Hello Everyone, I'm back. Formerly "MemphisSenior" Sold my 2002 Ranger in 2014. Regretted it within a week. After 2 years in a Frontier and 2 more in a Canyon, I'm ready to come back to Ranger. Going to wait for the NEW Ranger but based on what I've been reading I don't think I'm going to like it. SO, time for a new project. I'll be looking for a 2005-2007 Ranger. Hoping to swap in an F150, 3.5L, 375hp EcoBoost engine with the 6 sped transmission. I figure that should get it down the road better than the 3.0L (3 slow) I had in the 2002. What I need are the physical dimensions of the engine as well as the transmission. Hight, length, width, weight, etc. Does anyone know where I can find these figures? I want to see if the EcoBoost engine will fit in the Ranger engine bay WITHOUT major body work. Thanks everyone

 

Welcome back to the forum

With turbos 3.5l weighs in at 450lbs, so aluminum block really helps with the weight
The 4cyl Lima 2.3l turbo weighed in at 450lbs
302(5.0l) V8 as well, non-turbo

There is a video swap for this, you do need to modify the body, watch the video to see changes needed.
Google: ford ranger 3.5l swap
There is a part 1 and part 2 but didn't see a part 3


Found measurements here: Ecoboost 3.5l measurements

To give you an idea of the differences the Ford 5.0l V8 is 19" wide, 21" tall and 28" long
And it fits, but barely

Main reason for a swap like this is the MPG, horse power can be gained with the standard V8 swap which fits and has been done many times

 

Thanks Ron. This build is not yet a done deal. Just looking for options at this point. At nearly 80 years of age, I no longer need/want a fire breathing, asphalt, melting, V8. When I started my 2002 Ranger project back in 2003 every mod I did was with a 400+ HP V8 in mind. My stop lite Grand Prix racing days are over. (for the most part.) So I'd be more than happy with 0-60 times in the 5-6 sec range. As long as I can merge onto a 70 mph freeway without getting to nervous the way I use to with my 2002 and 3.0l. Thank you again for the help.

 

Another option might be to get a 2001 to 2012 Ranger with 2.3l Duratec 4cyl, or Mazda B2300, and do Ecoboost/turbo conversion

These only came in 2WD, and had some power for 4cyl engines, more the the 3.slow, lol, worth a test drive
2.3l ran 143hp, 3.0l was 140hp, but 2.3l feels like even more
2.3l turbo 250hp

And you don't have to swap the whole engine, you can, but people have added turbo with 12psi boost and no blown engines.....yet
Transmission and motor mounts were the same bolt up

 

Thanks for the info Ron.
Part of the reason for the turboboost swap is "novelty." I think part of the reason we customize a vehical is so we can have something unique. So for me, a V8 is just not an option. It's been done before, many times.
Also, a 3.5l EcoBoost, depending on which version I get, will produce between 325 & 365 HP and 400+ lb-ft of torque @ 2500rpm in stock form. I plan to gear this truck to run at about 2100-2200 rpm at 70 mph. And it will run all day long on REGULAR gas.
About the 2.3L Duratec engine with 12 psi boost. I'm thinking that's going to require PREMIUM fuel. To get 250hp. (Instead of the 325hp minimun from the V6.) I don't know about Canada, but where I live in the SE U.S. the difference in price between REGULAR & PREMIUM gas is 60¢ (U.S.) per gallon. So about $12.00 (U.S.) per 20 gallon fill-up. If you believe the EPA mpg figures, an F-150 with either the 325 or 365 hp engine gets 23mpg on the highway. I'm thinking in a Ranger, which is several hundred to a thousand lb. lighter, that figure should go up to 25mpg or maybe even 26 mpg. Also these engines have been produced for the last 6-8 years and used in everything from F-150's & Lincolns to Mustangs & Explorers. So they should be plentiful in the junk yards at reasonable prices. So the only question I have is "will they fit and how much will it cost to make it fit?"

BTW. If you're interested, here's a link to the 2002 Ranger I started 16 years ago. https://www.ranger-forums.com/projec...rangers-57517/

 

You have a good eye and GREAT attention to details, very impressive build

3.5l EcoBoost should be a great conversion in your hands