My 01 V8 Ranger Build..
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My 01 V8 Ranger Build..
Well figured I start a build thread for my 01 Ranger. It's a 3.0 V6/Auto, 2wd short bed.
My plan is to go with a 302 or 351w and not sure of trans yet. Also not sure if I should go carb or EFI. From what I've read so far it doesn't look like many people do V8 swaps in 01 and up rangers. I see they make a V8 conversion kits but none for 98 and up? Can I use V8 engine mounts from an Explorer? what would be a good trans to go with?
Thanks in advance for the help! :beer: Here are some pictures of the truck and how it looked when I bought it... :icon_cheers:
My plan is to go with a 302 or 351w and not sure of trans yet. Also not sure if I should go carb or EFI. From what I've read so far it doesn't look like many people do V8 swaps in 01 and up rangers. I see they make a V8 conversion kits but none for 98 and up? Can I use V8 engine mounts from an Explorer? what would be a good trans to go with?
Thanks in advance for the help! :beer: Here are some pictures of the truck and how it looked when I bought it... :icon_cheers:
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99-01 explorer would be the best years for your 2001. The explorers engine mounts will bolt right into the rangers frame. Depending on your state, If you swap to carb you might have a really hard time getting it inspected. I think you should go 351w and do a step by step write up for me:)
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If I go carbed it will most certainly be a 351w with a Ford C4 auto but they are both getting really hard to find anymore. I built a street rod using a 351w/C4 and it took me a long time to find them.
Where I live (the sticks LOL) they don't test emissions plus I'm going to run high flow cats anyways. I did this on a mustang and didn't have an issue. I still may go EFI just depends if I find a good donor.
Where I live (the sticks LOL) they don't test emissions plus I'm going to run high flow cats anyways. I did this on a mustang and didn't have an issue. I still may go EFI just depends if I find a good donor.
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The explorers engine mounts will bolt right into the rangers frame.
On the other hand, 98+ 2WD coil spring frames (like the OP's) will not accept the Explorer engine mount setup. Custom plates would need to be fabbed.
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The stock 5.0 Explorer mounts and engine plates will work in 98+ torsion bar Rangers only. This includes 98+ 4x4, Trailhead, Edge and the newer Sport model that replaced the Edge.
On the other hand, 98+ 2WD coil spring frames (like the OP's) will not accept the Explorer engine mount setup. Custom plates would need to be fabbed.
On the other hand, 98+ 2WD coil spring frames (like the OP's) will not accept the Explorer engine mount setup. Custom plates would need to be fabbed.
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