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So while doing some upgrades on Big White (5.0 V8), I am replacing the waterpump (found a brand new OEM Ford Unit) and have the timing cover off. Anything else I should be doing while I have it torn down to this level? Thanks

New acquisition - signed Saleen 302 Windsor 5.0 Liter Ford Engine Plaque For years, I’ve been trying to acquire this engine plaque, signed by Steve Saleen. It was originally installed on Saleen XP8 Ford Explorer 00-0023 (2nd photo). This is the same donor vehicle many of the Saleen parts...

I've attached three dyno sheets from my experience (so far) with the Powerdyne BD-11a Supercharger and the Powerdyne XB-1A supercharger. Obviously, the dyno results from the XB-1A are just preliminary dyno tuning numbers and I honestly feel there is a considerable amount to pull out of this...

Saleen Speedline 18” Magnesium Wheels versus the rare Saleen Magnesium Style 18” Alloy rims. I hope this post helps those who have asked these sorts of questions over the past 20+ years . On the left in painted Oxford White is an 18” x 8.5” Saleen Speedline Magnesium Wheel (from Saleen XP8...

So I’ve come to the determination that I need to switch out my Ford Motorsport SVO Powerdyne Supercharger ( Big White - Ford Racing Powerdyne Installation Thread ) which is belt driven, for the Powerdyne XB-1A Supercharger - a gear driven supercharger. I’ll later post a detailed explanation...

As you may have read, I had my Ford Motorsport SVO Powerdyne Supercharger fully rebuilt by Jon Bond Performance (including new billet impeller) due to a bearing failure (my fault) After receiving it back and going back to the 2.8” pulley (with the 5200 rpm shift point this keeps the blower...

As you can see in this photo (taken when I did the intial fitting on my Ford Motorsport SVO Powerdyne Supercharger on Big White, the manual tensioner for the blower pushes down onto the supercharger belt. When I had a discussion with Torqstorm today, I was asked (or maybe told) that the...

Had some conversation with Torqstorm and look at what I discovered. Anyone with a bit more knowledge can look at this drawing and tell me this is true that it can fit on a 2nd Generation 5.0 Ford Explorer? If so, might be a better option than trying to find a Powerdyne XB-1A A small bit of...

After trying to make it work finally decided the dual contour e-fan assembly that I initially went with during the supercharger installation just wasn’t going to give me the exact result that I was looking for. That solution was cooling the engine properly but the vibrations the fan was causing...

Since it appears that at around 400HP, I've reach the limits of reliable operation of the BD-11a Ford Motorsport SVO Powerdyne Supercharger Head Unit (keeping the supercharger RPMs at the 38,000 rpm range as to not overspin it), its time to start looking for a Powerdyne XB1A head unit. Sure, I...

Don’t overspin your Powerdyne Supercharger! After a couple thousand miles this is what happened to my Powerdyne (Ford Motorsport SVO) Supercharger on Big White. The bearings were completely destroyed as well as the stock impeller The Ford Motorsport SVO kit for the 2nd generation Ford Explorer...

Interesting find - REAL WOOD 2nd Generation Ford Explorer Center Dash Bezel Overlay For the 1998 - 2001 model years of the 2nd Generation Ford Explorer with the “Limited Trim” Ford installed a faux wood (hydro dipped wood pattern) center dash bezel (see last photo). The door inserts on these...

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I know someone out there has one of these hidden away still in the wrapper with no miles - never titled. 1995 Ford Explorer Limited in Iris Frost Clearcoat Metallic #FordExplorer #FordExplorerLimited #1995FordExplorer #1995FordExplorerLimited #FordExplorer1995 #FordExplorerLimited1995...

Flashback - 2015 acquisition of the Saleen Explorer Hood from Saleen XP8 Ford Explorer 00–0023 In 2015 I had the opportunity to acquire the Saleen Design Hood that was originally installed on Saleen XP8 Ford Explorer 00-0023. The hood was in poor condition with a considerable amount of stress...

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Ford Explorer Branding Reimagined - Part 1 The whole concept of the ongoing BIG WHITE Ford Explorer project is to create something along the lines of what Ford might had done in an alternate reality year 2000 had they decided to create a limited special edition Ford Explorer that had not only...

So I'm feeling that since I am running an e-fan and upgraded Kenwood Excelon stereo system - I believe it is time for a more powerful alternator. Any recommendations on size, make and model. Want something that will last as long or longer than the factory one. It think it needs to put out alot...

Going to be installing a permenant fuel pressure sensor on my 2000 5.0 Liter with return less fuel system. Anybody have some photos and part numbers or links of what sort of connection or adapter I need to connect the sensor to the fuel lines and where it connects at? Thanks

I came across this item and I am wondering is this indeed for the 5 L engine? Is this something that is currently on my truck (I haven’t looked) but looking up the part number it says it’s made for 5 L V8 of our generation explorer F87Z-6A642-CA

Saw this on Ebay and checked part number F3TZ-7827742-AJ and it says it is something for the Explorer. Where exactly does it go? https://www.ebay.com/itm/201151430003?epid=1111271349&hash=item2ed58f3d73:g:gP8AAOSwd4tT762F...

I seen the pictures of turdle’s explorer that had the mufflers mounted where the spare tire goes but I also remember a while back seeing a few people that managed to fit two mufflers somehow in the stock location. Anybody have photos of this type of set up with two mufflers mounted in the stock...

I noticed I have the same round intention on my truck on the inner fender. Anybody have any idea with the purpose of this is for? I’m sure that it was made like that for a reason but curious because it looks like something similar to where the mustang guys put a tube for their air filter.

From the dead ********* Site about 15 years ago The Ultimate Saleen XP8 Guide I've been following the Saleen Explorer XP8/XP6 aggressively ever since I had the chance to finally see one in person a couple years ago. Every so often, I think about what truly makes it such an appealing vehicle...

This came from an old archive of the dead ********* guide. Some photos posted by Don here Saleen Wing install instructions Saleen XP8 Rear Wing Installation Written by Ted Suplee (TAS) Wednesday, 24 August 2005 Although SALEEN XP8 Explorers are no longer made and...