ok so i was thinking about swaping a 302 in to my 1993 2wd ranger... first Q carbed or fi? sence i dont have the obll and what not what will be easier? Next i have a 5 speed now. and i would like to keep it a manual. please just give me some tips and pointers. i have searched but no one i found had the same things i want. thanks guys.

 

I'd say FI if ur into the wheeling but then again 4x2 and a lower truck a carb might not be a bad idea..

 

FI, hands down. Its not that terrible to wire. Also for a manual you can run a T5, pretty tough little trans, and you can use a hydraulic bellhousing off of a newer mustang 4.0 if you want to run hydraulic. If not you can setup a cable clutch pedal put its a pain. Personally, i'm partially to a mustang 302. Parts are common and cheap, and there is a large knowledge base on 5.0 mustangs.

 

Carb hands down... t-5.. being you have 4.0L you have an 8.8 so thats set...

some people like EFI... personally i hate it.. call my 100% old school.. i enjoy driving my 1930 Ford with original Updraft carb, and about 15 wires total in the whole car... over my trucks.. I like basics something brakes and you can diagnose with a screwdriver and a pocket knife...


cheaper.. plus you want to change a cam.. or compression or intake just rejet the cab or getting a bigger carb from 600 to a 750 and so on.. (simple explanation)

EFI involves dealing with the computer and reprogramming it.. no thanks..

there are people here that will "out scream" me on this issue... i dont care i know i wont be changed do what YOU feel comfortable with..

 

http://rangerpowersports.com/forum/s...d.php?t=172714

http://rangerpowersports.com/forum/f...play.php?f=159

http://www.therangerstation.com/Maga...o_5_0-Swap.htm

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...nversions.html

People have a high tendency to over estimate the difficulty of a EFI swap. If you plan to DD it, EFI is the smartest injection method, if you want simple, high horsepower that can be some-what reliable, carb is the way to roll. If you can wire lights, you can do the majority of the wiring nessesary to complete an EFI swap.

I do respect Redneckstone's old-school carb preferences, depending on what you have grown up around or taught this may be the only way to build a motor.

 

just like i respect the EFI guys its something i wouldnt do or try...


I drove a Carbed vehicle as my DD for over 5 years didnt have issues even when it was -15 out... just need to learn how the beast reacts to everything..


something about one day having a ranger with Dual quads in it is something i like to dream about hehe...lol

 

yeah i know. that was my next thing i was going to concour (sp?). well like what year doner should i use? and also a mustang exploder? what?

 

ya sucks to live in emissions and inspections states...

 

any thing?