68' Ranger - which engine to install?
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68' Ranger - which engine to install?
I imported a 68 F100 Ranger from Georgia .... great body and paint (shortbed). My son and I want to rebuild her drivetrain. She has a 360 in her now and a three speed with no overdrive. I'm not concerned about gas mileage (only runs in summer on the weekends) but I want reasonable efficiency and the most original engine/transmission combo possible, we aren't modifying it or chroming it up - just want it to look like it did when it came home from the dealership. If it was up to any of you experts, what would you do? I can get a rebuilt 302 from a great shop for about $1400 ..... Thanks, Greg
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I imported a 68 F100 Ranger from Georgia .... great body and paint (shortbed). My son and I want to rebuild her drivetrain. She has a 360 in her now and a three speed with no overdrive. I'm not concerned about gas mileage (only runs in summer on the weekends) but I want reasonable efficiency and the most original engine/transmission combo possible, we aren't modifying it or chroming it up - just want it to look like it did when it came home from the dealership. If it was up to any of you experts, what would you do? I can get a rebuilt 302 from a great shop for about $1400 ..... Thanks, Greg
If you want power stick with the FE maybe rebuild it back as a 390. No modern ODs will fit without an adapter.
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3-speed manual or auto? Either way, I'd go with the 302 if you have to have a V-8...300 straight six if not...they are more fuel efficient and last forever...decent speed with the right rear end and they'll pull a barn down when you need to.
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