[Wade]

I want to start upgrading the 5.0 in FFR #2084K. The "E" cam is in, and I know I'll have to replace the heads. In the meantime I found a polished Explorer intake for sale. Anybody got a clue as to how much this thing is worth?

 

[CobraEarl]

wADE, are you sure this is an explorer intake. I remember them having individual runners.

But, im not an EFI expert.

earl

 

[Greg A. Warwick]

Wade,
I sold the same setup you have pictured for $300.00 in about 2 minutes.
Earl,
The GT-40 manifold has the individual runners. The Exploder is much closer to the "Cobra" efi, virtually the same setup without the cool "Cobra" cover plate.

 

[CobraEarl]

THe logo plates are replaceable.....So, how do you know FOR SURE that you are buying an explorer unit. ??

Im very interested in buying an explorer motor and want to be able to easilly identify one.

earl

 

[Steve]

First of all the lower intake has staggered ports like you see in the picture. The stock unit has them all in a line and they are oval, not round. As long as the upper matches up physically with the lower, you're all set. Ignore the cover plate as it can be replaced and swapped for another. The only Ford upper intakes that work with the GT40 style lower shown in this picture are the GT40 upper, Cobra upper, and Explorer upper. The Cobra upper has an integal EGR cooling unit and does not use a spacer.

The upper in that picture IS an explorer upper intake - no doubt about it guys.

For a price comparison, check out www.centralcoastmustang.com as they carry the explorer intake package. I think it's over $250 but I'm not sure. They are getting harder to find. A new Cobra intake can be had for about $400. The polished Explorer deal is a good one if there's nothing wrong with it and it's less than a Cobra setup. $300 is a great price considering it's performance.

 

[Sleekcraft Steve]

That's a good deal for that Explorer intake. I polished mine this winter, and it's a real pain. Takes a good 40 hours to boot. That intake has no EGR, so keep that in mind if you have to pass emissions. Only the early Explorer 5.0's have EGR, I think early '96 or '97.

 

[CobraEarl]

WURF,

Thanks for info. ...... Well presented. And, now I know the rest of the story.

earl