1977 EXPLORER
Tennesee Chapter Member
Well,As a few of you guys know my 74 maverick has a harness and ECM from a 1990 E250 van.the bottom end ended up being a mustang or warranty replacment long block (TRW forged pistons) so im unsure if it has a truck roller ca or h.o mustang cam.A few weeks back I took it to the drag strip to see what it would run and was pretty dissapointed at the time it ran 10.05 @73 in first gear (2.79 gear) I have since put in a 3.80 gear and it feels better havent got back to the track yet but just feel like something may be holding it back.I did end up advancing the timing also from 10* base to 16* and feels alot better
mods
K&n panel filter
1-5/8 Long tube headers and 2.5 exhaust
EGR delete
Electric fan
platinum plugs (probly dont help lol)
motor
5.0 with forged pistons unknown stock roller cam
new timing chain,rings,bearings etc
Stock E7 heads
AOD trans stock van converter
After discussing this with a few friends would it be better to swap to a H.0 mustang ECM and to a car style intake? ive always been under the impression the truck intakes flow more air along with the larger t/b .Just more less want to see what you guys think would be the best route.
Im not looking for a race car out of it It gets real awesome milage right now 27-28mpg with mixed driving.But id at least like it run respectable for what it is and maintain decent milage.its not a real heavy car Id guess 2800-2900 lb range
mods
K&n panel filter
1-5/8 Long tube headers and 2.5 exhaust
EGR delete
Electric fan
platinum plugs (probly dont help lol)
motor
5.0 with forged pistons unknown stock roller cam
new timing chain,rings,bearings etc
Stock E7 heads
AOD trans stock van converter
After discussing this with a few friends would it be better to swap to a H.0 mustang ECM and to a car style intake? ive always been under the impression the truck intakes flow more air along with the larger t/b .Just more less want to see what you guys think would be the best route.
Im not looking for a race car out of it It gets real awesome milage right now 27-28mpg with mixed driving.But id at least like it run respectable for what it is and maintain decent milage.its not a real heavy car Id guess 2800-2900 lb range
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