Yes, I thought about it.. and I'm starting to really think about it.

It, like the 4.0 OHV is a bulletproof and torqey motor, but the Jeep motor/transmission combo has a ton more aftermarket when it comes to transmissions, adapters and transfer cases..

Who has really looked at how an I6 4.0 mounts up? and how big it is in relation to a ranger motor/trans/t-case. I guess this is where the ranger-gone-jeep-owners will help out..

Lemme know what you think.

 

i think it would be a great idea, like u said the 4.0 I-6 is a bulletproof motor plus a good amount of tq, it'd be cool to see this happen

 

So first you sas the truck and now you talk about putting a jeep motor in your truck?.....wouldn't it of been cheaper to buy a jeep? lol j/k

Though if your going to go to that much hassle I would just v8 your ranger.

 

Why not just mount up a Ford trans that has more aftermarket parts? Same as the T-case? Or a 302?

From what I remember on my buddies Cherokee, it is long. Obviously an Inline is going to be longer than a V6.

Honestly I think the only way you are going to find out is if you can go to the wreckers and measure everything up.

 

hell, keep it ford and put the 300 ci straight 6 in it.....

 

300 straight 6 would be badass to.. lol.... might wana check over on jeepsunlimited.com for spec's on the 4.0, good info over there just a bunch of douches..


242cu inch long block

 

5.0

5.0

5.0

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Hmm, I dont know man. My buddy has one and it is a kinda long block. If you are going threw that hassle, I would just put a 5.0 in. Do you have any reason why not to?

 

haha
Jeeps are lame.. I saw a sticker that said, "You bought that? I BUILT this!"

I want that sticker some day, I'm not worthy of it yet being that the truck is still really mild. A v8 would be cool, I'm also tossing around the idea of a carbureted 302 runnin on propane. A Jeep 4.0 just has SOOOOO much aftermarket for it. hell i can get 4:1 in a stock tcase, or just get a rubicon case and bolt it up for 4:1.. I can get a Dana 300 to bolt up to a jeep trans probably and thats a really good case, and not as fawking huge as a 205.

 

I work at a shop that has jeeps coming in all the time, so i could just measure one there.

 

like has been said, if you are gonna swap motors why not go 302 or 351, hell, 5.4 for that matter lol.

 

I think the engine would be too long for the Ranger's engine bay.

Why 5.0? Everyone does is or wants to do it. I say be different.

 

I love the sound of V8s.. but 302s in rangers are all over the place.

 

I think you would regret it if you put a jeep 4.0. Atleast a 5.0 and if it was propane it would be even better.

 

a 5.4 is HUGE. Maybe a chevy 5.3, or 6.0. i guess a 6.0 is huge.. but its cool

I could wait till i truggy it so i have no restrictions

 

toyota driveline would be cool, but I hate that there are NO options for a front dig capability on toyota drivelines.

 

If I the intent on keeping my truck and making it a offroad rig only I would stick with a 4.0. Toyota 4.0 that is. With 6 the speed.

 

if your going carbed put a 351 in that is a much better motor than the 302, not to mention its got alot more power.

I cant figure out why to put in a 302, what is a stock 302 rated? and after the swap are you(or anyone) really going to have the money to beef it up? or before for that matter.

Going a carbed 351 will open many doors, worst problem will be a manual tranny and a manual tcase, but find the right F250 and I think you would be golden. I am sure some f150s had it too. That would be a BW1356M which would then open the doors for a STAK Monster 3 speed case.

 

it is pretty big, but it will mount between the frame rails. so its possible. worst part is the wiring, i am dreading that already.

 

there's a big thread on pirate about how the 3 speed staks like to pop out of gear

Hence reasons 1 through 9532325 Why i want a carb'd engine.

 

really, never seen it. all well i cant afford one right now anyway.

thats why Nick is wiring mine. LOL And im still worried about it!

 

couldnt you use an f150 tranny and tcase with a 351 out of a newer bronco that has mas air?

 

even tho is a small toyota motor.. the 22R is a beast....but then again it is a 4cyl....

 

not a bad idea. my buddy put a 300 straight 6 in his 96

 

those little 4 bangers still break tons of crap.. it could very well be the 10:1 reduction in the t-case's though