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Mar 24, 2004 | 10:44 PM

Ford_or_bust

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From: wheeling,west virginia

302 Ranger

I have a 1993 Ford Ranger XL 2.3 5 speed 2wd short bed. I am very interested in dropping a fuel injected 302 in it. how much can I expect to spend. I would like a 5 speed and how much harder does that make it. I have around 5 grand to work with, what will that get me to?

Mar 24, 2004 | 10:53 PM

el conquistador

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if it is a stock ranger you would have to modify the drivetrain to handle the 302.

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Mar 25, 2004 | 04:14 PM

Rebel Ranger

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Price wise, I cannot give you a figure, but things will go a lot easier with an Edelbrock Dual plane intake (#3721 + #8053-EGR plate, for EGR: #7121 for non EGR), and 500 CFM 4bbl (1403-elec choke, 1404 man choke.)

A set of adapter mounts from Advanced Adapters (#12679-adapters + 2-#2329-motor mounts), Headers from Hooker (6802), and a Fox Chasis, I prefer an 84-85 (so I don't have to buy the Intake manifold-factory 4bbl), engine/transmission set. (Replace bellhousing with an F- series hydraulic style), and make sure you have a vacuum advance distributor-Advanced Auto has them for under $100, including core!

You're almost ready, just take out the Radiator/Condensor, grill, and any metal supports that cross between the fenders so you have a clear path, and the rest is pretty simple.

P.S.--Beef up the rear, Traction Bars, and such. You may have to have your drive shaft worked, get a quote before you start

You may want to try a whole F- series trans, not sure how that will work though
Good Luck!!

Mar 25, 2004 | 08:25 PM

seth1

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would it make it a lot easier if you put a carbed 302 in.

Mar 27, 2004 | 09:11 PM

Rebel Ranger

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Easier and cheaper, unless you know someone who can build you a custon PCM - CHEAP. Also, the Ford Thick Film Ignition (box on distributor) will not work. You will have to go with Duraspark (Ford), or an afrermarket box. Unless you get the custom computer

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