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89 project ranger help
so im planning and making a list of what we want for our project truck and im just getting started right now, have some questions about good transmissions and rear ends for a 302 on the street might take it to the drag strip sometimes but mainly just street fun
 
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The rear end of choice would be an 8.8 from a Ranger/Explorer. Transmission choice is up to you manually or auto ?
 
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The rear end of choice would be an 8.8 from a Ranger/Explorer. Transmission choice is up to you manually or auto ?
ok thanks and a auto preferably
 
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C4 or do you want overdrive?
 
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