I know this might be repetitive, and i'm sure this info is out there but I have to go to work and have a lot of info I'm looking for... So if anyone can regurgatate some info to me I'd be greatful, otherwise; just tell me to use the search whenever I get the time!
I've got a 86' mustang that has an 87 truck 5.0 in it (carb'd setup), and I'm looking to find out what year explorer 5.0 motors are best, or atleast what years I can most easily interchange (staying carb'd)...
What is the best way to tell if the motor is in good condition without totally pulling it and wasting 8 hours of my time....?
Will the timing chains+gears interchange?
Will the timing cover/water pump be interchangeable?
I'm assuming my motor (the 87 truck) has a 28oz flywheel w/ balancer, is that what I will need on the explorer motor?
The motor mounts will be the same?
The t5 bellhousing will bolt right up to the block?
Will my 10.5" clutch/flywheel/pressure plate/clutch fork all work on this motor?
Should I change lifters/rods (I know explorer motors aren't meant for high revving 6k rpms)?
Are the camshafts different from h.o. cams to the explorer cams?
Will there be a different firing order from what I have now or do I not have to worry?
Will I need different oil pumps or something along those lines?
All the front accessories should just bolt in place and even the belt will be the same length if I use all my exact accessories?
I have an edelbrock performer RPM intake that I'd assume should just bolt on in place?
My distributor is a GM HEI and the gear seems to have the pin broken off and the gear just slides on and off it, what would be my best option to do for that? (I'd assume that needs steel gear also...)
I have "P" specific headers for gt40p, If I put these on non-p heads will there be interference somewhere?
I'll be going to the junkyard after I get this info and start poking around after I get a better grasp on this...
I'm sure I'll be adding more questions on later. I like to know exactly what's going on before I start a project.
Thanks in advance!
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