1984 ford ranger 2.3 i4 to bigger engine!
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1984 ford ranger 2.3 i4 to bigger engine!
i have a 1984 ranger. currently it has a 2.3 i4 engine. i am wanting to upgrade to a bigger engine for possible racing. what would be the best option for the least amount of work? also would a 302 boss engine be easily fitted?
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The hardest part would be finding an actual Boss 302, there really weren't that many made.
There are a plethora of V8 swaps into Rangers on the internet; but it would probably be simpler to swap in a fuel injected 4.0 liter V6. The 4 liter has more than enough power and torque for any sane use in a Ranger.
The simplest way would be to buy a running wreck and change everything over to yours. It will take time and effort, not just a weekend either.
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There are a plethora of V8 swaps into Rangers on the internet; but it would probably be simpler to swap in a fuel injected 4.0 liter V6. The 4 liter has more than enough power and torque for any sane use in a Ranger.
The simplest way would be to buy a running wreck and change everything over to yours. It will take time and effort, not just a weekend either.
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Your time and money would be better spent doing a 2.3L turbo upgrade. For the money and parts involved, this setup can actually rival a mildly modified 302.
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Either turbo it or sell it for a newer ranger with the 4.0 V6. Honestly a V8 in a ranger is as silly as a V8 in a jeep wrangler, there isn't enough vehicle to need that bulky an engine. A 2.3 turbo leaves a nicely balanced vehicle that is peppy when you step on the gas and its effectively the same engine so its not as big a conversion. I assume the thing is a manual transmission with 4wd, never liked autos and turbos.
A Jeep 4.0 would fit horribly, its super long, if you want a Jeep 4.0 buy a Cherokee or if you must have a pickup a rare Commanche 4wd.
I learned early in my vehicle adventures never to change the number of cylinders in a vehicle or convert between auto and manual transmission, it is always more work than its worth, just buy new with what you want already in it.
A Jeep 4.0 would fit horribly, its super long, if you want a Jeep 4.0 buy a Cherokee or if you must have a pickup a rare Commanche 4wd.
I learned early in my vehicle adventures never to change the number of cylinders in a vehicle or convert between auto and manual transmission, it is always more work than its worth, just buy new with what you want already in it.
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