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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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motor swap idea

i have a 88 ranger xlt with a 2.9 what is the biggest motor and tranny i can put in with the most power that will fit
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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depends on what you mean by "fit".
 
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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Right, you get can pretty much anything in there with the right amount of money and time.

Biggest "easy" swap? A 5.0L (302) from an Explorer with it's transmission.

There's also the 351, same block as the 302 but it takes a little more work to cram it in.

And then there's the kinda out there swaps. Turbo four bangers. The occasional 460 our moderator chooses to put in one. There's endless possibilities.

What's your limits? How much are you willing to devote, both in money and time?
 
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