V-8 Ranger tranny
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The age old problem, swap a v-8 with manual trans… into an engine compartment and frame rails that are too narrow, I used an auto when I did my ’88/5.0L swap, wanted the 5-sp but not much around at the time.
Will an F150 trans and t/c work or can the ranger t/c be adapted to it ?
Get some overall length measurements from the two trucks, compare them up and see how much loner the F-150 is.
Does an NV3550.302 Bell Hsg have an internal clutch slave or is it mounted on the outside, same with the F-150 setup.
Not a lot of room in that area, steering box, headers, clutch linkage… TIGHT.
Measure things up, compare to what you have for space and get’r done.
Will an F150 trans and t/c work or can the ranger t/c be adapted to it ?
Get some overall length measurements from the two trucks, compare them up and see how much loner the F-150 is.
Does an NV3550.302 Bell Hsg have an internal clutch slave or is it mounted on the outside, same with the F-150 setup.
Not a lot of room in that area, steering box, headers, clutch linkage… TIGHT.
Measure things up, compare to what you have for space and get’r done.
#8
The 1356 which is what normally bolts to a manual f150 requires a frame notch. Not a huge deal as far as I'm concerned. NV4500 should fit with a 1356 behind it, I wouldn't run a NV3500 not strong enough as far as I'm concerend.
On the otherside I wouldn't swap in a 302. Not worth it, doesn't make anymore power than a 4.0 SOHC and requires a lot more to put one in. The extra money required to put in a 302 could go into a set of cmas, stroker kit etc.
On the otherside I wouldn't swap in a 302. Not worth it, doesn't make anymore power than a 4.0 SOHC and requires a lot more to put one in. The extra money required to put in a 302 could go into a set of cmas, stroker kit etc.
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The 1356 which is what normally bolts to a manual f150 requires a frame notch. Not a huge deal as far as I'm concerned. NV4500 should fit with a 1356 behind it, I wouldn't run a NV3500 not strong enough as far as I'm concerend.
On the otherside I wouldn't swap in a 302. Not worth it, doesn't make anymore power than a 4.0 SOHC and requires a lot more to put one in. The extra money required to put in a 302 could go into a set of cmas, stroker kit etc.
On the otherside I wouldn't swap in a 302. Not worth it, doesn't make anymore power than a 4.0 SOHC and requires a lot more to put one in. The extra money required to put in a 302 could go into a set of cmas, stroker kit etc.
The NV3550 should be strong enough short of some heavy off-roading/rock crawling, the NV4500 is BIG and may take up too much room but I was wondering how the clutch throwout works is there and internal setup, hyd or manual linkage ?
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The 1356 which is what normally bolts to a manual f150 requires a frame notch. Not a huge deal as far as I'm concerned. NV4500 should fit with a 1356 behind it, I wouldn't run a NV3500 not strong enough as far as I'm concerend.
On the otherside I wouldn't swap in a 302. Not worth it, doesn't make anymore power than a 4.0 SOHC and requires a lot more to put one in. The extra money required to put in a 302 could go into a set of cmas, stroker kit etc.
On the otherside I wouldn't swap in a 302. Not worth it, doesn't make anymore power than a 4.0 SOHC and requires a lot more to put one in. The extra money required to put in a 302 could go into a set of cmas, stroker kit etc.
I'd take a 302 and stroke it or throw some bolt on parts on it before I would consider stroking or p&p'n a 4.0L.
#11
I know of a 302 in a ranger producing 300hp...my 4.0L is at 208hp. Cost is cheaper for Building up a 302 over a 4.0L. Look at all the aftermarket for the sbf and look at the little amount for the 4.0L.
I'd take a 302 and stroke it or throw some bolt on parts on it before I would consider stroking or p&p'n a 4.0L.
I'd take a 302 and stroke it or throw some bolt on parts on it before I would consider stroking or p&p'n a 4.0L.
#13
I would put the $2000 it takes to swap a 5.0L in and just bring the 4.0L up to 300HP. I know of many 4.0L mustangs with twin turbos and supers. Will take pics for you at this years sturgis mustang rally. Just because there are a ton of aftermarket parts for the 5.0L doesn't make it a smart swap.
#14
Take your pictures im sure we have all seen them. While ur at it grab a receipt from the owners for the cost to put a set of twins or even a supercharger on a 4.0. Bet it triples or even quadruples the 2000 that you think it costs to build one. On the other hand if i had 2000 to throw at my 5.0 i would be making well over 300 hp on my explorer motor. And i still would be less worried about my motor holding up than running the unreliable 4.0 i had.....timing chain rattle on an 04 which was rumored to be fixed?
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And FYI i paid 700 for a salvage explorer with almost everything i needed. The cost of the swap can vary depending on the variables of the swap.
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Learn to take care of my motor? That has been a problem from the factory with the 4.0 sohc since they started putting them in the rangers. 500k? Your ridiculous. That stroker kit and cam combo for your 4.0 might yield 50 hp if that. I could almost yield that much slapping a set of torque monster headers on my 5.0. Correct me if im wrong please
If you honestly think a set of headers will gain you 50HP maybe you should invest in a CAI, TB spacer and an electric supercharger those all say they are worth 50HP as well.
If I am going to put any V8 in the truck a 10 year old V8 designed 30 years ago isn't were I am going to start. The 4v 5.4L is a damn good motor that makes more than most semi-built 5.0L OHV's stock.
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