How realistic is it to put a 351w with a 3 speed auto and manual transfer case into my ranger and SAS it and have it on about 35s. I have all the parts to do it except axles. I’m pulling the motor transmission and transfer case out of my 92 f350 and pulling the axles from it too for another truck and scrapping the body. I want to be able to daily drive the ranger but I also want to be able to take it to Galloways 4x4 center (Richfield NC), Big Lick (mount pleasant NC) and other places and back to back truck pull it on some 33s on the weekends. I’d convert it to a carb motor so I don’t have to mess with wiring. Talk to me. Probably going to have true dual straight pipes for exhaust

 

what transmission? C6? you will have to do a crapload of fabrication to the trans tunnel to get it to fit. The C6 is a monster of a transmission. Yes carb'd engines have less wiring but still some you would have to do.

anything is possible with enough time and money.

 

I believe it’s a c4. Form what I’ve seen I should just have to get motor mounts and fab up trans mounts and carb it then wiring. Then when the time rolls around fab the front end to get a Dana 35 under it.

 

2nd Gen. Rangers still have the TTB and a 351 will bolt in the same way a 5.0L will BUTT !
Just thinking off the top of my head.
Brake Master might get in the way of the left hand head/valve cover; is there a fix, yes but for a Bronco, (EB) !

I have to ask, why a 351 when a 5.0L fits so well.
I used a C4 with adapter for the OEM Transfer Case, both drive shafts fit, no interference except the body area above the transmission bell housing, needs to be bent over for clearance.
This setup with a stock '93 motor out of a Stang, was all the power I could need, it was fast !

Contact Advanced Adapters and see if the Adapter Motor mounts are different or any other part of the adapters needed for the 351 swap.

Just a point... my 5.0L, auto, 4x, got an average MPG of 20, my 2.9L got an average MPG of 18; I'm just guessing here but the 351 was a gas hog so I'm thinking if you get 18 MPG you will be lucky.

Good Luck on your choices but there is a reason why there are so many 5.0L/302 Engines in Ranger and no too many other engines.

 

First of all my ranger is only a 2wd right now the whole point in the swap is to get 4x4. Also I’m going with 351 because it’s what I have at my disposal right now because the body of the truck it’s in is rotted.

 

Is the 351 a "W", a "C", or a "M" version ?

The 351W is wider than the 302/5.0L and requires more room... the heater box gets in the way more than it does with the 5.0L... I mentioned the Brake Booster but I'm not sure just how much interference.
Also, the Exhaust, it will be higher and further towards the fenders... as stated There is a lot of fabrication to be done to make it fit... you might save time and money rethinking the engine.

Either way Good Luck.

 

It’s a w motor

 

Ok on the "W" Motor.
Have you taken time to do some measuring of the engine bay vs the motor; as I said earlier, there is good reasons not too many 351W's are used for engine swaps in the Ranger.
Anything can be done but why make so much extra work for yourself.

Luck on your swap, it will be a beast when the 351W is in place.

I just reread you 1st posting... using the drivetrain from a '92 F350 wow a lot of work to begin with but if you are dedicated anything is possible. The idea of what it will take to get the 351W in place is a moot point.
302W/5.0L adapter motor mounts should work with the 351W, only question now is the length of the tranny and T/C, then you will probably need new driveshafts.
Even if the trans is a C4, which I'm thinking NOT, the T/C will be larger and possibly require the new mount you mentioned and then the driveshafts... !
Mounting the axle will be interesting, full width axles on a Ranger based frame will require fabricating hangers for the spring, the trac-bars, the steering box will need help, and then you need to look at the brake booster for two reasons. 1) Will the width of the 351 get in the way and 2}) will the capacity of the brake system work with the larger braking system of the F350. Also, the heater Box, if you retain the OEM Ranger Heater, it WILL require modifications, even when using the narrower 5.0L you have to cut the Heater Box on the engine side for clearance.

You have definitely chosen a big project... again good luck and don't forget pictures, this will be an interesting build.

 

I’m very dedicated to it because it’s my first truck. Your right about anything is possible my dad has a 2wd 1965 Ford f100 with a small block in it in high school now it’s 4x4 big block and lifted on 37s. Once again dedication

 

The F150s and up, have the same frames for 4x4 or 2x4, so although it is still work, and dedication that gets it done, it is a simpler process on a full sized truck.
The Ranger has two frames, 4x or 2x, bu I always thought I 2x would be a better frame for an SAS, the Engine Cross Member is different.

I had a Friend that did a Early Bronco SAS in a 2x '88 Ranger, it looked good, the axle looked like they were made for it, he used Coils in the front with Radius Arms.

As a lot of members in a Truck Club I belong to would say, "Any part can go in any Truck, if you have the mind for it" !

Get pictures and keep posting.

 

Pictures of the ranger. Going to get full size axles most likely. I’ll get some pictures of the f350

 

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Picture of the f350. The axles are going under my 78 f150

 

OK on the axles, what are you thinking on for the Ranger SAS ?

The Ranger looks in decent condition.

 

Probably a D44. Haven’t decided on rear yet. I’ll need a rear end anyway because mine is almost toast and a 351 would burn it

 

The Early Bronco Axles appear to be a little wider than the Ranger but not much, front and rear !

Keep your eyes open those axles take a lot of work out of the equation.