Need help dropping in a diesel......all advice is very welcomed
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Need help dropping in a diesel......all advice is very welcomed
I have a 1998 extended cab 2 wheel drive ranger. I have replaced the 3.0 in it twice and it has died a third time already. It is by far my favorite vehicle to drive so i wanted to drop something in it that would last. So i decided to try and find a 3.9 (4bt) cummins engine. I'm still in the searching process and i have been reading threads on forum sights like 4btswaps but i was just wanting and needing some inputs........i know it will be basically putting an entire new chassis under the body but thats half the fun lol any suggestions and or ideas or experienced swappers would be awesome........thanks lots
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Pretty sure the front part of the frame is already fully boxed, no? Just the bed is open I thought?
Depends how much power you plan on pulling out of that 4bt will determine what you will have to beef up. If you keep it pretty mild the c channel frame should be perfectly fine.
If you plan on grabbing tons of torque you'll want to add some better bracing.
Depends how much power you plan on pulling out of that 4bt will determine what you will have to beef up. If you keep it pretty mild the c channel frame should be perfectly fine.
If you plan on grabbing tons of torque you'll want to add some better bracing.
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If boxing it just make sure it's done right. Otherwise you'll cause more harm than good. Honestly I wouldn't box it. Just add I some x members for bracing.
Some things need to flex a bit so they don't crack or break other parts. Why do you think the good diesel trucks (f250) used a c channel? Same with semi's. Granted they use thicker material, but a bit of flex in the frame isnt always a bad thing.
Some things need to flex a bit so they don't crack or break other parts. Why do you think the good diesel trucks (f250) used a c channel? Same with semi's. Granted they use thicker material, but a bit of flex in the frame isnt always a bad thing.
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Forum link to a discussion: https://www.ranger-forums.com/genera...-ranger-68623/
Article on this one: 1998 Ford Ranger Cummins - Custom Diesel Trucks - Diesel Power Magazine
Here are some additional links:
5.9 swap: Radical 1998 Ford Ranger - Diesel Power Magazine
4BT: 1998 Ford Ranger - Cummins Diesel Engine - Diesel Power Magazine
twin Turbo Cummins: Project Garage - Drag Trucks - Diesel Power Magazine
hope these help!
Forum link to a discussion: https://www.ranger-forums.com/genera...-ranger-68623/
Article on this one: 1998 Ford Ranger Cummins - Custom Diesel Trucks - Diesel Power Magazine
Here are some additional links:
5.9 swap: Radical 1998 Ford Ranger - Diesel Power Magazine
4BT: 1998 Ford Ranger - Cummins Diesel Engine - Diesel Power Magazine
twin Turbo Cummins: Project Garage - Drag Trucks - Diesel Power Magazine
hope these help!
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