Explorer V8 interchangeability

[CheapThrillB2]

I picked up a 98 explorer for the wife with a bum motor. It has the gt40p heads and an external EGR. When I look up motors I get prod. time differences. And of course this truck is 8/98. I haven't called the dealer yet to get the exact build date. But my question is can I get away with using a 97 5.0L from an explorer. I found a smoking deal on one. But not sure if the 97's have the p heads or external egr's.

5.0L (VIN P, 8th digit), thru 1/22/98
5.0L (VIN P, 8th digit), from 1/23/98 thru 8/9/98
5.0L (VIN P, 8th digit), from 8/10/98

Those are the options when searching for a motor.

 

[Mac]

Going from memory, think only the '96' had the internal egr. Think the first couple months of the '97' production they used the GT-40 heads and then switched to the "P" heads. If it's a smoking deal, I'd pick it up no matter what. A picture or quick look would give you the answers.
Dave

 

[CheapThrillB2]

I got a 2000 5.0L from an explorer and installed it, shes all back together and running.

 

[bobbywalter]

its pretty easy deal as you probably know now.....worst case just put your induction on.



or just call me

 

[CheapThrillB2]

I'd do those all day long, hardest part IMO was getting the upper plenum back and lined up with the gasket. everything else was cake.

Good thing I am not gonna be dd'ing this thing lol, I'd get myself into lots of trouble.

There was a pretty decent explorer under all that grime and bad motor thing, I got about $1100 wrapped up into it (buying it and all). And my exact prod date is 9-1-98

 

[CheapThrillB2]

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