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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 04:57 AM
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The 5 speed is the better way to go, thats why ford deleted the 4 speed and went with the 5 only. There is no granny in a ranger tranny, he's thinking of an f-150 4 speed, 5th gear is the overdrive, in a 4 speed you have no overdrive.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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ok i have a 351w that is ready to drop in whatever desired..will a 351 drop in as a 302 would? i also have a c4 trans that i cant use. the 351 isnt built that radical is was bored .30 over and cam, carb and intake. from there, what else should i need? the headers will bolt up still and then what? do you think the rear will hold?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by blueovalboy86
ok i have a 351w that is ready to drop in whatever desired..will a 351 drop in as a 302 would? i also have a c4 trans that i cant use. the 351 isnt built that radical is was bored .30 over and cam, carb and intake. from there, what else should i need? the headers will bolt up still and then what?
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=500146 not xactly the same swap but it would be good for taking notes.

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do you think the rear will hold?
For about 10miles...


p.s.: check for messages..
 
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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i think the 351 will still fit. so what should i do for my rear then? and i checked my message i had posted it in 4 cylinder section called quick question. and got it answered.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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I think it was sent to your e-mail... I'll re-send...
 

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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 07:12 AM
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eesh....i never got an e-mail either? my email address is sschevelle3590@dmv.com and i havnt gotten any private messages since those 2 u sent me 99trigger3_0
 
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