So what do you guys think? Engine swap?
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So what do you guys think? Engine swap?
I have a 1997 Ranger that I got given to me. The 2.3 in it was blown (the guy ran it out of water) and was no good. I can't for the life of me find a 2.3 around here so I was thinking on either putting a 4.0 or 5.0 in it (we've got plenty of those around). Which do you guys think? I was going to put the 5.0 in my 86 but from what I've gathered its easier to put it in the 97. I can get the 5.0 with an auto trans in it for about $300. So what do you guys think? 4.0 or 5.0? V6 vs. V8?
Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the input.
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Hmmm this is a question ive pndered and my motor isnt even blown. lol. Ive got the 3slow and definitley WOULDNT recomend it. Only becuz of power, reliability is GREAT. Anyways, if you put a 4l in it you get pretty good power and if/when you go to sell it its marketable to a bigger population becuz it will still get pretty good fuel milage. If you go with a 5l you get lots of power, MIGHT start to break things, and probably wont get very good milage. However, i dont have much knowledge so therefore i am speaking purely on theory so anybody feel free to correct me:)
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And it will also be a shower if I go with the 5.0. I'd lower it, get slicks for it, shave the doors and all that good stuff. So I wouldn't be using it as a DD unless there is a guy out there that thinks his truck is better than mine...in that case I'd take it out and smoke him!!
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