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Ford Ranger 4X4 V8

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#1 ·
Well,I know that I'm suppose to go to school to learn,but sometimes our History teacher is just too boring to listen too,so I think about something.Today,I thought about a Ford Ranger with a 302.When I got in,I called my cousin and talked to him about it.He said that he's heard of some people doing these conversions and that they used James Duff,I believe,and his info to assist them in their conversion.Is this the guy that I need reference too?I know that I need at least a 2" body lift,a dual sump oil pan,and trim the heater box a little.But other than that,Steve,my cousin,said that I should be in the clear on this conversion.

I want to try this on a 4X4 Ranger.I was thinking around 1990 or 1992??I know that I probably won't be able to use the factory computers,seeing that I won't be using a FI 5.0,(even though I have easy access to one :D ).Anyway,I guess that I'll have to rewire the complete truck if I rip out the computers and their harnesses.Right?Plus,I'll probably have to get new gauges to put into the truck,as he stock ones wouldn't work since they will probably require the truck's factory computers.Any good suggestions on gauges?

I will have approximately $2500-$3000 when I sell my Mustang.I want to buy a Ranger that possibly has a blown engine so that it won't be that expensive.I'm thinking around $500 for one of that condition,with a good body.Does anyone think that I could do the conversion for less than $2500?I want to used a carbed 302 with a C4.I know that in the Jeg's catalogs,Heddman has headers for the 302 Ranger.Oh well,any advice,comments,questions,etc.,let me know.I want feedback on this before I dig in.

Jacob :D
 
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I guess I can see why lol.I've been looking at 1986-1988 4x4 models.They're the cheapest ones.The only thing is,I'll have to get that 8.8" rear axle from a 5.0 Mustang or something.But,that's no big deal..Just another day in the pick n' pull <img src="graemlins/crash.gif" border="0" alt="[crash]" /> lol.

Anyone know of any pics that show a V8 Ranger..Especially under the hood??

Jacob :D
 
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