Thanks for the video, i just grabbed an explorer intake i just wanted to see if there was anything i needed to know before i attempted it, id like to toss a big dogs srage 2 cam in at the same time id think with exhaust work it should wake it up a little. When you look at the gt40 and the HO intake is painfully obvious how much better the gt40 is especially on the goose neck, the HO is so skinny and restrictive looking, im sure thats why a stock HO pulls like a tractor even tho its a small displacement very over square engine, typically not the hot setup for stump pulling power. My dad had a 2wd 90 f150 extended cab long bed with the 5.0 and it actually went pretty good considerably better than his previous 89 2wd regular cab long bed with the 300-6 to the point after i drove the 5.0 truck i said why the hell would anyone want the 300-6 its a soggy sock next to the 302.... And the whole 300 had TQ! Claim is Crap the 302 had more HP and low rnd TQ just as good of fuel economy and just as tough and reliable so the only advantage of the 300-6 imo is when you do a tune up you obly have to buy 6 plugs and wires not 8 and it MAY be a smidge lighter ive never checked but if there is any weight difference is negligible. There is a bit more room under there but an 8.2" deck windsor is tiny so thsts not an issue anyway and with a 300 you can never have a nice sounding exhaust just a lame old fart buzz. The 5.0 is a great engine, its no sbc but its still one of the greats, ill say SBC, 8.2" windsor then the Chrysler LA. Totally got off on a semi non related rant lol.
Can you reference your vacuum line hook ups on the back of the intake I need to know where to route and connect purge canister valve an pcv hose thanks in advance
This video from Junkyard Doggs will help out a bit more than me. I can’t exactly remember the location of the lines as it’s been a few months since I put the intake in the car. ua-cam.com/video/Dqd_Y9_wqkY/v-deo.html
I believe The injectors for the explorer 302 and mustang 302 are different connectors. I do know the Explorer injectors have a better spray pattern, but I don’t believe they’re worth the hassle.
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I have a 94 Ford mustang and I'm trying to get it running but it's dumping too much gas they didn't change the computer out I don't know they didn't change the ejectors but I have changed the computer but it's still dealing with my air
Prepping a 306 rebuild now for my daughter's 1994 GT convertible. GT40P heads tfs spring kit explorer intake longtube headers. .513lift split duration cam. Was curious of shock tower cross brace would clear the intake?
Did you ever figure out the problem with the throttle body? And can you use the fuel rail from the sn95 or do you need an explorer one? And finally any problems with the intake hitting the hood?
The problem was the throttle position sensor being in a really awkward position, and yes, all you gotta do is have a lot of patience and a really tiny ratchet. You can use the factory rails and injectors no problem. I actually ended up having to buy a whole new set of injectors because two of the factory ones broke. There’s no issues with the intake hitting the hood either.
@@Justin_SVT that’s good that the throttle cable and cruise ended up working. Did you put a cam in it as well or leave it stock? I wo trying to figure out how cheep I can make some more power I know that the 94 95 computers are finicky with mods, I think I can get away with intake and the gt40 heads with out a tune and maybe 24lb injectors and a 24lb injector calibrated maf. What did you do for your sn95 build and did you get it tuned? Also it sucks how expensive that intake elbow is especially when having to convert to Canadian and then pay for shipping.
@@Macho_MT I didnt put a cam in it because I realized that in order to make any type of decent power I could leave the cam stock and run it with a good amount of boost. GT40 heads without a tune and 24lb injectors will work fine, but to get the most out of the combination you’ll need a tune. I recommend Ted Jenkins at Tuning Innovations when you want to get it tuned.
@@Justin_SVT I am puzzled rn. I bought an explorer intake throttle body and gt40 heads. I plan on in the future making more power with my car and my plan was to start with the intake and heads keep the stock cam and stay with the 19lb injectors for a bit but later upgrade to 24lb and a 24lb injector maff hopefully need no tune. But the price of that elbow and a new maf add up when on a budget. Lot a work too and will it even give much gains? Enough to feel it on the but dyno not sure can find videos on people doing it. But rn I could sell the heads I got for $88 at a yard for like $500 rn as I have interest in them. Not sure could always keep them and wait till I do what I said above and even add a mild cam. But is the price for hp going to be worth it by the time things are through. Love to hear an option or if you know anyone who has just done something similar.
@@Macho_MT honestly… it’s really not worth it. You gain about 50hp but at the end of day you’re still only gonna make 250chp max with the head and intake. The GT40 heads are really valuable for some reason and people will pay a pretty penny for them. If I were you I’d just sell them and get a Coyote like I did lol
@@chrisrye9128 getting a hold of the elbow is one of the most expensive parts of the whole swap. I got both of my intakes for less than the cost of the elbow
Hey there again, so I bought the gasket for the manifold then separated the upper from lower, the gasket has a small hole in the middle but the intake doesnt what does that mean?
@@lilianadominguez5720 if the gasket you bought was for an internal EGR application you can always just purchase one that was intended to be used on intakes with external EGR’s
@@lilianadominguez5720 For the SN95 you don’t have to drill or tap the lower intake. All of the sensors like the ACT and ECT are built into the factory air box, or air inlet tube
Thanks dude . Very helpful. Bryan
Thanks for the video, i just grabbed an explorer intake i just wanted to see if there was anything i needed to know before i attempted it, id like to toss a big dogs srage 2 cam in at the same time id think with exhaust work it should wake it up a little. When you look at the gt40 and the HO intake is painfully obvious how much better the gt40 is especially on the goose neck, the HO is so skinny and restrictive looking, im sure thats why a stock HO pulls like a tractor even tho its a small displacement very over square engine, typically not the hot setup for stump pulling power. My dad had a 2wd 90 f150 extended cab long bed with the 5.0 and it actually went pretty good considerably better than his previous 89 2wd regular cab long bed with the 300-6 to the point after i drove the 5.0 truck i said why the hell would anyone want the 300-6 its a soggy sock next to the 302.... And the whole 300 had TQ! Claim is Crap the 302 had more HP and low rnd TQ just as good of fuel economy and just as tough and reliable so the only advantage of the 300-6 imo is when you do a tune up you obly have to buy 6 plugs and wires not 8 and it MAY be a smidge lighter ive never checked but if there is any weight difference is negligible. There is a bit more room under there but an 8.2" deck windsor is tiny so thsts not an issue anyway and with a 300 you can never have a nice sounding exhaust just a lame old fart buzz. The 5.0 is a great engine, its no sbc but its still one of the greats, ill say SBC, 8.2" windsor then the Chrysler LA. Totally got off on a semi non related rant lol.
Great video
I appreciate it!
Thanks buddy
zip tie method on throttle cable. takes the slack out
It’ll cause the throttle cable to fray. Not fun to deal with.
@@Justin_SVT i havent had an issue yet lol
Can you reference your vacuum line hook ups on the back of the intake I need to know where to route and connect purge canister valve an pcv hose thanks in advance
This video from Junkyard Doggs will help out a bit more than me. I can’t exactly remember the location of the lines as it’s been a few months since I put the intake in the car.
ua-cam.com/video/Dqd_Y9_wqkY/v-deo.html
I got this swap on mine but with the tubular gt40 intake
Also do I need to get the gas rails and injectors off the explorer or can I use the ones from my sn95
I believe The injectors for the explorer 302 and mustang 302 are different connectors. I do know the Explorer injectors have a better spray pattern, but I don’t believe they’re worth the hassle.
I specifically want the same adapter that you used on your intake which one is it having the same problem on my SN95
Sorry for the late reply, but this is exactly what’s on my car. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask.
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So do you need to modify the lower intake at all? Or can it just go in as it is?
The lower doesn’t need modifications unless it needs plugged for an EGR delete.
I have a 94 Ford mustang and I'm trying to get it running but it's dumping too much gas they didn't change the computer out I don't know they didn't change the ejectors but I have changed the computer but it's still dealing with my air
Check for vacuum leaks. Any check engine lights? What are the list of mods or changes to it? V6 or V8?
Ty!
Prepping a 306 rebuild now for my daughter's 1994 GT convertible. GT40P heads tfs spring kit explorer intake longtube headers. .513lift split duration cam. Was curious of shock tower cross brace would clear the intake?
@@chrisrye9128 Super sorry for the late reply! But the stock strut tower brace won’t clear the GT40 intake
Where might i find the long slender bolts that attach upper to lower manifolds? 🤔
You can usually find them at Menards, Lowe’s, or any local hardware store. Farm & Fleet usually stocks them too.
Hey one more question, could i use the edelbrock 38353, it matches better with my manifold, thanks
You absolutely can. The only difference between the two is the color.
Hello bro do I need to get both upper and lower intake manifold from the explorer or can I used my lower intake manifold from my sn95?
Get both
Did you ever figure out the problem with the throttle body? And can you use the fuel rail from the sn95 or do you need an explorer one? And finally any problems with the intake hitting the hood?
The problem was the throttle position sensor being in a really awkward position, and yes, all you gotta do is have a lot of patience and a really tiny ratchet. You can use the factory rails and injectors no problem. I actually ended up having to buy a whole new set of injectors because two of the factory ones broke. There’s no issues with the intake hitting the hood either.
@@Justin_SVT that’s good that the throttle cable and cruise ended up working. Did you put a cam in it as well or leave it stock? I wo trying to figure out how cheep I can make some more power I know that the 94 95 computers are finicky with mods, I think I can get away with intake and the gt40 heads with out a tune and maybe 24lb injectors and a 24lb injector calibrated maf. What did you do for your sn95 build and did you get it tuned?
Also it sucks how expensive that intake elbow is especially when having to convert to Canadian and then pay for shipping.
@@Macho_MT I didnt put a cam in it because I realized that in order to make any type of decent power I could leave the cam stock and run it with a good amount of boost. GT40 heads without a tune and 24lb injectors will work fine, but to get the most out of the combination you’ll need a tune. I recommend Ted Jenkins at Tuning Innovations when you want to get it tuned.
@@Justin_SVT I am puzzled rn. I bought an explorer intake throttle body and gt40 heads. I plan on in the future making more power with my car and my plan was to start with the intake and heads keep the stock cam and stay with the 19lb injectors for a bit but later upgrade to 24lb and a 24lb injector maff hopefully need no tune. But the price of that elbow and a new maf add up when on a budget. Lot a work too and will it even give much gains? Enough to feel it on the but dyno not sure can find videos on people doing it. But rn I could sell the heads I got for $88 at a yard for like $500 rn as I have interest in them. Not sure could always keep them and wait till I do what I said above and even add a mild cam. But is the price for hp going to be worth it by the time things are through. Love to hear an option or if you know anyone who has just done something similar.
@@Macho_MT honestly… it’s really not worth it. You gain about 50hp but at the end of day you’re still only gonna make 250chp max with the head and intake. The GT40 heads are really valuable for some reason and people will pay a pretty penny for them. If I were you I’d just sell them and get a Coyote like I did lol
What do i do if i have a lower manifold too
How do you like the Hart impact gun?
It does a pretty good job with most things. I mostly used it to fasten bolts back on rather than using it to take them out
hello good video, you need the adapter or you can without it and as soon as it costs you

With the 94-95’s you have to use the elbow in order to make it work with the emissions system. The part costs just around 130 USD.
@@Justin_SVT I have the elbow thankfully.
@@chrisrye9128 getting a hold of the elbow is one of the most expensive parts of the whole swap. I got both of my intakes for less than the cost of the elbow
Do I have too use that elbow on a 95 or is there a way too make it work without it ?
It’s required, no way around it
@@Justin_SVT alright thanks I have no egr on my car would the edelbrock 3835 still be the right elbow too get ?
@@snejej957 You can order the 3835 and have an EGR block off plate ordered or made for it. I don’t recommend not using an EGR though
Hey there again, so I bought the gasket for the manifold then separated the upper from lower, the gasket has a small hole in the middle but the intake doesnt what does that mean?
Which gasket has a hole?
the one i bought it has a hole in the middle like for an egr
And the gt40 intake i have doesn’t have an egr hole
@@lilianadominguez5720 if the gasket you bought was for an internal EGR application you can always just purchase one that was intended to be used on intakes with external EGR’s
@@lilianadominguez5720 and I believe you can plug that hole with a nylon or brass plug
Where do i put the ACT at when i drill and tap the hole
What year do you have?
95
I have a lower and upper explorer intake
@@lilianadominguez5720 For the SN95 you don’t have to drill or tap the lower intake. All of the sensors like the ACT and ECT are built into the factory air box, or air inlet tube
NICE thanks man, you’re auper helpful, is there anything else i should know about installing the intake?
Did you plug all the vacuum ports on the bottom side of the upper intake?
I covered them all except for the brake booster.
This video from Junkyard Doggs will show more than I’m able, and it has very helpful information.
ua-cam.com/video/Dqd_Y9_wqkY/v-deo.html
Have a 95 that I’m putting same intake on why won’t the stock elbow work and also will a 1 inch spacer work for clearance for stock hood
The stock elbow won’t work because the upper intake manifold is a single piece design. You can’t just unbolt the elbow from the upper intake.
@@Justin_SVT Thanks didn’t even realize