I did 4 cyl to 302 V8 30 years ago for $5000. With factory air. 1983 Ranger. Didn't cut heater box, used stock 4 cyl drive staft and shifter. It's AOD.😊
Really cool build Bro. But with all due respect, I‘ve never seen any radiator that has the inlet and outlet on top of the radiator ! Makes me wonder about how efficient it will work. I’d love to see a Ranger tubbed out with 14x32 meats under it ! Nice job, stay safe. 🏁🇺🇸
Is the wiring for the fuel injection system completely separate from the wiring of the rest of the truck? What do you have to rewire when you ditch the fuel injection for a carbureted V8?
So the harness could be split and remove the fuel injection part from the body part. But would take a lot of time and work. You could just leave all the wiring in there and use only the wires needed like coil distributor etc. I wanted to simplify it and make it as easy as possible. That’s why I re wired the whole truck. Hope this makes sense to you. Thanks for watching
I wish my 03 had a 302.Has 190K on the 4.0 did all the maintenance..hoping to get 300K but if she blows Ill have my friend help me put a 302 in her!!! Time for a burn out video bro!!! haha :)
@@account4info I just did the tensioners at 150k before the death rattle got bad so I'm at 190k and hoping for 100k more lol.Gunna switch too diesel oil.
@@577buttfan The bottom end is good for 400k miles or so. With the updated tensioners you should get to 300k miles. A coyote 5.0 would fit your engine bay and the same swap info for the 99-04 mustang guys would apply.
Cool. I used all the brackets and accessories from the 1995 mustang GT I took the engine out of. I’m just finishing up the Mustang II front suspension on my ranger now. I’ll be putting up a new video of that soon. Good luck and have fun.
Is the C4 the original tranny? I have an 86 Ranger with a 2.9L V6 and would like to stay with the 2.9 but go with a carb my only problem is finding a distributor with points that will fit the 2.9L. The available parts for this motor are limited. Also I am going to change the rear-end and go with 4.10 gears because of the overdrive tranny and local car shows only that should work out good. If I could get it from the 140Hp up to around 200Hp would be great. any info would be greatly appreciated THANKS!!
Hi this is not the original Tranny. The C4 came in tons of older cars with 289’s 302’s. Your aod were always problematic. Ok to switch your 2.9 to carb is gonna be more work than it’s worth. But not saying you can’t do it. As far as points distributor I know the 2.8 shared parts with the 2.9. Or maybe even change your distributor to a after market set up? What would you run for a intake manifold? Also your aod needs the computer to work. In all honesty your cheapest and easiest and simple route would be a stock 289/302 and C4 or a AOD with stock exhaust manifolds like me and even a 2 barrel carb be like 200hp all day and very reliable and piece of cake to work on. Just my thought. But I like to do thinks different at times. So if you want to put the time and research and money sticking with the 2.9 go for it. Good luck. Any other questions dont hesitate to ask. Thanks for watching.
Also not sure if you know the explorer axle is like 1.5 inches wider than the ranger axle. If I had the explorer axle in mine with the axle flipped the rear tires and rims would hit the bed quarter panels. My rear tires are 15x10 weld draglites with 6.5 inch back space with 275/50 tire. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching
I’m going to start my 92 this winter, dad permitting, but I’m sticking to efi. What engine mounts did you use? I’m planning on using v8 explorer mounts because the explorers and rangers have similar widths and some forums say it’s drop in. Also, what benefits did you gain from using that trac bar kit did you find? I have a feeling I’m going to have some serious axle wrap. Thanks.
F1shittyGarage awesome good luck. Use either foxbody convertible mounts or SN95 mounts but have to reverse them left to right. Haven’t tried explorer mounts. So you are gonna need some sort of traction bars. Mine is 5 speed now and forget it grabbing 2nd the truck hops violently without them. So I’m gonna be installing them again very soon. Hit me up with any more questions. Thanks for watching. Good luck
@@1953fords so your truck shakes pretty hard in 2nd gear?mine does on 1st gear.couldnt figure out y.mines efi though.doesn t spin tires much thinking it needs to be tuned since I deleted alot of OEM parts.thinking ecm is trying to control thinks that aren't there anymore.
How does the caltrac setup work on your truck?also does that caltrac setup work on lowered and none lowered rangers do u know by any chance?mine has the 4 " flip kit in the rear that's y I asked.
Yes these are set up to run with the flip kit. I did use these without the flip kit. But they work properly when it’s flipped. Very happy with how they perform.
You can tap into the factory harness however you like. Yours was fuel injected and computer controlled. I decided to re-wire mine so simplify it for me. All depends on what you want to do.
@@account4info I’m actually just changing over from the T5 back to a built C4. I’m looking at headers now. Cause I do hate these manifolds. If I find one that works I’ll share the brand and part number. 👍🏼
hey man cool. I have a 2003 Ford ranger 8.8 in it. The welds are 15x10 7.5” BS. Tires are nitto 555 275/50 drag radial. I have about 1/2 inch clearance to the leafs. Never rubbed. Also they clear the bed after I rolled the lip. No rubbing yet.
How’d it go? Any helpful suggestions I’d appreciate. What motor mounts did you use radiator, as you might be able to tell, this is my first 302 swap. I’ve done Manx dune buggies and sand rails and motorcycles. So I’m familiar just wanting no surprises! Lol
@@beejnicodemus1906 well i used a radiator out of the same 1996 truck but mine was all manual even down to the hubs which made it easier to switch as less wiring. But had the drive shafts cut down and rebalanced.
I have a 1992 ford ranger I'm wanting to do a v8 swap with. It currently has the fuel injection 2.3 in it. Do you have any idea what I need to get to do this project
First you need to set goals. What are you gonna do with the truck? Use it normal with just a V8? You want to race it? You want to build it for street strip? Easiest to find a donor vehicle. Do you want to keep it fuel injected? Or switch to carb? Auto or manual? A lot of different thinks to consider
I'm wanting to drive the truck. Make it into a sleeper per say. I would like to stay with the fuel injection for ease of starting because I don't know much about carburetors not that I wouldn't be swade to put a carburetor on it. I know a 8.8 rear end is the common swap for the rear end and a c-4 trans is the common transmission to use. My truck is a automatic so I would like to keep it and automatic. My thing is the wiring. I'm pretty much fluent if I have a wiring diagram to go off of but I'm not able to find anything on the web. I also haven't been able to find anyone who will give me any direction to do such things. I know that I will ha e to change the motor mounts and add a oil filter relocation device. Radiator is a given it will ha e to be swapped because the factory 4 cylinder radiator isnt enough for a v-8. So any help would be great from what I know.
@@martypeavler6172 your on the right track. If you go back thru my videos I go over a lot of info and parts. I wanted it simple that’s why I went carb. Hit the gas pedal once and click the key starts instantly all the time. Any 8.8 out of a say 1993 and up ranger will work. At the junk yard look at the door tag for axle code. You can find the gear you want and limited slip. You could also use a explorer rear but they are 1.5-2 inches wider can’t totally remember. Plus they have disc brakes and 31 spline axles. Motor mounts you can use factory 1994/1995 mustang 302 mounts but swapped side to side. Heater box needs to be notched for valve cover clearance. Headers are a headache. Some fit some don’t. I opted for now for 2001 V8 explorer exhaust manifolds. I even used the factory V8 explorer radiator at first. Worked totally fine. But when I just redid the front suspension I used a custom aluminum radiator that I had purchased originally. Another guy on here Jodi. He did a newer ranger V8 fuel injection A/C everything. You can see how he did the wire harness. But feel free to ask any questions. Good luck.
@@donnysouthwell9616 yes only engine mounts really. Tranny mount could use original depending on your transmission. Cross member is moved to different position. Can buy custom engine mounts or do what I did. SN95 mustang GT engine mounts. Reversed side to side. 👍🏼 exhaust is the hard part. Go with 2001 Ford Explorer exhaust manifolds like I did. Or mess with headers that never fit right. I honestly HATE the manifolds. Sucks for plug wires and one spark plug #3. To install/remove. My future plan is either putting my ford Barra engine in it or I’m doing a 351w and gonna make some headers. Also swap to Mustang II front suspension
@@account4info that actually is one of my next plans as well. I did the swap on my 53 mainline. I’ve seen videos of people doing it but lifting the front. I want to keep mine low.
It wouldn’t be to bad getting it in. The time would be all the wiring in your newer truck. The V8 would move your truck around easier but probably use the same amount of fuel honestly.
@@1953fords Thanks for replying dude! That's exactly the point. Less strain on a big engine means equivalent cruising MPG with an extra 1500 pounds of headroom. I tow a painting trailer and was going to do a reman long block 4.0 but for the cost, I could do better with my money.
I'm doing lowering beams up front. Truck will sit level with the rear. I have a 88 with manual brakes. After researching, you can have a nice brake upgrade. You need to use 89-97 beams, 95-97 spindles. Now you can have dual piston calipers. Someone on Facebook makes a bracket so you can use sport trac rotors (12 or 13 inch). Look up sport track brake upgrades 1st gen Ranger
Chris Dillon I got a 1987 with a 302 in it already I wanted to upgrade the drums to disk do you happen to know what rear end would bolt up with no fabricating?
@@jacintocastillo75 ok sorry for the vague answer. So you can easily put in any ford 289 302. 351w is wider so little tighter fit. People also put small block chevys in these. And even Chevy LS engines. You could put in a molar small block. So it’s up to you. I’m a Ford guy so of course small block ford. Hope this clears it up thanks for watching. Just have fun and enjoy what your doing.
Truck isn’t suiting my needs. I built it like I would have 20 years ago. So it’s actually listed for sale again 5 speed is done. Fun truck. I’m selling it now for $6500
Dylan Clere what I mean by that is it’s how I would have built it when I was younger and didn’t mind driving a “hot rod”. Now with a family I really need a normal truck one I don’t have to shut the engine off at a drive thru so they can hear me 🤣 or I can have a conversation with the wife while driving. If that makes any sense.
@@1953fords if I weren't tied up in 3 different projects right now I'd definitely love to own it lmao, building a 5.0 swap now in a 99 4x4 5 speed. Gathering up parts for now. Got the majority of it, just need the transmission and a few other things for the top end. Nice truck!
@@1953fords can you send more pictures or videos of your build I've built a 91short bed and I'm searching for ideas I really love the mustang Ii front end but really searching for ideas thanks buddy I've been following you for awhile now
@@mustang772011 Good morning thanks for following my build. Have you gone back to all the original videos? When the cold breaks I’m gonna be finishing it up and I’m gonna do some more videos. I’ve thought about making mine a short bed. But too far to cut it now lol
@@1953fords no not really I was in the process of doing the same thing myself but to a four-wheel drive 97, I'm going to wire everything up myself carbureted motor and it was just seeing all the back and forth that he was doing it kind of threw a bunch of doubts up in my mind but let you know that's not me like I know what I'm going to do so when I do do the video I'll explain more have a great day
Nice! I like the first gen rangers... I love the first gen rangers with a V8 swap. Mines an 86 ext cab,5.0. Keep up the cool work, good job!
A neighbor one has an extra cab clean except for a small dimple in the rear of the bed. I walk
by it and have 347 5 speed daydreams 😎
Thanks for making this video I'm starting a V8 swap on my 1988 Ranger so I'm learning what works and what doesn't.
You’re welcome thanks for watching. Have fun with it 👍🏼
I did 4 cyl to 302 V8 30 years ago for $5000. With factory air.
1983 Ranger. Didn't cut heater box, used stock 4 cyl drive staft and shifter. It's AOD.😊
Nice truck man my first one was an 85.
Between this and the 53 you are a mechanical magician! Keep posting this great content!
Thank you very much for the kind words. Thanks for watching
very very nice little rig. i like the cluster idea
Love it. Definitely putting a 5.0 302 in my 93.... let the fun begin
Yes sir
I just 302 swapped my 2004 ranger
When u guys do that swap need what motor computer and motor mounts,differential replace o stay same
I have a 97 ranger with a street boss 302 5.0 engine and I still need to figure out the wiring for this video rlly helpful
Love the truck gonna do this to my 92
Wicked truck man. Super cool.
Thanks for watching
Looks like you had fun with this video.
I’m doing the exact same build with my 1990 ranger
Hell yeah. Gotta love it
I liked the slow voice .. much clearer for this old head LOL
Charles Angell 👍🏻😁
that thing is gonna be a ripper dude 4.10's thats gonna fly
yea im doing the 302 swap and wondering how do you cross member
Really cool build Bro. But with all due respect, I‘ve never seen any radiator that has the inlet and outlet on top of the radiator ! Makes me wonder about how efficient it will work. I’d love to see a Ranger tubbed out with 14x32 meats under it ! Nice job, stay safe. 🏁🇺🇸
Thanks man. But the radiator does not have them both on the top. Not sure what your seeing.
Hi brother,
a question? The motor mounts were located in the original holes, oh did you have to make new ones?
The brackets are from Mustang, right?
How do you get the rpms and speedometer to work?
Is the wiring for the fuel injection system completely separate from the wiring of the rest of the truck? What do you have to rewire when you ditch the fuel injection for a carbureted V8?
So the harness could be split and remove the fuel injection part from the body part. But would take a lot of time and work. You could just leave all the wiring in there and use only the wires needed like coil distributor etc. I wanted to simplify it and make it as easy as possible. That’s why I re wired the whole truck. Hope this makes sense to you. Thanks for watching
That puppy runs nice !!! I would love to do that to mine
Doug's Welding & Fabrication Thank you can’t wait to get the 5 speed in it now.
I wish my 03 had a 302.Has 190K on the 4.0 did all the maintenance..hoping to get 300K but if she blows Ill have my friend help me put a 302 in her!!!
Time for a burn out video bro!!! haha :)
The timing chain is usually the 1st thing to go on the sohc 4.0
@@account4info I just did the tensioners at 150k before the death rattle got bad so I'm at 190k and hoping for 100k more lol.Gunna switch too diesel oil.
@@577buttfan The bottom end is good for 400k miles or so. With the updated tensioners you should get to 300k miles. A coyote 5.0 would fit your engine bay and the same swap info for the 99-04 mustang guys would apply.
I’m doing a swap currently in my 1992 Ranger, what pulleys/brackets did you use for power steering pump, alternator, etc?
Cool. I used all the brackets and accessories from the 1995 mustang GT I took the engine out of. I’m just finishing up the Mustang II front suspension on my ranger now. I’ll be putting up a new video of that soon. Good luck and have fun.
“ I bought a custom radiator and now I’VE still got to customize it”
They are like $200 aluminum radiators. I almost bought one but now I think I do not need to.
Yes save your money
@@SophiaAphroditechale sophia
Is the C4 the original tranny? I have an 86 Ranger with a 2.9L V6 and would like to stay with the 2.9 but go with a carb my only problem is finding a distributor with points that will fit the 2.9L. The available parts for this motor are limited. Also I am going to change the rear-end and go with 4.10 gears because of the overdrive tranny and local car shows only that should work out good. If I could get it from the 140Hp up to around 200Hp would be great. any info would be greatly appreciated THANKS!!
Hi this is not the original Tranny. The C4 came in tons of older cars with 289’s 302’s. Your aod were always problematic. Ok to switch your 2.9 to carb is gonna be more work than it’s worth. But not saying you can’t do it. As far as points distributor I know the 2.8 shared parts with the 2.9. Or maybe even change your distributor to a after market set up? What would you run for a intake manifold? Also your aod needs the computer to work. In all honesty your cheapest and easiest and simple route would be a stock 289/302 and C4 or a AOD with stock exhaust manifolds like me and even a 2 barrel carb be like 200hp all day and very reliable and piece of cake to work on. Just my thought. But I like to do thinks different at times. So if you want to put the time and research and money sticking with the 2.9 go for it. Good luck. Any other questions dont hesitate to ask. Thanks for watching.
That exhaust sounds awesome. What do you have on it
Daniel McGuire it that video it has original 40 series 2 chamber flow masters 2.5” Thank you
What flip kit did you use on the rear axle? Im puting a 31 spline explorer in my 84.
Hi all I used was a set of after market leaf perches and set my angle and welded them in place.
Also not sure if you know the explorer axle is like 1.5 inches wider than the ranger axle. If I had the explorer axle in mine with the axle flipped the rear tires and rims would hit the bed quarter panels. My rear tires are 15x10 weld draglites with 6.5 inch back space with 275/50 tire. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching
@@1953fords Yes. Ive decided against the flip after watching your video. Besides I still carry many things in the bed of the truck. Thanks.
@@HammerHeadGarage yes same reason why I flipped mine back. 👍🏻 now I can throw my snowmobile in the back still.
I’m going to start my 92 this winter, dad permitting, but I’m sticking to efi. What engine mounts did you use? I’m planning on using v8 explorer mounts because the explorers and rangers have similar widths and some forums say it’s drop in. Also, what benefits did you gain from using that trac bar kit did you find? I have a feeling I’m going to have some serious axle wrap. Thanks.
F1shittyGarage awesome good luck. Use either foxbody convertible mounts or SN95 mounts but have to reverse them left to right. Haven’t tried explorer mounts. So you are gonna need some sort of traction bars. Mine is 5 speed now and forget it grabbing 2nd the truck hops violently without them. So I’m gonna be installing them again very soon. Hit me up with any more questions. Thanks for watching. Good luck
The factory V6 mounts in the ranger work if you want to make a plate for the engine side, drilling 3 holes is pretty simple
@@1953fords so your truck shakes pretty hard in 2nd gear?mine does on 1st gear.couldnt figure out y.mines efi though.doesn t spin tires much thinking it needs to be tuned since I deleted alot of OEM parts.thinking ecm is trying to control thinks that aren't there anymore.
@@patrickdubuc3439 it shook very bad from tire hop when the CalTrac bars weren’t on it. The CalTracs stopped that.
How did you cover your heater box after cutting it?
Still haven’t installed it yet but I used some sheetmetal I bent up and silicone and screws.
How does the caltrac setup work on your truck?also does that caltrac setup work on lowered and none lowered rangers do u know by any chance?mine has the 4 " flip kit in the rear that's y I asked.
Yes these are set up to run with the flip kit. I did use these without the flip kit. But they work properly when it’s flipped. Very happy with how they perform.
I've got a 91 ranger and I've got a 1982 302 fox engine with a 4 speed manual. Will I have to get a whole new wiring harness?
You can tap into the factory harness however you like. Yours was fuel injected and computer controlled. I decided to re-wire mine so simplify it for me. All depends on what you want to do.
What trans did you use? And what did you do about the driveshaft?
Transmission is a Ford C4 and driveshaft is a aluminum one from a 2005ish crown Victoria police interceptor. Regular crown victorias are steel.
Is this a normal carbed 302? That’s quiet the wires for a carbed engine...
Which wires are you referring to?
I wanna do this to my 87
Jonathan Moore do it! I’m about to upload the latest. Just pulled the C4 putting in a T5👍🏻
Can you tell me what you did about the ecm I’m planning a similar build
No ECM. it’s carbureted 👍🏼
Very nice 87, this makes me want one lol Really though...👀
Have you got a total price? Im looking to do this with mine maybe a coyote but probably just a 302 or any v8 really.
It cost me just over $10,000 to put it together this year.
Very nice. What are your exhaust manifolds/headers?
lenny351 hey Lenny351. They are 2001 Ford Explorer factory exhaust manifolds. I’m gonna do a video showing everything I used. Thanks for watching.
@@1953fords Do you plan to swap them out in the future? They are very restrictive, kills about 20 hp and 40 lb/ft torque.
@@account4info I’m actually just changing over from the T5 back to a built C4. I’m looking at headers now. Cause I do hate these manifolds. If I find one that works I’ll share the brand and part number. 👍🏼
Get some wire looms for your plug wires !! Looks so unfinished. MSD makes some cool ones that have a snap on top piece with MSD logo on them
Macen Barmore thanks it’s not finished
Hey I'm planning on doing literally the same thing to my ranger about how much money did that cost you over all and about how long did it take
Hey it took me about a year. And I put just over $11,000 into it.
what car is the cluster as put it?
luis karo 1995 mustang GT that I parted out thanks for watching
What headers do you have?
logan s factory 2001 Ford Explorer exhaust manifolds.
What model Caltrec traction bars did you use on that set up ? Mustang?
Hi no these are a direct set for ranger. I don’t have the part number off hand but they are made for this set up.
hey man cool. I have a 2003 Ford ranger 8.8 in it. The welds are 15x10 7.5” BS. Tires are nitto 555 275/50 drag radial. I have about 1/2 inch clearance to the leafs. Never rubbed. Also they clear the bed after I rolled the lip. No rubbing yet.
Gonna end up doing this to my bronco 2
Did you? I've just bought a sweet very straight Bronco II with a seized engine and have a 302 ready to drop in and a 5 speed tranny.
@@beejnicodemus1906 i did witha a 1972 torino 302 and a 1996 ford f150 trans
How’d it go? Any helpful suggestions I’d appreciate. What motor mounts did you use radiator, as you might be able to tell, this is my first 302 swap. I’ve done Manx dune buggies and sand rails and motorcycles. So I’m familiar just wanting no surprises! Lol
@@beejnicodemus1906 well i used a radiator out of the same 1996 truck but mine was all manual even down to the hubs which made it easier to switch as less wiring. But had the drive shafts cut down and rebalanced.
Where did you get that dash
Stock dash. Gage cluster from 1995 mustang
👍💯
15×10... still roasting em... sucks when you pay for something like that radiator and expect it to fit a little better but I'm sure you made it better
I’m using it now as I’m redoing things on the truck 👍🏼 Thanks for Watching😁
Nice job, but ah, did you really start it up with no radiator!?
Yup
I have a 1992 ford ranger I'm wanting to do a v8 swap with. It currently has the fuel injection 2.3 in it. Do you have any idea what I need to get to do this project
First you need to set goals. What are you gonna do with the truck? Use it normal with just a V8? You want to race it? You want to build it for street strip? Easiest to find a donor vehicle. Do you want to keep it fuel injected? Or switch to carb? Auto or manual? A lot of different thinks to consider
I'm wanting to drive the truck. Make it into a sleeper per say. I would like to stay with the fuel injection for ease of starting because I don't know much about carburetors not that I wouldn't be swade to put a carburetor on it. I know a 8.8 rear end is the common swap for the rear end and a c-4 trans is the common transmission to use. My truck is a automatic so I would like to keep it and automatic. My thing is the wiring. I'm pretty much fluent if I have a wiring diagram to go off of but I'm not able to find anything on the web. I also haven't been able to find anyone who will give me any direction to do such things. I know that I will ha e to change the motor mounts and add a oil filter relocation device. Radiator is a given it will ha e to be swapped because the factory 4 cylinder radiator isnt enough for a v-8. So any help would be great from what I know.
@@martypeavler6172 your on the right track. If you go back thru my videos I go over a lot of info and parts. I wanted it simple that’s why I went carb. Hit the gas pedal once and click the key starts instantly all the time. Any 8.8 out of a say 1993 and up ranger will work. At the junk yard look at the door tag for axle code. You can find the gear you want and limited slip. You could also use a explorer rear but they are 1.5-2 inches wider can’t totally remember. Plus they have disc brakes and 31 spline axles. Motor mounts you can use factory 1994/1995 mustang 302 mounts but swapped side to side. Heater box needs to be notched for valve cover clearance. Headers are a headache. Some fit some don’t. I opted for now for 2001 V8 explorer exhaust manifolds. I even used the factory V8 explorer radiator at first. Worked totally fine. But when I just redid the front suspension I used a custom aluminum radiator that I had purchased originally. Another guy on here Jodi. He did a newer ranger V8 fuel injection A/C everything. You can see how he did the wire harness. But feel free to ask any questions. Good luck.
How much cutting is involved in doing this swap? I have a 1988 ranger and I’m thinking about doing a 5.0 swap
Only cutting for this swap is the corner of the heater box
@@1953fords is it just mostly engine/trans mounts that need to be changed?
@@donnysouthwell9616 yes only engine mounts really. Tranny mount could use original depending on your transmission. Cross member is moved to different position. Can buy custom engine mounts or do what I did. SN95 mustang GT engine mounts. Reversed side to side. 👍🏼 exhaust is the hard part. Go with 2001 Ford Explorer exhaust manifolds like I did. Or mess with headers that never fit right. I honestly HATE the manifolds. Sucks for plug wires and one spark plug #3. To install/remove. My future plan is either putting my ford Barra engine in it or I’m doing a 351w and gonna make some headers. Also swap to Mustang II front suspension
@@1953fords The aerostar has the mustang II suspension, the F100 guys swap it in. I wonder if it could be done on the ranger?
@@account4info that actually is one of my next plans as well. I did the swap on my 53 mainline. I’ve seen videos of people doing it but lifting the front. I want to keep mine low.
I wonder how easy it could be to do a good used v8 swap in my 04'. Never done a swap before. The 4.0 is decent but drinks gas.
It wouldn’t be to bad getting it in. The time would be all the wiring in your newer truck. The V8 would move your truck around easier but probably use the same amount of fuel honestly.
@@1953fords Thanks for replying dude! That's exactly the point. Less strain on a big engine means equivalent cruising MPG with an extra 1500 pounds of headroom. I tow a painting trailer and was going to do a reman long block 4.0 but for the cost, I could do better with my money.
@@calumrife yea man I hear that. Make it happen👍🏻
@@1953fords cheers bro!
@@calumrife cheers🍻
How hard was it to put the motor in I have the same first gen ranger
mudd bogg fits right in with proper engine mounts and only have to notch the heater box for valve cover clearance
1953fords oh sweet thank you well I know what I’m doing when I get a second first gen ranger
What motor mounts did u use
@@chillinnkeelin7060 I used the stock 95 mustang sn95 mounts only swapped right to left
You should get a better air cleaner setup. Those short ones don't flow well.
Hi nice truck !! What differential is in the Back ?
Hi I put a newer 8.8 from a 2003 Ford Ranger.
The off set of your wheels are 0 ?
@@danielalfonsovalenzuelasas8125 10 inch wide with 8.5 inches back space
@@1953fords thanks !
needs a 8 or 9 inch diff.
8 inch diff is weaker than the 8.8 no need for a 9 inch unless is was a track only truck. 8.8 have been proven time and time again to be very strong.
I know this is a old video but did you have to make motor monts
When I did the truck that time I used stock 1995 sn95 GT mounts flip from right to left
@1953fords will it work on a 85 2.3 ranger?
@@kodydavee7394 putting a 302 in yes
Starting mine in a few weeks
I'm doing lowering beams up front. Truck will sit level with the rear. I have a 88 with manual brakes. After researching, you can have a nice brake upgrade. You need to use 89-97 beams, 95-97 spindles. Now you can have dual piston calipers. Someone on Facebook makes a bracket so you can use sport trac rotors (12 or 13 inch). Look up sport track brake upgrades 1st gen Ranger
Chris Dillon I got a 1987 with a 302 in it already I wanted to upgrade the drums to disk do you happen to know what rear end would bolt up with no fabricating?
@@williamferrante3855 8.8 out of any 4.0 ranger
Then you can upgrade the drums to mustang rear disc's
Chris Dillon what about the parking brake?
What size tires are you running
Rears are 275/50-15 on a 10 inch rim. Fronts are plain p145/60-15 👍🏼
@@1953fords what trans you running
@@2valvegt673 was C4 blew that. T5 blew that. Now C4 again 😬
@@1953fords man after subbing and watching the ranger videos. I’m now considering a mustang 2 for my ranger
@@2valvegt673 lol I’m not regretting the hassle it was. Handles and sits the way I like it now. Thanks again👍🏼 oh and do it😁
What engines can i swap for my 1990? I wana take off the 2.9l v6 to a v8
Does anyone know what engines fit
Honestly you could put any small block engine in these easily. It’s up to you... I’m a Ford guy so you know my answer 😁
@@1953fords can u Like be more specific please
He means like a 5.0 or below and around there
@@frankdenny205 ohh aight does the liters matter
@@jacintocastillo75 ok sorry for the vague answer. So you can easily put in any ford 289 302. 351w is wider so little tighter fit. People also put small block chevys in these. And even Chevy LS engines. You could put in a molar small block. So it’s up to you. I’m a Ford guy so of course small block ford. Hope this clears it up thanks for watching. Just have fun and enjoy what your doing.
Truck isn’t suiting my needs. I built it like I would have 20 years ago. So it’s actually listed for sale again 5 speed is done. Fun truck. I’m selling it now for $6500
What do you mean by how you would have done it 20 years ago?
Dylan Clere what I mean by that is it’s how I would have built it when I was younger and didn’t mind driving a “hot rod”. Now with a family I really need a normal truck one I don’t have to shut the engine off at a drive thru so they can hear me 🤣 or I can have a conversation with the wife while driving. If that makes any sense.
@@1953fords if I weren't tied up in 3 different projects right now I'd definitely love to own it lmao, building a 5.0 swap now in a 99 4x4 5 speed. Gathering up parts for now. Got the majority of it, just need the transmission and a few other things for the top end. Nice truck!
What fuel tank did you use?
When I first built it I used the stock tank. Now it has one of my fuel tanks from a 1953 ford car
@@1953fords can you send more pictures or videos of your build I've built a 91short bed and I'm searching for ideas I really love the mustang Ii front end but really searching for ideas thanks buddy I've been following you for awhile now
Here's a picture of mine
Can't figure out how to send pics
@@mustang772011 Good morning thanks for following my build. Have you gone back to all the original videos? When the cold breaks I’m gonna be finishing it up and I’m gonna do some more videos. I’ve thought about making mine a short bed. But too far to cut it now lol
Cut a coil off the front to even it to the back
I old school torched the front coils. Plan is to either use drop beams or gonna convert it to mustang II front suspension.
why the firearm? not going to shoot it if it pisses you off are you?...lol good build bro...
😁 always on me man! It hasn’t pissed me off enough yet👍🏻
@@1953fords i feel ya bro...never can be too careful these days...
Honestly I don't even know what to say man
In a bad way?😬
@@1953fords no not really I was in the process of doing the same thing myself but to a four-wheel drive 97, I'm going to wire everything up myself carbureted motor and it was just seeing all the back and forth that he was doing it kind of threw a bunch of doubts up in my mind but let you know that's not me like I know what I'm going to do so when I do do the video I'll explain more have a great day
@@jamesnaegele1130 oh ok lol thanks good luck
Smoked like a train . Needs new engine
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no ac
Truck never had A/C plus I didn’t want it.