I picked up the T-case today...and actually a bit more

The guy told me a 100 for the T-Case, or 150 for everything...

"Everything" included a 400 mated to the C-6 with the transfer case, only thing on the 400 I couldn't get was the PS pump...but, when I got it home I looked at the carb and it's a Holley 4bbl...here's the list of what Mortec says it is:

80508 750 (F)72,(R)plate 134-21 6.5 4160

Which should be just right for a 460...so now we have a carb...it looks like the baseplate on the carb has a slight crack in it from probably overtightening it when bolting it down, but...I'm pretty sure if I take it apart and bolt it hard down to a cast-iron intake, I can tig it up and it'll be fine.

Plus side is we now have a spare tranny for ThumpeRoo as well, Dan has assured me that it's the same BP as the 460...so if we ever have a problem, we have something to swap in.

Engine and tranny are supposed to only have 89K on them...and according to the guy I got it from "the tranny was rebuilt not too long ago"...who knows...but the fluid came out nice and shiny when I pulled the T-case off.

Also, the engine had an Edelbrock SP2P intake on it, it's an older version of the Performer, nothing fantastic but was always touted as a low RPM/RV type intake way back when...so we should be able to sell it for a few bucks, along with the engine to offset some of the cost Dan has sunk into the tranny.

Dan will pickup the T-case this Sunday on his way back to ClearLake..good thing about it, both the frame mount and the case mount are there, so it should save a few more trips to the JY.

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Sounds like a deal for $150. Wonder how hard it would be to stuff that 400 in my Ranger?

 

It looks like a big engine Jim...but I dunno, price would be right for you, no worries...plus it's pretty complete, only thing I couldn't snag was the PS pump, but the bracket is there for it.

Would make a heck of a ride, but I don't know if it would be an easy swap or if it's possible at all...but, from what I understand, the 400 is based on the Cleaveland block, but with taller deck height.

 

Bring a cutting torch and sledge hammer.

 

Nah, I was kidding. I wouldn't even attempt to put a 400 in the Ranger. Now a 302 is a different story. However, that will not happen for quite some time as I would not want to do that until after putting the Explorer front and rear axles in it first.

I want to enjoy the truck for awhile first before I start replacing everything but the frame, bed and cab. If the 2.3 proves to be a disappointment, and I don't go with a turbo 2.3, then the 302 will go in. There are hundreds of them in the local junkyards, and my neighbor's son has put so many of them in Mustangs, he can do it in his sleep. I know the Ranger is not a Mustang, but there is a lot of info on doing that swap. Of course, I seem to remember a certain Ranger in the Clearlake area with a 5.0 in it. I don't think the owner would even know it's missing...

 

Well, heck, if we are going to do that, let me see if I can find the 460/C6 from the "Beast" and we will just shoehorn that in there.

 

3mike6, youve been around long enough, do you think you can put your location in your profile?? My 351M has died a multiple failure death, I need a good 400.

 

I'm in Oakdale, I sent you a PM about the engine. I will check to see if I can get the location to show up..tried before and failed.

 

Heck, that was easy enough

 

Good, now I have an excuse to put the turbo 2.3L in my Ranger, as the 400 is not available. (Didn't want to do that swap anyway )

 

gawd, a 400 into a BII?? YUCK!! I only want the 400 cuz it means I dont have to track down anyparts....

 

I didn't want it at all, but it would have had more horsepower than the anemic 2.3 currently in the Ranger. Still, when I get the Turbo Coupe, I will just swap motors, and double the HP output instantly.

 

Don't give up on the 400 Jim...just yank out the innerfender wells, put some of them big plastic offroad flares on the fenders and cut away the rest...run headers out the side and sidepipes along the cab.

You can be MR. Cool.

 

Yeah, and I would have the only 4x4 Ranger with its nose in the ground because of the extra weight. Nah, I think I will pass. Sure with enought money any swap is possible, but practical is a different story altogether. I will stick with the turbo 2.3 swap, then I don't have to change motor mounts, worry about tranny problems, or the different clutch connections. Just drop it in, make a small modification to the heater box, and enjoy the 200-250% increase in power!

I joined the ranger station forums, and it appears there are atleast 20 members there who have already done the swap and about 6-10 others (myself included) getting ready to do it. Some have gone the wild router with higher boost pressures, and stronger drivetrains, but I am looking more for a stock Turbo 2.3 swap. Even if I get a automatic version with the 150hp turbo engine, that is just under a 100% increase in power. The stock drivetrain can handle that. I would of course buy a new clutch but that should be the only thing I need other than the turbo downtube to the exhuast pipe.

 

Hey Jim, wasn't there a 4cyl Mustang that was turbocharged? Something in the mid-80's IIRC?

Might be another donor option to consider.