Ranger V-8 swap
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From: Waimalu,Hawaii
Ranger V-8 swap
I have a slightly modified 351 and a stock buildable 302. Also a 6 speed trans. and 9" rear. In my garage. And I was thinking of replaceing the worn out lil ranger motor. Just wondering the few of you thats done this swap. Do you have any helpful hints to pass along ?
Like :
>Did you make up your own mounts or is there a company that makes them ?
>What bran hedders did you use ?
>I think I rather us reg. hedders, instead of huggers,long as there not lower
then the ranger frame.
>Were you able to use the stock oil pan,or it had to be modified ?
>I was told someone makes big racing headers that go over the frame, and
down the outside of the frame you seen them ?
I am interested,tell me and the guys about yours. I am sure lots like me would
like to do one. But won't because there not sure how much trouble it is. Or what your get into. Thanks A Lot For any information,hints,ideas or company names that have products. For this swap.
I saw one guy at the drags last year with a 500 cid caddy in his lil Ranger. It was not hookin up. If he ever did get it to hookup,I bet it would be fast. Plenty of torque.
Like :
>Did you make up your own mounts or is there a company that makes them ?
>What bran hedders did you use ?
>I think I rather us reg. hedders, instead of huggers,long as there not lower
then the ranger frame.
>Were you able to use the stock oil pan,or it had to be modified ?
>I was told someone makes big racing headers that go over the frame, and
down the outside of the frame you seen them ?
I am interested,tell me and the guys about yours. I am sure lots like me would
like to do one. But won't because there not sure how much trouble it is. Or what your get into. Thanks A Lot For any information,hints,ideas or company names that have products. For this swap.
I saw one guy at the drags last year with a 500 cid caddy in his lil Ranger. It was not hookin up. If he ever did get it to hookup,I bet it would be fast. Plenty of torque.
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Cisco, TX pop: 2500
What year is your ranger? I think the older (1980's) rangers have motor mount kits, but I'm not sure. Almost everything would have to be custom fabbed. Transmission crossmember, headers (huggers might work), clutch linkage, and you will have to modify the oil pan. It would be a cool project, though.
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From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
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There's some good stuff. Adaptors will be needed if it's a 4WD. If it's a four banger, you'll definetly need a new axle. The tranny crossmember will have to be moved. New steering made (usable Crown Vic parts however). Oil filter relocated. A/C lost. Heater removed or box heavily notched.
There's some good stuff. Adaptors will be needed if it's a 4WD. If it's a four banger, you'll definetly need a new axle. The tranny crossmember will have to be moved. New steering made (usable Crown Vic parts however). Oil filter relocated. A/C lost. Heater removed or box heavily notched.
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No, your axles will be fine unless you wanted to get crazy with the hp and then do a ford 9" in the rear and a dana 44 in the front. The rear 8.8 is a pretty sturdy axle, alot of jeep guy's use them to upgrade thier jeeps.
