1997 moutaineer 5.0L

Tony Frank · 01-06-2002, 10:04 PM

i know its not a mustang but i bought a 1997 mountaineer and it has every option including the 5.0 the only thing is its got 106000 miles. i bought it for 7500 so i think i got a pretty good deal, it runs perfect and the body is flawless, i just did a tune up what i need to know is what should i look for if anything is gonna go wrong.

Unit 5302 · 01-07-2002, 02:16 AM

Since that Mountaineer has the coveted GT-40p heads and the Explorer intake (very similar to the Cobra), I would stick a different cam in there and some forged HO pistons. A little exhaust work and voila, 320hp.

You should have AWD, not 4WD, which will be killer in snow. I'm not familiar with any real problems on those trucks, but then again, I haven't really looked into them.

Killer vehicles though!

scott93gt · 01-08-2002, 07:13 AM

I have a 96 Ford Explorer with the AWD V8. All Explorer/Mountaineers with the V8 were equipped with a trailer tow package (includes auto trans cooler, super engine coling, HD flasher, 4 pin wiring harness). They also have a 3.73 limited slip rear.
The exhaust on the V8 is similar to Mustangs in that they have factory headers and 4 catalytic converters. The muffler is a dual inlet single outlet set up. Summit only lists a cat back system for the 4.0L V6 on 91-94 Explorers but if you call them they have a cat back system from Flowmaster for the 97 and up V8s. It will also fit 96's since the exhaust is the same. I will be installing this system in the Spring.
Hope this is helpful.

01-06-2002, 10:04 PM	#1
Tony Frank Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brooklyn originally, but Grand Rapids now Posts: 309	1997 moutaineer 5.0L i know its not a mustang but i bought a 1997 mountaineer and it has every option including the 5.0 the only thing is its got 106000 miles. i bought it for 7500 so i think i got a pretty good deal, it runs perfect and the body is flawless, i just did a tune up what i need to know is what should i look for if anything is gonna go wrong. __________________ Grand Valley State University Senior Accounting and Finance Major 1985 Mustang GT 19,000 ORIGINAL miles, E-303 cam, edelbrock performer RPM intake, holley 600 cfm carb, MAC headers, windage tray, 8.8 rear end with 4.10 gears, 4"cowl hood, 5lug conversion, 04 Mach1 wheels. http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?1501

01-08-2002, 07:13 AM	#3
scott93gt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Saltsburg, PA USA Posts: 468	I have a 96 Ford Explorer with the AWD V8. All Explorer/Mountaineers with the V8 were equipped with a trailer tow package (includes auto trans cooler, super engine coling, HD flasher, 4 pin wiring harness). They also have a 3.73 limited slip rear. The exhaust on the V8 is similar to Mustangs in that they have factory headers and 4 catalytic converters. The muffler is a dual inlet single outlet set up. Summit only lists a cat back system for the 4.0L V6 on 91-94 Explorers but if you call them they have a cat back system from Flowmaster for the 97 and up V8s. It will also fit 96's since the exhaust is the same. I will be installing this system in the Spring. Hope this is helpful. __________________ Scott 1993 Mustang GT Silver CC/Titanium Accent GT, Black Clothe interior. 5 speed, Hurst Competition Plus, 3 chamber Flows, 3.08's. 2010 VW GTI 2dr 6MT (no pictures yet) 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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01-07-2002, 02:16 AM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Since that Mountaineer has the coveted GT-40p heads and the Explorer intake (very similar to the Cobra), I would stick a different cam in there and some forged HO pistons. A little exhaust work and voila, 320hp. You should have AWD, not 4WD, which will be killer in snow. I'm not familiar with any real problems on those trucks, but then again, I haven't really looked into them. Killer vehicles though!