swapping to a 98 4x4 Ext cab. Thinking of starting channel from beginning to end?

[@johnagudelo1645]

Hope you do, it would help me with mine a lot

[@Drew-wf7vw]

I have so many questions.. What trans is in it? What tuner did you use? What computer? Thank you for your time!

[@itsoundzgood]

Stock 4r70w from an explorer. And it's on a factory tune with explorer PCM

[@Drew-wf7vw]

Fomoco1320 thank you!

[@hankbridges5055]

Get a Actron CP9680 code tester. It checks live, record, emissions readiness test, transmission test, graphing, oxygen sensor test, ABS, SRS, and MORE! It retains the memory of results. Get 4 aaa batteries for the rear cover. It comes in a black carrying pouch. EBAY has it. Get a USB cable to update it.

[@jamesonmurphrey8583]

not really a ford guy. but this is dope.

[@itsoundzgood]

Thanks man!

[@minibowler]

didn't expect to see another oklahoman ranger guy!

[@itsoundzgood]

Yeah I'm not really into them anymore lol got bored with it all. Where are you from?

[@minibowler]

@@itsoundzgood central oklahoma

[@itsoundzgood]

@@minibowler same here

[@Rust-eze.]

Is this the stock transmission?

[@KHunterK3]

Mine is a 2000 with 98 explorer engine and 97 4r70w and explorer rear end with 3.73 gears and im getting 19-20 mph.

[@itsoundzgood]

I'm only getting like 15mpg average but I'm usually only in town with it

[@angelgjr1999]

@@itsoundzgood in a Ranger? Those things should get like 70 mpg. With a four cylinder alteast.

[@itsoundzgood]

@@angelgjr1999 Well I had some issues as well I sorted out now. Its getting way better fuel mileage lol

[@chevalier318]

@@angelgjr1999 my 95 with the 4 banger only gets about 20... 98000 miles

[@angelgjr1999]

mark chevalier Damn. My MustangGT gets about the same in highway....

[@zainakkla1844]

If you haven’t done the multi function switch try removing the steering column trim and see if the harness is loose or see if any wires are loose from the harness that’s what the problem with mine was

[@itsoundzgood]

It was the MFS. I replaced it and it worked great

[@tommycaulder6439]

Man I wish I could find a 5.0 explorer to do this swap with. My truck is double lifted with 35s. It needs the v8 bad..

[@whydoihave6neutrals772]

eBay junkyards I bet there’s one within 100 miles from you for under $500

[@whydoihave6neutrals772]

Tommy Cauldergive me your general area not to be creepy lmao but I’ll find you a 5.0 Windsor near you

[@tommycaulder6439]

@@whydoihave6neutrals772 I can find a 5.0 no problem. My issue is finding the whole explorer with a decent motor so that I can have everything I need from one source.

[@whydoihave6neutrals772]

Tommy Caulder ah I’m sure wherever you are it’s definitely as I find them on like every site possible good luck!

[@PureCountryof91]

I bought a whole one for 750. Bad fuel pump. Front end smashed. Got to pull the engine out though.. and do the water pump. Seems the bearings got smashed. But, the oil is oil so, the block is ok hahah

[@Mylotheblacknwhitecat]

Hey wondering should I buy a parts 03 ford ranger that has or older ranger that has V8 engine and swap it in my 03 how did you do this Is it faster 🤣

[@itsoundzgood]

I'd just get the older ranger and leave the v8 in it

[@Mylotheblacknwhitecat]

@@itsoundzgood idk I don't have older ranger that has V8 I'm planning on installing a v8 engine in my 03 ford ranger What v8 engine are u using

[@itsoundzgood]

@@Mylotheblacknwhitecat 5.0 sbf out of an explorer

[@Mylotheblacknwhitecat]

@@itsoundzgood is a v8 faster then the original v6 also how does v8 do with towing

[@itsoundzgood]

@@Mylotheblacknwhitecat yes it's faster and for towing you could tow whatever your brakes and rear end could handle.

[@19jody72]

Does the front end feel heavy with the v8? Actually these trucks are heavy..around 3400-3500 lbs

[@itsoundzgood]

Not really. Doesnt feel much different than a 4.0 truck really. It's only 2wd too so it doesnt have the added weight of all the 4wd components either.

[@jon_are]

00' Ford Ranger 2wd Reg Cab Short box only weighs 3,030lbs with the 4cyl.

[@prushimush]

I swapped a 5.0 from a Mountaineer into my 2.5 Ranger. Front end doesn't really look or feel any more heavy than it did with the 2.5L. I run iron GT40 heads and a M5OD-R2 5 speed from a F150 on it, and kept AC but deleted EGR. 5.0L is a light, short deck V8, it weighs about 470 lb with accessories and fluids. I've got some videos on my channel if you want to see how it sits up front.

[@hell-sol5240]

@@prushimush let's see a video sounds awesome

[@ryanrake2714]

Mine with the 3.0 and auto only weighs about 3100. The extended/ super cab adds another 200 pounds.

[@johnagudelo1645]

Where did the dash come out of and how hard was it to get the tach to work?

[@itsoundzgood]

It's the factory dash, the gauge cluster is from a sport trac explorer. They are plug N play so you dont have to mod anything.

[@prushimush]

Speedometer, tach, CEL etc all work on a 98-00 Ranger with an Explorer/Mountaineer harness(I used a 99 mountaineer on my 98 ranger). I don't even have a check engine light. EVAP, O2 sensors, VSS etc all work, speedometer works. It's like it came out of the Ford assembly that way.

[@johnjude2685]

I plan a 351 as I have it and transmission from a 98 ecoline van

[@robedwards6926]

How much horsepower does the Explorer v8 have? Will it work in a 2000 ranger 4x4?

[@PureCountryof91]

Depends on version. But 215hp is stock. However, the torque is better than any v6 that the ranger had and it's a *factory* setup, you take everything out from the engine bays, toss the ranger stuff and put the explorer stuff in. Watch the rubber/plastic tubes for vac. They're probably cracked, and leaking. That'll effect everything. Trust me. I'd know. I have one almost done.

[@DylanC828]

225-235 hp and 280-300ftlbs stock. You’re lucky for having a 00. The 99 and 00 4x4 rangers are the easiest to swap. You need to find a 99-01 5.0 explorer or mountaineer, get the complete donor vehicle as that will make your life so much easier. I found mine running and driving for 400 bucks. Then everything is plug and play, take the motor mounts from the explorer and they bolt into your frame, the ecm from the explorer, get the pats tuned out at a dealership or have it paired with your key, and just drop the motor in. If you’re using the auto trans from the explorer it’s bolt it, if you want to go manual like I am then an m5odr2 trans from an f150 will fit once you slot out the crossmember bolt holes about 1/5” and use the ranger master cylinder. Ford used the same fittings for everything. Easy peasy. Then bypass the park safety switch so the computer will allow the motor to start. To make the ranger gauges work, you only have to swap a couple pins and they will read correctly as they are the same panels between them, look up any missing info at the ranger forums on google. Good luck

[@edwinmasson3857]

what year is the motor thinking about doing the same thing

[@itsoundzgood]

99

[@alextymitz7926]

Did you have to change engine mounts or no. If you did where did you get them

[@tylernahtt7114]

No they are the same for the 3.0 v6 and the 4.0 v8

[@itsoundzgood]

Had to use Rick's rangers adapter plates and stock 4.0 mounts

[@ryanrake2714]

Now, I’m 16, this is a long ways away but when I picked out my first vehicle at 14 I just wanted a work truck, I couldn’t afford an f250(cousin bought it for 5k). So I bought my ranger, 2003 ranger xlt, pushrod 3.0 v6, automatic(unfortunately), with 78k miles for 1600. Pretty dang good deal being honest. But I’m to used to this thing. It and my dads manual escort zx2 are way, way to slow anymore. So I’m looking at some swaps for the ranger. The 302 sounds great and I love the low end torque, a friend of my fathers swapped a 302 from a mustang rather than an explorer. I have similar plans. I bet I can find a 302 in good condition at a junkyard for about 500 bucks. I read the 5 speed manual tranny from a 4.6 f150 will fit with a 302, do you know if this is a fact? With all that said I’m hoping for a camshaft(unsure of how aggressive I’m looking). I still want peak torque below 4K rpm but I want power past 5200. I’m looking for 280hp/310 torque at the wheels.

[@andysanchez7050]

Got a 3.0 with the flex fuel thinking about maybe a 2.7 eco boost but haven’t found out too much about it

[@andrewwest3556]

@@andysanchez7050 the eco boost motors cost as much as the 5.0 and in a small truck like that you’ll get decent gas mileage and the 5.0 coyote is a pretty easy swap

[@matthewgreene2527]

Two years ago you were a 16 year old with a ranger, now you're an 18 year old with a ranger, did the 302 swap ever happen?

[@ryanrake2714]

@@matthewgreene2527 No, the tranny shit itself. Replaced it and sold it. Aint driven an Auto since. I did get a 2023 Kawasaki Z400. Gave up on modern cars. too many electronics, until i get the money for an SLC superlight ill keep my shitbox and motorcycles.

[@JohnSmith-qn3ob]

the v6 trans can handle the v8 torque?

[@itsoundzgood]

V6 trans is long gone. It has the 2wd 4R70W from the explorer as well.

[@cliftonoyarzo4025]

I have a 2003 Ranger with the SOHC 4.0... I wish CA's smog laws were a bit more lenient :(

[@Bmxfmxsnowboarder323]

There are ways around there laws

[@guerrillaradio9953]

Couldn't you swap a newer 4.6 or 5.4 dohc as long as it's the same model year or newer and it passes the smog test?

[@Bmxfmxsnowboarder323]

@@guerrillaradio9953 you can swap any motor into anything If you got the time and money

[@SakSquatch]

According to the California DMV I called, you can swap any motor into your vehicle as long as its the same motor your year or newer... i have a 1997 2.3l ranger. I can legally swap a 5.0 from a ford explorer into it as long as it is from the year 97 or newer.

[@prushimush]

I did a 99 Explorer drivetrain into a 98 Ranger. Believe it or not, emissions, EVAP etc all work and I don't have a check engine light(I did before I added O2 sensors, so the CEL logic works). That should work in California as long as you use the stock cats or a CARB approved exhaust. Latest you could go would be 01, since that's the final year of the 5.0.

[@joshsiebert7657]

If you want to make sure the wiring is good and the cluster is good take the coolant temp connector off and ground it to the engine block or the battery the gauge should read hot instantly with key on

[@itsoundzgood]

I got it fixed last week already. Just havent made any new videos lol

[@joshsiebert7657]

Noce truck I did one like it, only a stick t5 swap got a few videos on it on my channel

[@hoghuntrdogestyl]

So much stock in the block it cracked the windshield

[@TexanSlimJim]

Is there anywhere else i can follow this guys project? 👍

[@itsoundzgood]

I kinda got rid of the ranger stuff because of personal financial issues I was facing a while back. Hoping to have more stuff again eventually though

[@hofhat]

How much was the total end cost?

[@overk1llz]

Yes I wanna swap my 99 b3000

[@PureCountryof91]

I wanna do the 302 in my 98 4x4 manual.. Only question is how to.get the engine running.. I know i need an m5odr2..

[@itsoundzgood]

Everything should be pretty much plug N play. You might run into a neutral safety switch issue with that trans but I'm sure it would be easy to get it working

[@corndogextreme8887]

What transmission did you use with it being 2wd?

[@fatknucklesproductions7517]

He said at about 3:20 getting a shift kit for a 4R70.

[@itsoundzgood]

4r70w

[@Temperature956]

Just do a 4 link rear suspension. It's the leaf springs causing the vibration.

[@michaeljackson7623]

So everything plugs up and it will run

[@itsoundzgood]

For the most part yes. There are a couple small things you have to modify depending on the year of truck and donor

[@DatCarGuy350]

Can the front end even handle a V8? I hear front ends with bigger engines can either lower it or not handle the weight of bigger engines.

[@itsoundzgood]

Yes it handles it just fine. It's literally no different than any other ranger.

[@willthetrill4849]

The 90’s ranger is the same platform as the Explorer

[@hell-sol5240]

And the 4.0 weighs almost the exact same.

[@ryanrake2714]

The v6 engines are built very heavy, a 3.0 and 4.0 don’t weigh much less.

[@meanman6992]

Well, well doesn't work well! Really well, good grief.

[@jakeclauson9863]

Like they came from the factory.... they did! Explorer and ranger are the same platform...

[@RylanCunningham1]

Tanto Buds I’ve never thought about that.. good question

[@jakeclauson9863]

@Tanto Buds yep if its a 2 door explorer

[@jakeclauson9863]

@Tanto Buds nice what're you putting ina ranger?

[@jakeclauson9863]

@Tanto Buds sweeet.. what do you think that'll make for power?

[@PureCountryof91]

@Tanto Buds no, that's the short answer. Extra stuff, body mounts, and frame dimensions are not the same. However standard cab short box 4wd trucks are at the same 112" wheelbase and can use the driveshafts from the explorer. Ask me how I know that

[@coljustice8175]

I haven’t seen any v8 swapped 5 speed rangers

[@DylanC828]

I’m working on it, not as hard as you think

[@itsoundzgood]

I traded this one off for a family car to put my son in but the guy who has it now 5speed swapped it

[@jpshade2404]

I have the same crack on my windshield 😭

[@gagecoffelt3808]

i want to save some money and do a coyote swap from like a 2014 mustang

[@itsoundzgood]

Good luck man. Its gonna take a lot of custom fab to get it to fit properly

[@PureCountryof91]

The coyote is 27" wide. You sure? I mean, an Ecoboost 2.3 bolts to a 2.3 duratec trans.

[@majorproductions101]

Would this work for a 4wd model?

[@itsoundzgood]

Yes, but you would have a little more work involved

[@waydeeckhoff912]

Yes but you need to get a 4x4 5.0 explorer of your year truck

[@PureCountryof91]

@@waydeeckhoff912 only came as 2wd or awd with the 5.0. now to the op, yes, but that means custom driveshaft lengths and a bw-44-06

[@omgcat44]

Are you using your original ranger driveshaft?

[@itsoundzgood]

no, its currently running the stock 2wd explorer 5.0 shaft

[@mgunn9801]

Why didn’t you use the ranger driveshaft?

[@prushimush]

@@mgunn9801 I'm not sure why Fomoco1320 didn't use the stock Ranger driveshaft, but I used it on mine. Stock 2.5 M5OD-R1 5 speed driveshaft worked without any issues on a 5.0 M5OD-R2 5 speed swap. These 98+ 2WD Rangers have nice aluminum driveshafts.

[@jp_travels247]

I wanna do the same, THE FLIP DO I DO

[@Chrisinthecivic]

Dash?

[@itsoundzgood]

what about the dash?

[@Chrisinthecivic]

Fomoco1320 what type?

[@Chrisinthecivic]

It’s nice

[@PureCountryof91]

@@Chrisinthecivic explorer dash. Same fit as a 4wd ranger and cluster position is the same. The face is a different color.

[@colemurphrey4271]

Hey what kind of transmission did you use with the v8 I want to do the same to my ranger but most of the Ford Explorers transmission’s I’m looking at are 4wd and my trucks only 2wd

[@itsoundzgood]

4r70w

[@colemurphrey4271]

@@itsoundzgood thank you so much your a big help

[@frasertive2726]

Playing it risky not having a temp gauge working 🤣

[@jimmillet1442]

Disappointed to see it be automatic..you cant truly enjoy a swap like this without a manual transmission.

[@JESSEPAVON]

I don’t believe you did any of which your talking, you don’t know anything about that truck man. My bet is the previous owner did all the work.

[@johnfloyd2551]

Let me guess your the previous owner..🤔🧐🙄

[@michaeljackson7623]

So did you just plug it up and it running

[@coljustice8175]

Can afford a v8 swap but no wind shield