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Old Jul 14, 2011
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jealous....5.0 Coyote Ranger

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/13/t...1-ford-ranger/

see what money can buy you, a brand new ranger and a brandnew 5.0 Coyote

 
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Old Jul 14, 2011
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I AM JEALOUS! This is a pic to all you guys that said a newer, high horsepower engine in a Ranger couldnt be done! But I dont have the money to do it...
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011
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And it looks like it fits pretty well
 
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I hope that guy puts a stronger axle out back
 
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^^^ And better brakes, and stronger drive shaft lol
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011
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I bet you would be surprised what that 8.8 can handle.

pretty cool thats for sure.

I guess I am outdated already... the 5.4 is nothing. haha
 
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Well, we all know Zach's next swap :P
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011
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Originally Posted by theelcaminoman
I AM JEALOUS! This is a pic to all you guys that said a newer, high horsepower engine in a Ranger couldnt be done! But I dont have the money to do it...
No one said that. Anything can be done it just takes money
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011
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Well after at least 2 dozen "wHaT iF I pUt A nEw 5.0 In MeH rAnGeRz" threads someone FINALLY did it. I'm gonna book mark that link so when those threads do pop up I can just post up the link. Win!
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011
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Originally Posted by zabeard
I bet you would be surprised what that 8.8 can handle.

pretty cool thats for sure.

I guess I am outdated already... the 5.4 is nothing. haha
the 8.8 is very good. the mustang GT has it

http://www.modularfords.com/forums/s...er-Truck/page7
 

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Old Jul 14, 2011
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Originally Posted by zabeard
I bet you would be surprised what that 8.8 can handle.

pretty cool thats for sure.

I guess I am outdated already... the 5.4 is nothing. haha
You have .4 liters on him lol. But he has an extra 80 hp...
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011
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Nice, not neccesarily all about money though. Anyone of us could afford it. Just have to save, not spend. I like it though. Nice and clean swap.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011
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Where is the stinkin how-to for this swap?

Eye waunt won naow.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011
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Originally Posted by JRacer
Nice, not neccesarily all about money though. Anyone of us could afford it. Just have to save, not spend. I like it though. Nice and clean swap.
I cant afford it for at least 3 years lol. Im still payin for my 2011!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011
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Where is the stinkin how-to for this swap?

Eye waunt won naow.
http://www.jegs.com/p/Ford-Racing/Fo...12509/10002/-1
http://www.jegs.com/i/Ford-Racing/39...ductId=1412509
http://www.jegs.com/i/Ford-Racing/39...ductId=1412509
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011
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^^^ Wow thats a helluva lot cheaper than I thought itd be lol
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011
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looks liek he doesnt have heat or ac anymore lol

Originally Posted by theelcaminoman
^^^ Wow thats a helluva lot cheaper than I thought itd be lol
the motor alone is 8grand.. plus you will still need a trans and a custom driveshaft. Seems like you can make a pretty badass older 5.0 for less
 
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looks liek he doesnt have heat or ac anymore lol



the motor alone is 8grand.. plus you will still need a trans and a custom driveshaft. Seems like you can make a pretty badass older 5.0 for less
id rather have an older 302. more support than the newer ones
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011
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How many people have the older 5.0? Now, how many people have the new 5.0? Its all about custom
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011
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Ok, I joined s197forums to check out the build thread and I talked to the guy making this 5.0 Coyote Ranger. Now he is going to join OUR forum and give us real time updates!!!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011
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The guy doing this build is posting in the "Coyote in a 2011 Ranger Swap" thread
 
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Old Jul 16, 2011
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Old Jul 16, 2011
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if that things stays on torsion bars im calling it a waste.


Originally Posted by theelcaminoman
How many people have the older 5.0? Now, how many people have the new 5.0? Its all about custom
cliffs.

your opinions on anything with a motor.
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Old Sep 19, 2011
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that is an upgrade.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011
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Pretty sweet, but don't see the point really... He probably put more than half of what the new ranger is worth into doing that...
 
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