88 ranger swaps
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88 ranger swaps
hey i have an 88 ranger. it has the 2.3l four banger with a 5spd.
i was planning on putting a 302 in it and i was wondering what would need to be done and what kind of problems i might run into?
also the 302 plan's not set in stone so i was curious what other swaps people do with this gen of rangers.
thanks a lot =P
i was planning on putting a 302 in it and i was wondering what would need to be done and what kind of problems i might run into?
also the 302 plan's not set in stone so i was curious what other swaps people do with this gen of rangers.
thanks a lot =P
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Ranger R, Advanced Adapters has everything you need for a 302 or 351 swap. They have a manual available that details the entire swap. I think they recommend a 2 inch body lift for clearance for the valve covers. If you don't want the body lift you'll have to modify the heater box on the passenger side firewall. Remember a 351 is taller then a 302 so you will need more clearance to make it work.
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im not the handyest guy in the world but my nabor has told me that he'll help me out for the swap. hes a real handy guy to have around im know he can fab up some mounts plus i know he's done countless swaps =P
thanks a lot guys
thanks a lot guys
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Originally Posted by loudfords
If you make motor mounts yourself and are pretty handy you can do the swap for far less than 2500. $500 canadian would be pretty reasonable to me.
thats only if you don't rebuild the motor, and you don't upgrade the rear diff. You'll still be set back by headers ($120) motor mounts ($60) and a tranny ($200) my prices are in USD.
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I was only counting the cost of swap parts, like mounts & headers etc., not the engine & tranny. Also, I've read that Crown Vic motor mounts are pretty close to what you need, a Crown Vic rad should also work, Crown Vic oil pan will fit. Hmm, maybe I should up my $$ estimate, as you'll need to upgrade the 7.5" rear end to an 8.8" at some point if you put any kind of power to it. I was looking a couple years at this swap to drop a 351 in my Ranger, but I ended up needing the 351 in my F150 instead.
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