Vehicle Owner

Member ID: cotaman

Location: Malibu, CA

Vehicle Info

1997 Ford Explorer Sport

Bought: Nov, 1997

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-605.7sec
  • Top Speed140mph
  • HP325
  • Weight3950lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Interior

Exterior Styling

  • PIAA Lighting 
  • Lund Body Kit 
  • Michelin Tires 

Car Audio & Video

Ratings

    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Dec 01, 2009

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Rick’s Ford Explorer Sport
“Ricks Explorer”

  • Currently 3.4222222222222 /5 Stars.
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ENGINE: 4.0L SOHC with a 5R55E Transmission, 73mm Ford Mustang Cobra MAF sensor, 70mm Ford Racing Throttle body off a 4.6 GT Mustang, Explorer Express Supercharger, Ford Racing spark plug wires, Port and Polished cylinder heads that have been extrude honed. Heavy duty electric fan from a 96 Ford Crown Victoria police interceptor. SCT custom Tuner.

INTERIOR: Autometer Phantom and Ford Racing gauges, Custom Ford Racing seat covers, Kenwood receiver and amp with crossover, 4 Kenwood 340 watt speakers,

EXTERIOR: Westin Brush guard with 2 PIAA lights, Lund Hood scoops. Custom cold air intake, Mustang GT Billet fuel door

SUSPENSION: Explorer Express front and rear sway bars, AFCO Coil-over shocks, Power Slot rotors, Hawk brake pads, Red polyurethane bushings throughout, 4.10 limited slip front/rear diff.

EXHAUST: Bassani Dual Exhaust, JBA Headers, Magnaflow Cats

TIRES: Michelin 255/70/16, Air pressure monitoring system

Hope to add more in the future

New air deflector and hood scoops
cotaman's 1997 Ford Explorer Malibu, CA Customized with PIAA Lighting, Ford Racing Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, Michelin Tires, Lund Body Kit, Ford Racing Seats, Ford Racing Ignition, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, Extrude Hone Engine Comps., Ford Racing Intake, Power Slot Brakes, JBA Headers Header, Ford Racing Steering Wheel, Kenwood Tweeters, Viper Security, Rockford Fosgate Head Unit, Kenwood Speakers, Kenwood Sound Processor, Rockford Fosgate Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, Optima Wiring - 19
cotaman's 1997 Ford Explorer Malibu, CA Customized with PIAA Lighting, Ford Racing Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, Michelin Tires, Lund Body Kit, Ford Racing Seats, Ford Racing Ignition, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, Extrude Hone Engine Comps., Ford Racing Intake, Power Slot Brakes, JBA Headers Header, Ford Racing Steering Wheel, Kenwood Tweeters, Viper Security, Rockford Fosgate Head Unit, Kenwood Speakers, Kenwood Sound Processor, Rockford Fosgate Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, Optima Wiring - 3
cotaman's 1997 Ford Explorer Malibu, CA Customized with PIAA Lighting, Ford Racing Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, Michelin Tires, Lund Body Kit, Ford Racing Seats, Ford Racing Ignition, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, Extrude Hone Engine Comps., Ford Racing Intake, Power Slot Brakes, JBA Headers Header, Ford Racing Steering Wheel, Kenwood Tweeters, Viper Security, Rockford Fosgate Head Unit, Kenwood Speakers, Kenwood Sound Processor, Rockford Fosgate Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, Optima Wiring - 18
PIAA and Silverstar lights on
cotaman's 1997 Ford Explorer Malibu, CA Customized with PIAA Lighting, Ford Racing Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, Michelin Tires, Lund Body Kit, Ford Racing Seats, Ford Racing Ignition, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, Extrude Hone Engine Comps., Ford Racing Intake, Power Slot Brakes, JBA Headers Header, Ford Racing Steering Wheel, Kenwood Tweeters, Viper Security, Rockford Fosgate Head Unit, Kenwood Speakers, Kenwood Sound Processor, Rockford Fosgate Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, Optima Wiring - 7
PIAA and Silverstar lights off
cotaman's 1997 Ford Explorer Malibu, CA Customized with PIAA Lighting, Ford Racing Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, Michelin Tires, Lund Body Kit, Ford Racing Seats, Ford Racing Ignition, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, Extrude Hone Engine Comps., Ford Racing Intake, Power Slot Brakes, JBA Headers Header, Ford Racing Steering Wheel, Kenwood Tweeters, Viper Security, Rockford Fosgate Head Unit, Kenwood Speakers, Kenwood Sound Processor, Rockford Fosgate Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, Optima Wiring - 8
cotaman's 1997 Ford Explorer Malibu, CA Customized with PIAA Lighting, Ford Racing Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, Michelin Tires, Lund Body Kit, Ford Racing Seats, Ford Racing Ignition, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, Extrude Hone Engine Comps., Ford Racing Intake, Power Slot Brakes, JBA Headers Header, Ford Racing Steering Wheel, Kenwood Tweeters, Viper Security, Rockford Fosgate Head Unit, Kenwood Speakers, Kenwood Sound Processor, Rockford Fosgate Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, Optima Wiring - 9

 

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S_Kartuzoff  

Posted by: S_Kartuzoff

05/10/2009 11:51AM

VERI NICE CAR! 5 STARS!

pinstripefan90  

Posted by: pinstripefan90

04/14/2009 11:35AM

nice truck man, stop by and check mine out

BOSS504  

Posted by: BOSS504

11/04/2008 08:13AM

fo sho cuz thanx for tha comment

99EX22  

Posted by: 99EX22

11/03/2008 07:45PM

hey nice explorer! was the Mustang GT fuel door a direct fit or did you have to modify anything? 5 stars from me for all your hard work! come rate and check out my explorer sometime. thanks, Russ

BOSS504  

Posted by: BOSS504

10/05/2008 10:35AM

nice ex

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: cotaman

Location: Malibu, CA