Thanks to everyone on the solid feedback/info as I think I'm heading in the right direction with using the 302 first.
On a side note anyone recognize this greenie substance in pic #3 it sure make the cab smell funny
351 EFI OEM vs NEW
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Strike2
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Re: 351 EFI OEM vs NEW
So I've been searching CL for an 96-98 explorer donor and found this a 96 Eddie Bauer isn't she a Beauty !! 230K miles A/T, so the plan is to take all parts needed for the EFI conversion,O2 bungs, serpentine set up, GT40 heads, A/T & cooler, rear disc brakes along with some other odds n ends parts. Anything I'm missing that I should take?
Thanks to everyone on the solid feedback/info as I think I'm heading in the right direction with using the 302 first.
On a side note anyone recognize this greenie substance in pic #3 it sure make the cab smell funny
Thanks to everyone on the solid feedback/info as I think I'm heading in the right direction with using the 302 first.
On a side note anyone recognize this greenie substance in pic #3 it sure make the cab smell funny
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ZOSO
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Re: 351 EFI OEM vs NEW
If you leave the 8.8 whole you can sell it for about 200 bucks to jeep guys.
Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Strike2
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Re: 351 EFI OEM vs NEW
ZOSO wrote:If you leave the 8.8 whole you can sell it for about 200 bucks to jeep guys.
Thanks for the info on the 8.8, 6 months ago the guy just had Brakes Plus replace the back rotors/hardware + oil change for 366.56! Tomorrow I will start removing parts and if the rear disc's look good I'm going to use them to convert the 9" to disc.
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sykanr0ng
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Re: 351 EFI OEM vs NEW
$200 is at the low end of what the Jeepers will pay, depends on gearing and whether it has any traction device in it, it could go $300.
Hang on to the block, a roller builder is worth something too.
Hang on to the block, a roller builder is worth something too.
"You say overkill like it's a bad thing."
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Strike2
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Re: 351 EFI OEM vs NEW
2 days of working in the garage and I think I have all the parts needed for the 302 conversion. All in all it when pretty smooth the only real issue was removing the manifold as 2 of the front bolts snapped off leaving 1 bolt in each side of the GT40 head's, on a side note it had the bigger 1/2" hole's 
. I will just let Western Motors remove them. I'm glad I didn't go about getting all these parts at a JY as I used just about ever tool in my arsenal! removing the headers sure was interesting as the tubing is crimped everywhere from the factory to get them to fit.
I will spend the next few week cleaning, sandblasting all the parts getting them ready for this spring.
Thanks again for everyone input on this as I think I'm heading in the right direction.
. I will just let Western Motors remove them. I'm glad I didn't go about getting all these parts at a JY as I used just about ever tool in my arsenal! removing the headers sure was interesting as the tubing is crimped everywhere from the factory to get them to fit.I will spend the next few week cleaning, sandblasting all the parts getting them ready for this spring.
Thanks again for everyone input on this as I think I'm heading in the right direction.
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Rox Crusher
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Re: 351 EFI OEM vs NEW
I understand those Eddie Bauer trim pieces bring good money too
1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.