I have an 86 ranger w/ 2.9 EFI and want to replace it with a carberated 302 out of an 82 ford. I was wondering how hard it would be to do this swap. I know about wireing and such. I was wondering what tranny would be good to run I prefer manual. It is 2 wheel drive. I also plan on putting a 9" rear from a mustang under it.

 

the 302 should fit just fine i dont know about the tranny i know that the 302 is a perfect fit however youll probablly need a electric fan or a thinner fan it might hit your raidator which isnt good im planning on the same swap still debating trannys though im a 4X4 guy though

 

would love a 4X4 But i picked the truck up for its weight in scrap literaly. $125 and havent done much other than a clutch, tires and alt wich will fit both motors.

 

i have a 1987 ford full size bronco 4x4 i was wonderin how hard would it be to convert the truck from efi to a carberated motor ?

 

You'll want a T-5 Tranny out of the 80's-early 90's mustangs.
The T-5 came with the 5.0's and it is a 5spd manual tranny.
About the Radiator, you can take one out of a 5.0 mustang or 5.0 explorer.

 

You can use a T5 but it is cable pulled. It it much easier to convert it to hydraulic slave and use a stock ranger clutch set up. For a 2wd the t5 is what you want for a stick, for an auto C4 or AOD. You won't need a 9in. If you drive like an old man the stock 7.5 will be fine. A Ranger 8.8 is bolt on and plenty strong enough for what you are doing.

Hogwild...you can do that but do you need to pass emissions? If so you won't be allowed to do it. If you want to do it there are a few things you need to do. If you have an in-tank low pressure pump you can use that and remove the inline high pressure, or regulate the stock system with a return regulator to around 6psi. Add a carb and intake and a duraspark will be easiest to wire up. If it were me I would keep the fuel injection.

Matt

 

You will need a distributor with weights, springs, and a vacuum advance to control your timing.


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I've done this a few times, one 302, one supercharged 351W. Hooker makes a swap kit, that has mounts and headers. It is available from Summit Racing. You will need a bigger better radiator from a V8 Explorer at least.

I used C4 Transmissions... much easier and stronger than a T5 to put in. Both of mine have performance built 8.8 rears.