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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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302 Ranger

I wanted to know how hard it would be to install a late model 5.0 or even a 289 in my 93 ford ranger.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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its not that hard but if you dont know what your doing its hope liss
 
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 11:44 PM
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It's a very popular swap, almost a bolt-in. Do a search of the forums, it's been covered many times before and there are even some web sites that detail the steps. Planning it myself for my '89, just looking for a suitable engine right now. -TD
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 01:19 AM
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It's not a bolt-in swap, but there are kits out there.

Check the engine swap forum because I know I have pointed out where to find info on that swap.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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I said ALMOST a bolt-in...there are of course a few things that may need to be massaged a bit, such as the A/C evaperator core box, if you have A/C.
Here are a few links with some details. Good luck. -TD

http://www.v8-ranger.com/index.shtml

http://www.jamesduff.com/broncoII/v8conversion.html This link will take you to another FTE page, just go the the blue 'click here' link to get to the page.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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I have a 1983 Ranger with a 302 in it. The heater box housing needs a little bit of massaging but a 302 fits nicely. My engine is equipped with headers and they clear the frame rails by about 3/4".
 
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