engine room in '66
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Yes, the '66 is the last Falcon based Ranchero and came stock with 289s.
302's are the same size block, so they fit too.
351 W is a question mark, and would be tight as it has a taller deck and header or manifold clearance becomes an issue.
FE motors won't fit without surgery, and unless you're building a drag racer with a serious FE, aren't an option.
429 or 460 slides right in after a bit of trimming with the gas ax as well.
The other option, heresy to most here, would be a small block chev. Pony up $20K and get one of those new 427 jobs. Only about 100lbs heavier than the 302 and big block power. Just think, you'd have the only one.
302's are the same size block, so they fit too.
351 W is a question mark, and would be tight as it has a taller deck and header or manifold clearance becomes an issue.
FE motors won't fit without surgery, and unless you're building a drag racer with a serious FE, aren't an option.
429 or 460 slides right in after a bit of trimming with the gas ax as well.
The other option, heresy to most here, would be a small block chev. Pony up $20K and get one of those new 427 jobs. Only about 100lbs heavier than the 302 and big block power. Just think, you'd have the only one.
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Originally Posted by Shanhalt14
When I got mine, it had a 200 in it. Were there two stock engines for this year?
289 2v, 289 4v were optional, the 289 Hi-Po might have been an option as well.
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66 ranchero question
i have a 1966 falcon ranchero pickup that still has the origional factory 200 inline with the 3 on the tree...i have an 302 and a c-4 tranny out of a 1982 ford full size van that id really like to put in it but i hear that there is alot of modifying to get it to fit,what all would i have to do to install the 302? any answers would be greatly appreciated
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Originally Posted by Bulldawg1081
i have a 1966 falcon ranchero pickup that still has the origional factory 200 inline with the 3 on the tree...i have an 302 and a c-4 tranny out of a 1982 ford full size van that id really like to put in it but i hear that there is alot of modifying to get it to fit,what all would i have to do to install the 302? any answers would be greatly appreciated
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