V8 swap your Ranger or Bronco II,my $.02!

You asked for it so here it is! All the info from my tiny mind on what I think is the best way to v8 swap your Bronco II ,Ford Ranger and even first gen Explorers. #v8swap #jamesduffbroncos #microsquirt

[@BuildItWheelItExploreIt]

Preach!!!!!!!!! 100% man you nailed it!!!! These are the true best options....

[@bradleygt302none7]

Riding Shotgun Adventures approves this video. Well done and I agree on the no BS approach.

[@bangsbroncoiicorral127]

Anyone looking for an expert on B2's should listen to every word Brian says. Love the no BS attitude. You can't have good or great and be cheap..It doesn't work. Good stuff costs money. Pick N pull isn't gonna cut it for serious projects like this. Great Video.

[@donniebrookins6215]

Spending more doesn't make it better. I promise

[@charlesdengel590]

@@donniebrookins6215 It certainly makes it easier to do! But not everyone wants to spend 10-15k on a v8 Swap, some of the stuff said in this video is well put together but no need to buy all that name brand stuff, a little bit of ingenuity and you can fit anything in these trucks with no kits

[@phillipallen5343]

When discussing mounts I didn't hear a mention on neoprene being used. Would that be a bad option on a Ford motor?

[@tyleralexander5976]

Thanks for sharing. I'm working through putting a 4.0L out of a 1990 auto rwd into my 1988 2.9 ranger 4x4 manual. It's cool to see what it could be down the road sometime.

[@justonpreble4083]

How is your 4.0 Swap going. Do you have any video on KZbin of it?

[@Bird76Mojo76]

Hedman 88400 headers work excellent in the first gen Rangers, though the passenger side did require a few creative pie cuts on the pipe that joined to the header... 1992 Thunderbird front accessory drive parts are very short as well, but not as short as the Exploder parts. I successfully installed A/C in my V8 swapped 87 Ranger and while it's not perfect, it still gets down to 41-42 degrees F on the highway (50-52 degrees F while stopped in traffic for a long time) and doesn't make the truck overheat in stop-n-go traffic with the factory 92 Thunderbird mechanical fan and no shroud. I used the factory 92 Thunderbird compressor and built a custom adjustable bracket to mount the compressor where the Thunderbird smog pump used to be, along with 100% custom A/C hoses and the largest aftermarket A/C condenser I could physically fit in front of the radiator. The Canton oil filter relocation kit wouldn't fit in my truck because the engine is mounted so low. I have about 1/2" between the factory crossmember and the 92 Thunderbird oil pan. I used early Bronco mounts with the usual Advance Adapters engine mount plates, and Advance Adapters cast oil filter relocation adapter and A/N hose fittings. Fiberglassing the HVAC box after cutting is the way to go. For fuel lines I used 100% A/N hose and fittings and the Russell quick disconnect Ford adapters to hook to the factory Ford fuel pump hanger from a 1987 EFI Ranger. Plenty of fuel flow and a mostly accurate factory fuel gauge. I used the Ron Francis Telorvek sequential injection mass air wiring system with a factory Ford A9P, with my Modern Driveline T5Z front socket/rear shift tailhousing transmission. Shifter in the factory location. Swapping to the PimpXS using sequential injection very soon along with AFR 1399 heads and 94-95 Cobra upper intake with an Explorer GT40 lower intake that I ported myself. All of my oem 1987 Ford Ranger gauges work except for my ammeter, which I'll be sending to Rocketman to convert it to a voltmeter, though I did install an unobtanium 140mph Ford Motorsports speedometer. Tried the AOD and it was a complete turd of a slushbox. Burnt it up in short order. My budget ended up being $30,000 so far and I'm not done with body work, but it's an absolute Mustang killer of a daily driver.

[@bnic45404]

Great video! L&L Products also makes a great set of swap headers, as well as motor mounts and oil filter relocation kit. Cheers

[@user-km5wx1wy1v]

A lot of good information thanks man!!

[@randumadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidyen5885]

Thanks Brian for making this video 🤙🏼

[@bobbywalter5320]

Excellent work Brian. I rarely even take a picture let alone put time into a how to guide.

[@randumadventures]

I do it for the children

[@monkeysuncle21]

I went with a zf5 manual transmission with a np205 transfer case. Even with a 3 inch body lift it was tight. I love the 5.72:1 granny low and being able to cruise at 2,200 rpm at 65mph in 5th gear though.

[@randumadventures]

How does the 205 fit between the frame?

[@zodszoo]

Good stuff sir. Won't disagree at all. Where were you back in '97? It was a lot trickier finding info back then. Unfortunately I never completed my '84 with the 302. (New wife and baby came along lol, and sold the rig) One thing I learned, was the '74 Mustang II with the 302/C4 bellhousing was great since I had C5 tranny. Much smaller than the standard truck bellhousing, resulted in zero firewall mods to fit. This is still on my list to one day try again. Appreciate the info, you've done some GREAT work. Thank you! ✌️🖖

[@19jody72]

Good info

[@mw7788]

I usually swipe on past a video when the guy has a piss off attitude, but this guy has an intelligence to go with that attitude. I watched it all, liked the video and took notes in my build book. Thanks for the video brother.

[@randumadventures]

Thank you very much! I greatly appreciate the kind words!

[@fatboyshadetree5139]

My 94 ranger 3.0V6 w/ A4LD is crapped out so i have a few options. I can rebuild it all. But a mostly stock 302 from an explorer (or mustang) with an aod 2wd trans going to an 8.8 axle sounds the least time consuming. I want to keep the EFI and i know i might need a new driveshaft. Spring perches might need remounted but i am doing a static drop. What oil pan should i use with the 302? Do i need to modify the explorer one? I know some people have kept their oil pans from the mustangs but dont know if it there is a new one. Also will the fuel management/ecm from the explorer just attach into the ranger and just power it up? (Electrics are what im weak on).

[@randumadventures]

A foxbody oil pan fits best. Using the Explorer computer and wiring will be very complicated over what I recommend in the vid

[@Louiii13]

Hey I love what you did with BB & Gilligan island Bronco 2. I have a 1984 bronco 2 that I want to swap engines. I have the original transmission. I’m here in Cleveland. Do you swap engines for other fire a price or just teach them how ?

[@randumadventures]

Unfortunately as much as I’d love to build these for other people I just don’t have the free time to do so. Maybe in 4yrs when I can retire from my day job I could entertain this idea

[@daveragsdale7970]

You forgot about the different types shifters that can be used. I used the factory shifter with some reshaping of the original linkage. I was set on keeping it looking factory on the inside of my bronco ii

[@randumadventures]

Yeah in hindsight there were a lot of things I forgot about

[@blainouellette3212]

What is the next best fitting header besides the advanced adapters. I found lots for 2wd but not for 4x4.

[@randumadventures]

Only other option I know about was the James Duff long tubes but for some reason they don’t have anymore

[@bobbyharriman7075]

Thanks for this! My question is regarding computers between an OBD2 '96 Explorer 302 swapped to a '94 OBD1 Ranger. Anything to know here? Or should I stick with OBD1 Mustang engine, swap out accessory drive? Also, any info on an automatic PCM for a manual Ranger? Program this out, or will Francis Wiring solve any of that?

[@randumadventures]

I prefer not to mess with any OBD2 stuff because of PAtS and the trans control. A Ron Francis harness makes the swap 10x easier and cleaner. Using a foxbody mustang ecm will work great or if you feel like doing you own tuning I love the Microsquirt stuff. You can use the Explorer motor, just swap out the DiS for a mustang distributor. Any manual trans, c4, aod will work but if you choose to run the aode or 4r70w look into a manual valvebody or a Quick4 controller

[@josephpierce7250]

Brian what head light buckets did u use to put round light n that bronco?

[@randumadventures]

They are 66-76 bronco buckets. Go back deeper into the vids on my channel and I have two different how to vids on installing them

[@danielrobey1759]

Anybody have any experience with the holley terminator x max? I've got a 2wd ranger that I'm going to do a v8 swap with the 4r70w behind it. My initial plans are an aluminum headed 393w carbed and using a Baumann quick 4 stand alone controller for the tranny, then I discovered the terminator x max with the transmission controller integrated and I'm considering that route... And now I I need to watch this video again and check into the controllers discussed....

[@randumadventures]

I only have experience with Microsquirt stuff as I have been using them for probably 12yrs now

[@TacticalLane]

How do you feel about using a Holley sniper kit in this swap sense the sniper kit is very simple?

[@randumadventures]

I’ve never used the Holley system so I can’t really comment

[@DwightSexton-zs8pp]

I am closer to ready for wiring. Your videos have been great. I didn't really find a good wiring one on your channel. Maybe I missed it. I am looking at harness options on Ron Francis and was wondering which one you used/recommend? Is it a swap specific harness or just 5.0 harness? For reference I am using MAF. Thanks in advance

[@randumadventures]

There is one vid showing installation of a foxbody harness on my buddies 90 B2. I never filmed installing the Ron Francis harness on this truck unfortunately. It’s super easy tho. I used what they call the Cobra75 harness which comes in a MAF or SD version.

[@DwightSexton-zs8pp]

As always thanks for the info. I have just about everything ready to go. 8.8/d35, 96 gt40, 4r70w w/d20. Struggling on headers lol. Advanced adapter doesn't have the ones you recommended.

[@randumadventures]

@@DwightSexton-zs8pp I’m actually working with a guy to see if we can start reproducing those headers since AA stopped for some reason

[@dylanwilson9458]

So is the Ron Francis wiring harness just a stock 5.0 wiring harness or do they have one made for a swap into a first gen ranger

[@randumadventures]

It’s an all new harness they make with no extra crap in it. Worth every penny

[@dickshmidt7602]

I have a 94 2wd 5 speed ranger I put a marine 302 and m5od transmission into, still not running right but I want to lower it and make it a drift/race truck

[@randumadventures]

I had a 88 ranger drag truck also. With a 2.3 turbo. Vids are way back on my channel

[@noahcampbell455]

Hello, I'm looking to swap in a 5.0 EFI and AOD, but I have a few questions that I can't seem to find any answers for. For context, I have a 1989 Ranger (2/89 if that matters) XLT, 2.3L, 2WD, M50D-R1, Super cab. 1.) What mounts can I use to go from that 2.3 to 5.0? 2.) Would I need to upgrade the front end/suspension/brakes to go to that 5.0 with that AOD? If so, what are my options? 3.) What do I need to do to fit that AOD in the truck? (Custom cross member, body lift, etc.?) Thanks in advance for your time.

[@randumadventures]

You need James Duff motor mounts. I have a video on installing those. All the suspension will be fine but if you have the d28 front axle I highly recommend upgrading to the post 1990 d35 axle, it’s a direct bolt in. I have a video trying to install an AOD in my Ranger and it didn’t fit. The transfer case that bolts to the AOD is too big for your frame. There are no bolt in crossmember options, you’d have to fabricate everything.

[@ronshepard1993]

I put a 1990 f-150 302 with an AOD tranny in my 86 bronco 2. No lift. Took out the efi and used an aluminum high rise with holly 4 Barrell. Headers and have no issues. Used custom made air conditioner hoses hooked with a 2 row aluminum radiator. In 100 degree weather heat holds at 190.. tranny is a 3 speed with overdrive. One vehicle for my swap..

[@randumadventures]

When I said not to use the f150 5.0 as a donor I was referring to them in the factory efi setup. What you did is the best solution around that.

[@chazzone]

Just got one of the last AA headers. I'd like to get them coated, but where did you locate the O2 sensor bungs? Did you put them in the header, or in the pipe? Thanks.

[@randumadventures]

Since my motor runs on a Microsquirt ecm I only need one sensor and I put mine in my y pipe

[@chazzone]

@@randumadventures OK, thanks. I'll be using the same. I know that typically the O2 sensor needs to be within a certain proximity to the collector so that it's hot enough to get it to fire early enough to avoid a prolonged rich condition. I suppose a lot of that depends on the operating system. I know that the Ford system uses the air pump to create a false lean reading to basically act like a choke and keep the mixture on the rich side longer. Apparently the Microsquirt is calibrated in such a way to bypass this. Thanks for your input.

[@randumadventures]

@@chazzone yes with the MS you have complete control over all cold start perimeters. It has time and temperature based afterstart enrichment

[@CPA56K]

Did you make a custom 1" body lift? or did you buy them? I've looked everywhere and I cant find them.

[@randumadventures]

I bought them from OffRoad Design which is primarily a full size chevy place

[@CPA56K]

@@randumadventures awesome thank you!

[@tufgriz8917]

just a fyi on the C5, the valve body should be swapped as well but its not 100% necessary. Also shift kits and such for a C4 will work on the C5. The James duff motor mounts are similar design to fox mustang mounts. With the mustang mounts you need to swap the drivers mount to the passenger side and vice versa. The angle of the stud that bolts to the crossmember is changed doing that and makes them a little narrower to fit the slightly narrow RBV front crossmember. I guess I should have never sold my old james duff long tubes lol Most short tube headers will clear gt40p heads if you use 90 degree plug wire boots (at least in fox bodys) But I agree in this case of not using them on RBV swaps as it adds one more complication to this build and they are a pain to even swap plugs

[@randumadventures]

Yeah I’ve seen guys run bone stock c5 and others with c4 vb. Like you said either will work but using the c4 stuff is definitely better. But the Duff mounts are nothing like a mustang motor mount.

[@OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel]

I remember back in the 90s a friend of mine put a 5l engine from the Mustang in his Ranger . We thought it was so fast and so scary . Now I'm driving a 2003 Ranger with a V6 that produces more power than the 5 liter did . 200 + horsepower in a 3000 pound truck is more than enough for me .

[@randumadventures]

Yeah but it’s hard to get over 300ft lbs of torque out of a v6 without a blower. That’s what makes these v8 swapped trucks feel so good

[@fastfoxbodygt]

Will the 2006 three bar GT40 explorer headers fit the 1987 Ranger?

[@randumadventures]

3bar gt40 heads have the standard spark plug location and a header made for an Explorer is designed for the 4bar gt40p head which has a different spark plug angle . I tried to use stock Explorer manifolds on an E7 head and it wouldn’t work so I’d assume headers would be the same

[@BenHarrison-vg8rs]

Ik nobody probably checks this anymore but advanced adapters stopped making the headers, what’s the next best system to use?

[@randumadventures]

I’m working with a local shop to start making a copy of these

[@user-gj1jp3qr6c]

Oh I would be ready to buy a set. I’m collecting parts for a v8 swap into my 87 right now.

[@scottmcbride2237]

Can I do this on a 2001 ford explorer 4.0l xlt 4x4

[@randumadventures]

Some of this info will cover that truck as well

[@chazzone]

Man, you've got a lot of great info. My question is about transmissions. I've got over 400K miles on my old truck with a manual, but for the new build (picked up an '89 with 70k) I'm thinking auto trans. I want overdrive. You mentioned going AOD. Thoughts on a 4R70W? If so, what transfer case? The plan right now is to start with off the shelf rebuilds, so it's a blank slate, and I'd appreciate your insight. Thanks

[@randumadventures]

What motor? The 5r only bolts to a 4.0 as far as I know and the couple I’ve owned were junk. I’m ready to aod swap my truck in a few weeks and will have a detailed vid of that

[@chazzone]

@@randumadventures 5.0...4R70W, AOD, or E4OD...preference?

[@randumadventures]

@@chazzone if your building a short wheelbase truck like a bronco2 or short box ranger the e4od is going to be huge and I doubt the factory tcase will fit inside the frame. AOD would be easiest to fit. Aode and 4R will also fit fine but then require a way to control them. US Shift makes a stand alone ecm to control them unless trans is built to be fully manual. All three of these can be setup up with adapters from AA to run early bronco d20 tcase or a Atlas.

[@chazzone]

@@randumadventures I'm planning on using the MicroSquirt. The site says it can run the trans. I haven't talked to them yet, but that's the plan. If I'm going to do this, I think I want the advantages of the 4R70W. Still chewing on the transfer case dilemma. Do you really think the BW1350 wont handle moderate wheeling? I put more than 400k miles on my last BII, drove it pretty hard on-road and off, towed with it, hauled tons of stone, and got more than 200k on it before I needed a new chain on the TC. I'd love an Atlas, but another $3k is going to really slow down getting this on the road. Ideas on a source for a Ford D20? I don't want to cut corners, but I want to be smart about where I put the money.

[@randumadventures]

@@chazzone personally I wouldn’t trust a 1350 behind a v8. You can pick up a 66-77 bronco d20 fairly cheap. They almost bombproof and cheap to rebuild. I’ve bought 3 and never paid more than $200. The adapter will be about $600ish to bolt to the trans but that’s still a cheap, strong combo

[@dougdier3104]

I have a 98 ranger fender.side 4 banger with 5 speed manual , I have a whole doner car 79 LTD 302 and4 speed automatic transmission, will this work ok ?? also thinking of using the 5 speed manual trans ,, your thoughts?

[@randumadventures]

2wd or 4wd? There is no way to use a trans from a 2.3 on a v8. That motor would be fine to start with

[@dougdier3104]

@@randumadventures its a two wheel drive

[@randumadventures]

@@dougdier3104 then the trans on the 302 should fit just fine

[@blakeharrison2391]

I have a 1988 ranger xlt extended cab 2wd and put a 5.0 with c4 automatic and have the engine far back as possible but the driveshaft is to short any ideas or help to fix that???????

[@randumadventures]

Have one made the correct length. If it’s close you can get a spacer for the rear axle flange

[@blakeharrison2391]

@@randumadventures no I haven't measured it out yet we're can I get a spacer at if u know off hand

[@randumadventures]

@@blakeharrison2391 www.google.com/search?q=8.8+driveshaft+spacer&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

Check into having your drive shaft modified. I went this route on my Scout 80 engine swap and it didn't cost near as much as I'd anticipated. A truck/big rig shop nearby told me how to measure and turn around was maybe 2 days, bing-bang-boom, perfection.

[@1leggeddog]

And here i am wanting to restore a B2, but to put in a 2.3L Ecoboost to have a daily driver

[@randumadventures]

That would be a hell of a project!

[@brandonayers4321]

Hey Brian what did u use to thread the canton racing adapter to the block it didn't come with fitting to thread into block?

[@randumadventures]

You need the threaded insert that most 5.0 come with from factory. The Explorer motors don’t have it because of the factory oil cooler. You can get the fitting at the dealer or many aftermarket stores.

[@brandonayers4321]

@@randumadventures ok thank u very much Brian I wish I was there in Michigan to get some help...

[@randumadventures]

@@brandonayers4321 www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/23607/10002/-1

[@brandonayers4321]

Ok thank u

[@brandonayers4321]

Can I get ur email so I can email u with progress I need a little more help...

[@charlesdengel590]

I’ve got to disagree here on some aspects! That v8 swap radiator is horrible. The port placements are just not designed worth a crap. You can get a 2 or 3 row 4.0 rad for your rangers that will bolt up and not have any port issues and are quite a bit cheaper than that. I can’t speak for b2s here but for rangers, stay clear of that thing!! Your right on the explorer accessory drive! If ford were to put a factory 5.0 in these rigs that’s definitely the accessory drive they would have chosen. And last point I do agree with somewhat, those duff mounts are great for a plug and chug setup although pricey, they are great for what they are, but if you design your own mounts you can get the motor to be placed wherever you choose and how high you want it etc. It is just a far better thing to do on these swaps because you can get almost any shorty style header to fit if you mess with placement as well as keeping the motor low to fit a truck or plenum intake. Super simple to make too but if you want easy and for the cash, go for the duff!

[@daveragsdale7970]

I used the factory 2.9 radiator with a big electric fan. Never overheated.

[@darrengardner2895]

Would a 5k budget be enough? This will be my first swap and I want to do it right. Thanks!

[@randumadventures]

It’s definitely a good start. I won’t even tell you how much is into this swap

[@darrengardner2895]

Hello again. I’m looking to buy all the ford explore front dress from wild horse, will the powersteering pump they sale work with the stock hoses on the bronco ii? Any info would be great! Thanks!

[@TheHighDesertLife]

I modified the tail house of my m50D R2 and I have a np205 I’m installing. The bw 1356 that came on the m50D does not fit between the frame rails . Not trying to blast out my channel but if anyone is watching this and need to see the np205 on a m50D in a ranger and for tips and what not I’m working on that part of my build

[@randumadventures]

Blast away dude! I’d love to see another option and I’m sure others would as well. Post up a link. I’m all for information sharing!

[@TheHighDesertLife]

@@randumadventures it won’t let me add a link . I just found your channel and subbed I like a lot of your info and ideas . Hopefully have mine up and running by feb . I’ll keep posting updates so anyone sees this and is curious swing by the high desert life YT channel

[@jasonsnyder2328]

Where did you get that hood?

[@randumadventures]

Champion Fiberglass in Cincinnati Ohio. There is a video on the hood if you look back a couple months ago

[@josephpierce7250]

I did my 88 2wd. It waz a carb truck from fac. Strip model. Fleet truck I'd say . 302 and and aod.the first go around. I just made my motor mount plates to use the run of mill Ford truck motor mount that fit from late 60s till least late 80s back then they were 7 bucks a side . Now truck is 94 5.8 97 5 speed from a 4.2 v6 . Shoot wish I knew how post pics on here .my truck looks like ford might nstalled engine and trans .right down to shifter and cup holder our of a 2000 ranger .

[@randumadventures]

Sounds like an awesome truck!

[@josephpierce7250]

@@randumadventures totaled 4/13/22 .

[@randumadventures]

@@josephpierce7250 oh no! Very sorry to hear that.

[@josephpierce7250]

@@randumadventures yea me to....hit from rear est 50-60 mph from a mini van n rain . So hard my head shatted rear glass non slider.

[@DwightSexton-zs8pp]

Thoughts on mercury cougar 5.0/trans or Lincoln mark vii 5.0 trans?

[@randumadventures]

If it’s a AOD trans it will work fine in a 2wd truck but if it’s 4wd it requires a complete tear down to convert and might be better off finding a 4wd trans from the start

[@DwightSexton-zs8pp]

I was thinking the trans needs a full tear down anyways for the output adapter change. I'm having a hard time finding 96 explorer but can get an 5.0 HO and computer/harness from the cars I mentioned.

[@DwightSexton-zs8pp]

I was avoiding other years of explorer due to your info on spark plung angle. This has limited my options. Have you found any decent solutions to use a donor 98+?

[@randumadventures]

@@DwightSexton-zs8ppfirst off just don’t use gt40-p heads. Get any Explorer donor but swap the heads for some normal E7 heads or go aftermarket. Problem solved.

[@DwightSexton-zs8pp]

Thanks, actually found gt40 heads and a donor 98. Thanks again for your awesome vids on your channel.

[@walkingman9171]

Very helpful video. But get a camera stand, camera person too fidgety.

[@randumadventures]

Each vid is a learning experience

[@Gripzy1210]

How much can I pay for you to help me with my bronco I'm losing hope

[@randumadventures]

I barely have time to work on my own stuff unfortunately

[@brianowens6132]

What oil pan works best

[@randumadventures]

Foxbody dual sump

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

@@randumadventures I've seen a dual sump pan in the wagon (ltd, I think?) as well, guessing it's the same.

[@Rockhead75]

Autofab motor mounts are the best and build your own headers !

[@randumadventures]

Never heard of those mounts

[@Rockhead75]

@@randumadventures autofab does off road race truck parts for mostly old Ford F 150s and rangers they are in California

[@randumadventures]

@@Rockhead75 ok, good to know!

[@sharktank7497]

Can I hire you to do mine?

[@randumadventures]

If I had the time and space I’d love to turn this into a paying job but unfortunately that’s just not possible with my work schedule

[@DylanC828]

I’m going to disagree with you on the p heads. You didn’t mention that they were fords best flowing factory sbf head, that they were the “performance” heads and the reason for the spark plug angle offset (12 degrees) was for a better, more efficient burn pattern. The offset can be overcome by 90 or 45 degree spark plug boots and custom headers, I have titanium covers over mine as well for good measure. Or just recommend the 96-97.5 gt40 motors with traditional angles, the fox body guys been using them for years because they will out flow the trash e7 head for 400 bucks, but I’d never really advise someone use an e7 head, you’ll never make any power and have no mileage

[@randumadventures]

You make valid points. The main reason I don’t think most people will not want to deal with the P heads is the header issue. Yes custom headers can be made but not everyone can do that, and if you have the money to have custom headers made why not just buy a much better aftermarket conventional head and buy a over the counter header?

[@DylanC828]

@@randumadventures that's an option but I wouldn't advise an e7 head. Custom headers can cost from nothing to the moon, mine were 450. Much cheaper than 2000 on a set of 11rs, which will be there eventually and when it is they will breathe much better through mid lengths than an over the counter log. 302 with stock e7te heads makes about 200hp. With cam and springs you may break 300hp, barely. Stock p head explorer makes 235, with cam and springs you can make 340hp+ off a junkyard head. Richard Holdener has gotten 360hp on his test motors. And better (custom) headers will also complement aftermarket heads better. That's the route I've gone. But to each their own I guess, what you've built here is a badass ride and looks well put together.

[@FiveToIife]

On the gt40p heads issue I kick my self in the head everyday over them I wish I’d have gone for gt40 or even e7 the 15-20 horsepower you gain just isn’t worth the headache.

[@danielrobey1759]

I've got a set of P heads on the shelf and I would run them on a 5.0 or 331 and make it work but honestly when you look at the price of some of the aftermarket heads available and the improved performance they bring to me it's a no brainer to go that route.

[@jeffcollins7611]

Just get a 302 Motor with a 4 barrel carb is the way to go

[@randumadventures]

That will work great unless your doing any hardcore offroading like I do and then a carb is a terrible choice

[@JH-oh1in]

Sn95 mustang is shorter same as exploder for fead

[@randumadventures]

Yes correct, but it doesn’t have the better power steering pump I believe. ?

[@ronnieking1025]

what a word salad

[@randumadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@dougdier3104]

Also this is two wheel drive

[@tokin420nchokin]

Didn't they make a v8 Bronco?

[@randumadventures]

Only in a full size, never in a Bronco2

[@tokin420nchokin]

@@randumadventures oh got ya. I was gonna say my buddy had what i believe is considered a second gen. It was probably a 96-97. Gorgeous vehicle though, Red with tan leather and I remember the back window being able to roll down an thinking that was so sweet. He unfortunately wrecked it one night leaving a party, but I never forget how clean that thing was!

[@randumadventures]

@@tokin420nchokin my family had a couple of those as well when I was growing up. Love those trucks

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I watched about 4 minutes

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