It is official!
#1
It is official!
I'm so excited! The funds have been transferred...I'm picking up my Mountaineer tomorrow after 3pm. I tried to get it all taken care of before Friday, but it didn't work out that way.
My wife and I rigged the motor lift to support half of my bed. We then lifted and pulled the other half into position, and got it temporarily set in place on the frame.
This will allow me enough room to work on the Explorer, and have two motors and two transmissions in the same garage.
My wife and I rigged the motor lift to support half of my bed. We then lifted and pulled the other half into position, and got it temporarily set in place on the frame.
This will allow me enough room to work on the Explorer, and have two motors and two transmissions in the same garage.
#3
It's been hell trying to convince everyone this is what I really wanted to do. I had to put up with weeks of talking about gas mileage, future maintenance, and everything else. I'm glad I finally got the whole family cracked on my idea, and I'm anxious to show them what a Ranger is all about!!!
#6
I'm hoping to have the V8 pulled by tomorrow night, but it depends on how late I get it home. I'm excited and nervous at the same time.
I feel like I'm 4 years old on Christmas Eve again, waiting to hear Santa's raindeer's footsteps on the roof...only this time it's waiting to hear 8 ponys in the garage!
I feel like I'm 4 years old on Christmas Eve again, waiting to hear Santa's raindeer's footsteps on the roof...only this time it's waiting to hear 8 ponys in the garage!
#8
Awesome! If I could/had the money, time, I'd put a mustang 4.6 in mine (cause they sound bada$$)........But if I have my truck long enough to need a rebuilt engine, i'll probably just upgrade the pistons, cam, etc. to get more power out of the 4cyl so I can keep the reliability and gas mileage.
#9
Originally Posted by SouthernMudSlinger
Awesome! If I could/had the money, time, I'd put a mustang 4.6 in mine (cause they sound bada$$)........But if I have my truck long enough to need a rebuilt engine, i'll probably just upgrade the pistons, cam, etc. to get more power out of the 4cyl so I can keep the reliability and gas mileage.
#10
Originally Posted by bwester04
I'd swap in the 2.3L DOHC.. and turbo it like what the mazdaspeed 6 and others use That way.. you'd get to use your current tranny and just beef it up.
Why go to all that trouble and still only have 4 cylinders under the skirt? My beast is gonna finally have some *****!
#11
Originally Posted by SouthernMudSlinger
Awesome! If I could/had the money, time, I'd put a mustang 4.6 in mine (cause they sound bada$$)........But if I have my truck long enough to need a rebuilt engine, i'll probably just upgrade the pistons, cam, etc. to get more power out of the 4cyl so I can keep the reliability and gas mileage.
congrats on the v8
#12
#13
Originally Posted by Gearhead61
I'm really stoked to see this project man! Take lots of notes and pictures!
The Mustang 4.6L is a HUGE engine compared to the 302... it could be done, but would certainly not be the "ideal" candidate for a motor swap.
The Mustang 4.6L is a HUGE engine compared to the 302... it could be done, but would certainly not be the "ideal" candidate for a motor swap.
#14
Originally Posted by Needforspeed3685
I'm hoping to have the V8 pulled by tomorrow night, but it depends on how late I get it home. I'm excited and nervous at the same time.
I feel like I'm 4 years old on Christmas Eve again, waiting to hear Santa's raindeer's footsteps on the roof...only this time it's waiting to hear 8 ponys in the garage!
I feel like I'm 4 years old on Christmas Eve again, waiting to hear Santa's raindeer's footsteps on the roof...only this time it's waiting to hear 8 ponys in the garage!
Greg
#15
Originally Posted by Gearhead61
I'm really stoked to see this project man! Take lots of notes and pictures!
The Mustang 4.6L is a HUGE engine compared to the 302... it could be done, but would certainly not be the "ideal" candidate for a motor swap.
The Mustang 4.6L is a HUGE engine compared to the 302... it could be done, but would certainly not be the "ideal" candidate for a motor swap.
Greg
#16
Originally Posted by GregR
Before you go rippin'-n-tearin' take some good close-up pictures of everything. You'll be suprised how many times you wish you could see how things were when it was all still together.
Greg
Greg
Unfortunately due to bad weather today, I had to sit it out and wait until tomorrow to pick up the 'Ploder.
#18
Okay guys...I'm really excited now. When I made this thread, I was going off the idea of being able to contact my neighbor with a flatbed trailer in 10 hours. However, he didn't get off of work until 6pm today, and it was raining. That being said, I wasn't able to get the 'Ploder today.
Tomorrow we're meeting up at 3:30, which is after I get out of class and he gets off work. We're taking his flatbed and gigantic tow-straps he uses for this Camaro dragster out to pick it up!
Tomorrow we're meeting up at 3:30, which is after I get out of class and he gets off work. We're taking his flatbed and gigantic tow-straps he uses for this Camaro dragster out to pick it up!
#19
Originally Posted by Needforspeed3685
Why go to all that trouble and still only have 4 cylinders under the skirt? My beast is gonna finally have some *****!
#20
Originally Posted by bwester04
For those worried about gas mileage mainly, plus it's different IMO- there is somebody on here with a turbo'd 2.3L lima.. Forced induction is just different than something N/A of the equivalent power, i like the pull and sound of my turbo but anyways, good luck with the swap!
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