5.0 or not?
#1
5.0 or not?
This has been going through my head for the past week now I just need to get it out. I've been itching for a 5.0L/4.6L and it won't go away. I don't know if any of this will happen or not, just throwing that out there. Here are my options:
1. Buy a relatively inexpensive mustang GT(somewhere around $3500) it would have to be in decent/good condition.
2. drop a 5.0L in the ranger. Which would be alot less expensive(I'm thinking 2 grand for everything you would need).
3. Or just be patient and save money up for a 1999-2004 Ford SVT Lightning or a 2003-2004 Ford SVT Cobra when I graduate from college.
I have a question about the 5.0 swap. My truck is my DD and I was just wondering if you can do this and have it be reliable driving long distances and what not.
Opinions and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
heres a pic of my truck if it helps:
1. Buy a relatively inexpensive mustang GT(somewhere around $3500) it would have to be in decent/good condition.
2. drop a 5.0L in the ranger. Which would be alot less expensive(I'm thinking 2 grand for everything you would need).
3. Or just be patient and save money up for a 1999-2004 Ford SVT Lightning or a 2003-2004 Ford SVT Cobra when I graduate from college.
I have a question about the 5.0 swap. My truck is my DD and I was just wondering if you can do this and have it be reliable driving long distances and what not.
Opinions and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
heres a pic of my truck if it helps:
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#8
This has been going through my head for the past week now I just need to get it out. I've been itching for a 5.0L/4.6L and it won't go away. I don't know if any of this will happen or not, just throwing that out there. Here are my options:
1. Buy a relatively inexpensive mustang GT(somewhere around $3500) it would have to be in decent/good condition.
2. drop a 5.0L in the ranger. Which would be alot less expensive(I'm thinking 2 grand for everything you would need).
3. Or just be patient and save money up for a 1999-2004 Ford SVT Lightning or a 2003-2004 Ford SVT Cobra when I graduate from college.
I have a question about the 5.0 swap. My truck is my DD and I was just wondering if you can do this and have it be reliable driving long distances and what not.
Opinions and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
heres a pic of my truck if it helps:
1. Buy a relatively inexpensive mustang GT(somewhere around $3500) it would have to be in decent/good condition.
2. drop a 5.0L in the ranger. Which would be alot less expensive(I'm thinking 2 grand for everything you would need).
3. Or just be patient and save money up for a 1999-2004 Ford SVT Lightning or a 2003-2004 Ford SVT Cobra when I graduate from college.
I have a question about the 5.0 swap. My truck is my DD and I was just wondering if you can do this and have it be reliable driving long distances and what not.
Opinions and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
heres a pic of my truck if it helps:
IMO, I'd buy a clean 5.0 Fox or later 4.6 GT/Cobra.
#9
#10
i say go the inexpensive gt route and work on it as a project. although a 5.0 would be sweet in your ranger, it really wont be as fast as a mustang because of the 4wd and the weight issue. if you need help looking or if you end up getting anything started let me know id be glad to help!
#11
Personally, unless you're dead set on having a 5.0 Ranger, I'd stick with a 5.0 Stang or save for your dream SVT. A 5.0 can be as reliable as if it came equipped, if you know what you're doing. Manual trans (if you were wanting one) and 4wd could become an issue. A 5.0 is easy, to a degree. It's no bolt in swap by any means, especially when you start getting into a 5.0/4wd. You can have PCM, motor mounts, headers, wiring, exhaust, clutch/shifter, t-case adapter, rad, front belt drive and all the little issues that pop up that you have to consider. Ohh, and don't bother setting a budget unless you are hell-bent on it. My 5.0 parts gather started 1.5 years ago with a $2000 budget, and now with the motor being rebuilt and mostly done it has come close to $5000 for just engine/trans parts cost.
IMO, I'd buy a clean 5.0 Fox or later 4.6 GT/Cobra.
IMO, I'd buy a clean 5.0 Fox or later 4.6 GT/Cobra.
#12
Its alot of work to do a 5.0 swap. It takes alot of time and research. There is no reason the 5.0 can't be reliable as a daily driver. I drive mine every single day. Your not 2 far from me, if you want we could have a mini meet sometime and you can see what its like to have a 5.0 in a ranger and see if the power difference is even worth it 2 you.
#15
Ya. my thinking was if I put the 5.0L in the truck I would have the goods of both worlds in one vehicle. But then I was thinking today with school and my mowing business I won't have much time to think of this and work on it during the summer. Its going to take alot of research and time like Rob said. Like I said earlier I think I'm going to have to be patient and stick it out a couple more years and go with option C. I'm keeping the ranger as long as its still beating, even after I graduate.
Thanks for the advice guys
Thanks for the advice guys
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