Transmission failed at 220000kms.
Cylinder head cracked at 250000kms.
This has been a wonderful vehicle to own and drive. I 4x4 with it all the time. I have seen more back country with my beloved X then you could imagine. After the engine failed I figured it was a good time to do something that Ford should have done from the factory with this year of Explorer, I dropped a 5.0L V8 and a custom AODW transmission into it. I will keep this truck until gas vehicles are outlawed or gas is no longer available. Oh, and that roll over thing,... What a load of hog-wash. My truck has a 5 and a half inch lift and I have never come remotely close to rolling it. EVER!!!
What changes did you have to do to install a V8? Wouldn't it be better with a V8 and manual trans with a good clutch?
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