Engine specs, '92 Chevy
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Engine specs, '92 Chevy
Can anybody tell me the specs on a '92 GMC/Chevy 5.7L small block V8? Displacement/HP/Torque.
The plan is to put it into my Ranger (yes...I know, a Chevy engine in a Ford truck) over the summer if the expectations of it are good. Rebuild it and drop it in there.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
RP
Zach
The plan is to put it into my Ranger (yes...I know, a Chevy engine in a Ford truck) over the summer if the expectations of it are good. Rebuild it and drop it in there.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
RP
Zach
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Originally Posted by RangerPilot
Can anybody tell me the specs on a '92 GMC/Chevy 5.7L small block V8? Displacement/HP/Torque.
The plan is to put it into my Ranger (yes...I know, a Chevy engine in a Ford truck) over the summer if the expectations of it are good. Rebuild it and drop it in there.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
RP
Zach
The plan is to put it into my Ranger (yes...I know, a Chevy engine in a Ford truck) over the summer if the expectations of it are good. Rebuild it and drop it in there.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
RP
Zach
I hope you have plenty of money for a project like this!!!
If you really want to drop a V-8 into your Ranger, the easiest would be a
Ford 302, which Explorers had!!
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Yeah I know, but I a) dunno where to find a 302, and B) don't have the money to buy an all new engine, I choose the engine because it was my dad's therefore, besides rebuilding and new parts/accessories, it's free.
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Originally Posted by RangerPilot
Yeah I know, but I a) dunno where to find a 302, and B) don't have the money to buy an all new engine, I choose the engine because it was my dad's therefore, besides rebuilding and new parts/accessories, it's free.
will be needed for that Chevy V-8. Then, if you throw the rebuild cost of the
Chevy V-8 on top of all I've mentioned, you are talking real big $$$.
I suggest taking the money for rebuilding that Chevy V-8, and rebuild your
4.0L....it will be much cheaper!!!
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5.0L TBI VIN Code H, Optional in Pickups and Vans
170-175 hp @ 4000 rpm
255-270 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
5.7L TBI VIN Code A, Standard in Suburbans, 1 ton Vans, optional in C/K Trucks
190 hp @ 4000 rpm
300 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
5.7L TBI VIN Code K, Standard in Blazer and 1 ton Pickup, optional in Suburbans, Vans, and Pickups
210 hp @ 3600 rpm
300 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm
7.4L TBI VIN Code N, Optional in Pickups, Suburbans, and 1 ton Vans
230 hp @ 3600 rpm
385 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
It would be big $$$ to swap in the Chevy engine/transmission, and it would be time consuming to get everything working right. If you really want a V8, you should sell your 5.7 and buy a 5.0 HO from a Mustang - it actually has more power than the Chevy 5.7 anyway, and is a lot easier to swap.
5.0L TBI VIN Code H, Optional in Pickups and Vans
170-175 hp @ 4000 rpm
255-270 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
5.7L TBI VIN Code A, Standard in Suburbans, 1 ton Vans, optional in C/K Trucks
190 hp @ 4000 rpm
300 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
5.7L TBI VIN Code K, Standard in Blazer and 1 ton Pickup, optional in Suburbans, Vans, and Pickups
210 hp @ 3600 rpm
300 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm
7.4L TBI VIN Code N, Optional in Pickups, Suburbans, and 1 ton Vans
230 hp @ 3600 rpm
385 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
It would be big $$$ to swap in the Chevy engine/transmission, and it would be time consuming to get everything working right. If you really want a V8, you should sell your 5.7 and buy a 5.0 HO from a Mustang - it actually has more power than the Chevy 5.7 anyway, and is a lot easier to swap.
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Thanks for that 460, that is exactly what I was lookin' for.
I'm just seriously running into a problem of finding a 302/5.0L. If I could locate one, I'd go for it of course, but that's proving to be a problem.
I'm just seriously running into a problem of finding a 302/5.0L. If I could locate one, I'd go for it of course, but that's proving to be a problem.
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Originally Posted by RangerPilot
Thanks for that 460, that is exactly what I was lookin' for.
I'm just seriously running into a problem of finding a 302/5.0L. If I could locate one, I'd go for it of course, but that's proving to be a problem.
I'm just seriously running into a problem of finding a 302/5.0L. If I could locate one, I'd go for it of course, but that's proving to be a problem.
you will need. This will also be more expensive than a 4.0L.
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It's not per say I couldn't afford getting a 302, that's no problem. I was just lookin' to lessen the cost by using an engine I already had.
The worst thing at the moment is the boneyard I usually go to has NO Exploders in it, not a single one.
The worst thing at the moment is the boneyard I usually go to has NO Exploders in it, not a single one.
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The "local" boneyard, the the one I like most, has no Explders in it, though it has a whole mess of wrecked vehicles. Even a Crown Vic with the 4.6 that attracted my attention for a bit.
The much bigger one about 20 miles away won't let minors in, which kinda screws me, being 16. My dad is all for the engine swap, but I can't drag him over there every time I wanna look at somethin'.
The much bigger one about 20 miles away won't let minors in, which kinda screws me, being 16. My dad is all for the engine swap, but I can't drag him over there every time I wanna look at somethin'.
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Older Crown Vic's had 302's, many 1/2 ton trucks, Mustangs, fairmonts, granadas, LTD's, MANY car lines, practically any rear drive line Ford made had one in it somewhere. Grand Marquis, Cougar, T-bird.... Lincoln Town Cars.... just gotta look a littel. SHould be able to get one for between $150-350. Watch eBay, they likely will have one fairly close to you. If you are doing a 2wd, the conversion to a Chev isn't so bad, it's a matter of motor mounts and trans mount and driveshaft, then the radiator because the inlet and outlet are opposite to the Ford motors. If you can fabricate, you could do it, otherwise, it will be expensive. 4wd I would be more likely to stay Ford. There are plenty of kits for doing a 302 swap. A friend of mine has done the 302 swaps, and says they are way easier than putting a 350 in a S10...
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I'll just keep an eye out for a 302 then, hopefully one will turn up. I have the fabricating ability, and we could do it in auto shop, it's just a matter of finding one. Thanks for the advice fellro86!
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Take a tape and measure across the 5.7 to the outside of the mainifolds.
Then do the same with a 302. Using the same tape, take some measurements inside the engine bay of you truck. The Ford 'better idea' light will come on for you.
Any engine conversion is possible. It's just that some make a lot more sense than others.
Then do the same with a 302. Using the same tape, take some measurements inside the engine bay of you truck. The Ford 'better idea' light will come on for you.
Any engine conversion is possible. It's just that some make a lot more sense than others.
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Yeah I can see that now. The 5.7 is a little too long to risk it, serious changes required just to make it fit. eBay is proving to have 302s, quite expensive, not horrible tho. I'll keep an eye on the boneyard.