Derrick824 Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 A lil while back my the radiator in my Exploder cracked wide open so it overheated and blew a head gasket. Since then I've been working on swapping in a new engine. Tearing apart the old motor. It's out. Yes the stereo is still in it. Unbolting the transmission. The donor truck. Tearing it apart. Pulling it out. It's out. The two engines side by side. They're both 4.0L blocks but they're from different generations so the wiring harnesses aren't the same. I'm in the process now of swapping the Explorer harness onto the donor engine. Pile o' parts. Anybody need any parts from a '95 Ford Ranger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick824 Posted January 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 After slacking a bit this past week it's ready to go back in. The wiring harness, driver's side exhaust manifold, upper intake manifold, coolant sensor, engine oil sensor, and oil pan all had to be swapped over to the donor engine. Also the flywheel has been resurfaced and a new clutch kit installed. Everything is bolted together ready to drop back in tomorrow. Tomorrow afternoon and Sunday will be spent getting everything put back together. It should be running Sunday evening. All cleaned up with a fresh coat of paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-navi-916 Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 damn props... i dont know if i missed it but how long did it take u? the new one looks so much better then the old one Quote BUILDLOG http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=61862 "98crewcab"Never a POS....just always "a work in progress" lol that's how we roll bitches!!! Your a lowlife kid. I bet your mother wants to kill herself for not swallowing your ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banginAltima Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 A quote from a friend..."pretty don't add db's"... Quote If you build it, db's will come... NSPL World Record Holder Trunk 0-1800 watts---147.9 with 1722 clamped watts @ 40Hz(9-20-09). Competition Only Record Holder Trunk 0-500 watts---148.1 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Currently Rebuilding.... My 150db Plus Trunk Build I do box designs. [benH] 6:24 pm: clipping doesn't really hurt subs [benH] 6:24 pm: being an idiot is what blows subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactownstang Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Damn a 5.0 don't fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick824 Posted January 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 damn props... i dont know if i missed it but how long did it take u? the new one looks so much better then the old one If needed we can swap an engine & trans in a weekend (2 days). We've really been taking our time with this one though. I've been off work now for 2 weeks cause of the holidays and still don't go back until Wendesday plus my Expo is my competition truck and the next comp isn't until January 24th so no need to rush it. I actually competed with it at 2 events with a blown headgasket puffing smoke like crazy and I also Bass Raced it at both those events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe1129 Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 damn Derrick nice work! And they say you cant polish a turd!! Quote Some people need a sympathetic pat... on the head...with my hammer Scientia est Vox "In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti" DONT BE AFRAID TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!! SMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrafrica Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 are you gonna use the alternator off of your old engine as a second one on the new engine?? hell its a free alternator and it will give you more amps for your system Quote And far as the best connection ever....... get a huge fucking battery, cut the top off, drop an alt in there and then pour all that into your big amplifier. or just smelt them all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wL<3bass Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 (edited) I just got down swapping engines in my blazer yesterday. edit: pics Edited January 3, 2009 by wL<3bass Quote Vehicle: 1997 S10 Blazer 4dr 4X4 Exterior: Rear End Bagged, Black Grill, Lifted 2" Amplifiers: Rockford Fosgate T8004 & T10001bd Batteries: 2 Stinger SPV35, Kinetik HC2400 Electrical: Big 3, DC Power 290amp Alternator w/ MLA at 15.5v Enclosure: 4.2 ft³ @ 33Hz 84sq.in. of port (20sq.in. per cube) Headunit: Eclipse CD3200 w/ 80G iPod Mids/Highs: Rockford T152s (a-pillars), Rockford T162s (doors) Subwoofers: 1 15" Fi BL Fully Loaded Wire: All 1/0g Kicker Hyperflex My YouTube Videos My Fiberglass A-Pillar Build My "Seamless" Looking Box Build My DD1508 T-Line Bandpass Build "Seamless" w/ Acrylic Windows (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Stealth 8" Fiberglass Build (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Build For A Friend's '08 Cobalt 15" BL Sealed Off From The Trunk My feedback/references... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick824 Posted January 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 damn Derrick nice work! And they say you cant polish a turd!! : are you gonna use the alternator off of your old engine as a second one on the new engine?? hell its a free alternator and it will give you more amps for your system That would be a no but I will be holding onto it for possible future use. I have a nice 200a that works well with my current setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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