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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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2000 Ranger V-8 conversion

Does anyone sell a conversion kit for the Ranger?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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Yes.

It's called a 98-2001ish v8 Exploder.

Pretty much everything you need is in one of those.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 05:45 AM
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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v-8 exploder

Thanks Al for the info, who sells the Exploder kit. I might have to come up with something else if I can't find one close to Alaska. Frieght is a killer up here.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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He means find a wrecked 5.0 Ford Explorer and swap in the drivetrain and electronics.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Thanks wintremute, I was afraid that was the case. I was hoping for a company that sold kits like the ones for a Toyota upgrade to v-6 or v-8. I will have to look around the area and see if I can't call in some favors. Thanks
 
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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James Duff enterprises sells the conversion kit to swap in a 5.0 into the ranger.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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Thanks WB I will look them up and see what I have to do. Or persuade my wife into a new truck...RK
 
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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www.jegs.com has a kit as well. www.summitracing.com might also, as might eBay.

But by far, the easiest way is a wrecked 5.0L Ranger, what's wrong with that idea in your opinion?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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'96-'01 5.0 Explorer Donor. Is your truck 4X4?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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As you can probably tell I am not a Ford guy, it came with my wife, at least the truck is paid for. I did not know the Rangers came equipped with a V-8, I have a lot of research to do. I talked to the shop around the corner from home and his quote is close to 5K for the total swap. I definately have to check all my options, thanks for the info.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Ranger's didn't come with a V8, I think that was a typo and Zach meant 5.0 Explorer.

Why are you so bent on having a V8 truck?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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I can pee harder than this thing can pull, and I am just looking at my options, so I want to start with lots of power and work my way down.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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Tiggie, the truck is 4x4
 
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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I am going moose hunting in the AM so I will check in when I return, thanks for the info, what I need is the easiest way I can find. See ya in a couple of weeks or so....
 
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