[BFix] replacing 170 with a 200? 4.0??

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My numbers are for the 4x4 explorer.

Ben


> [Original Message]
> From: Stephen Urban <sfu at roadrunner.com>
> Cc: BFix <mail at broncofix.com>
> Date: 5/2/2008 11:42:27 AM
> Subject: Re: [BFix] replacing 170 with a 200? 4.0??
>
> As long as the engine has sufficient power to move the vehicle without 
> struggling, mpg would be affected much more by other factors then what 
> engine is in place. Explorer with hwy gears, 5-speed and street tires 
> will obviously get better mpg then an EB with trail gears, 3-speed and 
> mud terrains, even with the same engine.
>
> Also are these posted mpg results for a 4x4 or 4x2 version of the
Explorer.
>
> Steve Urban
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> Roger wrote:
> >
> > I average 17 driving to work. Mostly freeway but some weekend stop and 
> > go. Maybe a tune up or some Lucas injector cleaner?
> >
> > *From:* bfix-bounces at broncofix.com [mailto:bfix-bounces at broncofix.com] 
> > *On Behalf Of *Quinn Dusenberry
> > *Sent:* Friday, May 02, 2008 9:19 AM
> > *To:* 'BFix'
> > *Subject:* RE: [BFix] replacing 170 with a 200? 4.0??
> >
> > I don’t think it would be much more economical the a 5.0L. My 97 
> > Explorer with a 4.0L got just over 14 mpg on a recent freeway trip. 
> > Pretty disappointing.
> >
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> > *From:* bfix-bounces at broncofix.com [mailto:bfix-bounces at broncofix.com] 
> > *On Behalf Of *robert goodrich
> > *Sent:* Friday, May 02, 2008 6:27 AM
> > *To:* TJ Essenmacher; BFix
> > *Subject:* [BFix] replacing 170 with a 200? 4.0??
> >
> > why not go 4.0 explorer motor? I heard it's the SBF bolt pattern so it 
> > should be the same as a 5.0 conversion but a lot lighter and a lot 
> > more economical! I thought of it before I built the 302!
> >
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> > From: tessen at btc-bci.com
> > To: mail at broncofix.com
> > Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:39:16 -0500
> > CC:
> > Subject: [BFix] replacing 170 with a 200?
> >
> > I have been told that a 200 is a decent improvement from the 170. I 
> > have the opportunity to buy one cheap, my question is was will it take 
> > to convert? the 200 is an auto ant the 170 is 3spd. I'm stil gathering 
> > parts for the 351 upgrade but if this is quik and cheap enough it'll 
> > work until my daughter gets out of college.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Tim
> >
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