1987 Ranger alt with 6.6L 400
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1992 or earlier 8.8" from a Ranger will work, the 28-spline are fine up to 500HP or so, they are 56.5" wide
The Explorer 8.8" with 31-spline add just an inch on each side so can also be used but the mounts need to be changed, rewelded, 58.5" wide
The 1993 and up Ranger 8.8" still has 28-spline but are 58.5" wide like the Explorers
Ranger 4x4s usually came with Limited Slip rear axle, you can ID L/S by the door label or axle tagged, read here: https://therangerstation.com/tech_li...le_codes.shtml
Not sure you need the 9", width info here: https://therangerstation.com/tech_li...nchAxles.shtml
9" are popular because the ring and pinion are easier to change
1992 or earlier 8.8" from a Ranger will work, the 28-spline are fine up to 500HP or so, they are 56.5" wide
The Explorer 8.8" with 31-spline add just an inch on each side so can also be used but the mounts need to be changed, rewelded, 58.5" wide
The 1993 and up Ranger 8.8" still has 28-spline but are 58.5" wide like the Explorers
Ranger 4x4s usually came with Limited Slip rear axle, you can ID L/S by the door label or axle tagged, read here: https://therangerstation.com/tech_li...le_codes.shtml
Not sure you need the 9", width info here: https://therangerstation.com/tech_li...nchAxles.shtml
9" are popular because the ring and pinion are easier to change
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Whoa.
They do make a BB Ford to a T-5 trans. Well, they did about 20 years ago from Jegs
Anyway...that rig must be able to pull down small buildings at low RPM with all that torque
I understand your need to ask about rear ends.
Ron has a good list to start with, but don't forget about u-joints and driveshafts.
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Yep, some 1973 400's received casting lines for both the small block pattern, as well as the big block pattern. Usually they weren't dual drilled and tapped for both, they were only tapped for the small block housing so they could run an FMX transmission. Enthusiasts dubbed them the 400FMX for this reason.
Block 400 FMX - Clevelands Forever!
Block 400 FMX - Clevelands Forever!
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