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#7 of 26 Re: Engine Upgrades for Late 90's Rangers [stryder3] by yetti8 Jul 17, 2006 (2:15 pm)
Replying to: stryder3 (Jun 21, 2006 5:46 pm) i am thinking on buying a 97 ford ranger with 240,000 miles is it a smart thing? Replies to this message: rangerracer08 (Nov 01, 2006 1:11 pm) bolivar (Nov 01, 2006 5:56 pm)
#8 of 26 Re: Engine Upgrades for Late 90's Rangers [yetti8] by rangerracer08 Nov 01, 2006 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: yetti8 (Jul 17, 2006 2:15 pm) i agree with the guy above me, i am puttin a turbo kit on my 2.3 right now... when ur moms van smokes ur bagged, header back exhaust, filter truck it pisses me off soo yeah i suggest doing the motor swap or even just the turbo kit from another 2.3 ford motor
#9 of 26 Re: Engine Upgrades for Late 90's Rangers [yetti8] by bolivar Nov 01, 2006 (5:56 pm)
Replying to: yetti8 (Jul 17, 2006 2:15 pm) Like all car purchases, it depends:   -Price -You knowledge of do-it-yourself repair, or   willingness to pay for repairs (which actually ties back to -Price).   Because at this milage, almost anything can break at any time.   But if the truck has had good maintenance done in it's past, it could have quite a few miles left in it. But remember, you should expect anything could break at any time.
#10 of 26 5.0L V8 by 94hopes Nov 24, 2006 (4:53 pm)
I own a '94 ranger 4x2, and am thinking of dropping in a 5.0L Mustang V8. I am just wondering if anybody knows what else is involved? I know Ill have to get V8 motor mounts(i think that they make them as a conversion kit for the ranger), a new wiring harness, and probably headers, but will the stock tranny be enough? It has a 4.0L V6 now, so i think i can get away with just putting in a shift kit. What about the stock drive shaft, will it work? If anybody has been through this and has an idea of what im getting hyself into, please let me know? Replies to this message: bolivar (Nov 24, 2006 7:17 pm) kcram (Nov 26, 2006 9:32 pm) rangerrocket (Oct 20, 2007 12:34 pm)
#11 of 26 Re: 5.0L V8 [94hopes] by bolivar Nov 24, 2006 (7:17 pm)
Replying to: 94hopes (Nov 24, 2006 4:53 pm) The hosts don't like steering people to other forums, and will delete one with a link.   I've never seen a discussion on this forum in depth about the V8 switch.   But, if you search the internet, there are other areas that have the answers to your questions.   Overall, it's not something done easily, but a lot of people have done this. I'm not sure, but I don't think the stock 4L transmission can even be mated to a 5L. Replies to this message: kcram (Nov 26, 2006 9:32 pm)
#12 of 26 Re: 5.0L V8 [bolivar] by kcram HOST Nov 26, 2006 (9:32 pm)
Replying to: bolivar (Nov 24, 2006 7:17 pm) Head over to the Engine Swaps (Performance Swaps) discussion in our Speed Shop: Tuning & Modification Board - the gearheads over there should have some insight.   kcram - Pickups Host
#13 of 26 Re: Ranger, 4l [teh_joker] by Dec 03, 2006 (5:49 pm)
Replying to: teh_joker (Jun 24, 2006 12:46 pm) Dear Sir:   Did you find all the mods in one kit or just do it piecemeal?   I have a 2003 4.0 L 4x4. It has the 5 spd transmission. I'd like to add some power but not sacrifice the fuel economy. Do you think ram air and headers will boost it quite a bit?
#14 of 26 2001 3.0 ranger by curt12 Feb 04, 2007 (3:32 pm)
where is the oil pressure sending unit located under the hood? Replies to this message: wesman2440 (Sep 08, 2007 6:02 pm)
#15 of 26 88 T-Bird TC 2.3 turbo in ford ranger by giffter Feb 18, 2007 (3:29 am)
92 ford ranger 2.3 with 5speed just bought 88 TC with T-5 and the swaps coming this weekend. 94 explorer 8,8 3.73 31 spline traction- loc to put rubber to pavement! Anyone done this swap? Griff
#16 of 26 Diesel engine into 97 4L by capthook07 Mar 16, 2007 (4:39 pm)
Has anybody heard of a small turbo diesel installed into a Ranger. I love the truck but hate the mileage and want to change to biodiesel. I would like it to bolt up to the AOD transmission in the rig. CaptHook07

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