Ford Ranger LS Swap*5 Speed*6.0L*Chop Chop Chop*

In this episode we do a LQ9 6.0L LS Swap into a 1992 Ford Ranger with an Ar5 5 speed transmission. The LS engine had a cam swap using an ASA style cam from Summit Racing.

[@toolworkzllc844]

dude used a 91-94 explorer radiator, s10 headers with the passenger header flange moved 2 inches lower and had to smash the back of the firewall back a little.

[@thegrumpyoldmillennial328]

I have a swapped 92 5sp also! FYI the oil sender on those gauges is a dumby gauge. The sender is a switch, and there is a resistor on the back of the gauge cluster! To make it a real one, remove resistor and use a Ford sender from pre 85 Ford trucks

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

We have the Holley 3.5 screen in the car also so you can see the actual readings digitally as well. Thanks for the tip though!

[@safasfgadfva]

dope build

[@Redrockcab]

I've got an 88' Bronco 2 I'm doing the same with but with a manual transmission and Dana 44 axles.

[@jackperry9369]

Bet that thing is SMILES PER GALLON FUN

[@chanceireland2942]

I have a LQ4 6.0 from my 2003 Yukon Denali I just purchased a 1999 Ford Ranger extended cab and 5 speed manual trans it's currently the factory 4 cylinder but I would like to know a list of things I will need to mod and buy to make this swap happen and work correctly. Its going to be my first swap but just was hoping for some good tips and advice. I just want to learn and be able to teach it to my son

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Idk that I can give you an exact list but in this particular swap we used an ar5 and ict billet accessory brakets.

[@andrewgipson3289]

Very sinister looking. With some Ruugas. What kind of challenge was the using the stock shifter?

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Nothing a little cutting and welding couldn't take care of. It's the gm transmission with the Ford shifter

[@leoney1957]

I have a Ranger XLT 2x2 1989, i want to do the same thing or similar, i want a V8 and convert it to manual

[@barrymorton9161]

I'm new here and love what you are doing. Which Holley are you using?

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Terminator X

[@davidsanders11]

Did you use the factory ranger clutch master cylinder with the ar5? I'm putting a 5.3 with an ar5 in my 93 ranger and trying to find some info on what clutch feed line will work.

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

The factory master has a .75 bore which is capable of actuation the slave. So yes. -3an line

[@r3d1911]

Big question... The motor mounts. I'm currently ls swapping my 2000 2wd ranger and having clearance issues knowing it needs to go higher in the engine bay. Currently using DD 280z mounts and they sit too far down in the engine bay. You have any photos of info on your custom mounts? Please!!!

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

I don't unfortunately

[@user-zq3qr4jf8r]

Nice build bro, what seats are those they look badass

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

I have no idea. Never really paid attention to be honest.

[@user-mi4rb4vr5g]

What steering column did you use? I have custom-made my headers on my 98 Ford ranger and I’m not like in the way. It sounds.

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Stock column. I built a new shaft for it from the firewall to box.

[@CarlosRodriguez-yx4iq]

Hey I love what you did with the ranger I have a 79 Monte Carlo with a small block what do you think we can do to it I don't like the 350 trans it has 411 gears in the rear and dual possy where you located at seems like Florida

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

St. Petersburg, FL

[@eriktulgetske6402]

Hey so I have an 85 fanger I would like to do this to. I may or may not get message back but was wondering about a good cam

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Well there really is no correct answer. There is a plethora of cams out there based on a ton of variables. The Truck Norris cam is very popular, sounds good and works well on a completely stock engine. Hope that helps

[@jackperry9369]

Where u get headers at do u have a parts list for build? I wanna do a ranger short bed stepside any sites for this build on ranger ls swap

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

We built all the parts ourselves

[@chrishansen7004]

How well does the ar5 hold up too abuse? Also how does the gearing feel, does it fall out of power on the shifts? Ar5 has some pretty wide gears compared too a t5

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

There are plenty of people that abuse the ar5 and have had good luck. I personally thing it would hold up just find for a driver but any sort of application that is going to get abused I just don’t trust it personally. In this application the gear ratios worked out just fine. As far as the t5 goes, I would trust this trans over that thing

[@desmondauffrey7823]

Hey, looking to put a 5.3 into a ranger here. I've got a 2004r but I think manual would be much more fun. now with this swap what is needed ? I've got a 5.3 out of a 2011 silverado is has a 4l60 4x4 with T case. what do I need to find and buy for it ? if you've got any links it'd be super helpful thanks !

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

We built everything custom for this truck so idk how much off the shelf stuff you can buy for it. Ours was also 2wd so you are kind of on your own for the 4wd stuff.

[@Dustin-jj5eh]

I've got a 91 extended cab I want to do this to. Someone point me in the direction of where to start please

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

There isn’t really out there as a “kit”. If I remember correctly someone was making the engine mounts at one point. Other than that you are kinda on your own. If you are looking to just drop it off and pick it up complete, feel free to shoot us an email for an estimate - [e-mail]

[@hunterwilson5670]

I'm doing a LS swap to my 92 ranger I would want to know if I can reach out to you and get some pointers where I should start and how I should do it

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

[e-mail]

[@brentrichards1200]

I'd love to know how much you charge for all this. I have a lifted 93 Ranger with the 2.3, and I think walking is faster. Of course, I would want heater and a/c.

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

This swap was roughly $19k

[@tholmes8474]

@@Zero2SixtyPerformance dam out of my ballpark lmao

[@johnsonbraJ]

6spd gearbox t6 4x2 can fit 6spd t6 4x2

[@chriswise1232]

Do you think off the shelf headers would have fit if you had relocated the steering shaft exit point on the firewall?

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Maybe but remaking the shaft was mich easier

[@chriswise1232]

@@Zero2SixtyPerformance I'm fine with a custom shaft, but what I'm asking is if there's any off the shelf headers that would fit if the steering shaft could me moved out of the way. I'd much rather do a column relocation and a custom shaft than a set of diy headers.

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

V8 s10 headers will be close. The problem is the factory shaft has a huge rubber damper on it which will contact the headers.

[@BeastV33]

Turbo it now

[@IdahoFG4]

I have a 91 ford ranger 5 speed with the 2.3, I am looking to do the same thing, no a/c or heater too. Could you by chance give me a list of the stuff needed besides the engine and trans

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Shoot me an email, [e-mail]

[@IdahoFG4]

@@Zero2SixtyPerformance I sent an email

[@PulpoManiacs]

How much did it cost to build the hold thing

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Roughly 18k

[@BlueDaBos-lu1kb]

Did you fab your own motor mounts. If not which company did you go with ..

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

We fabricated the mounts

[@BlueDaBos-lu1kb]

Ate you making them for order. If not where would you recommend

[@houstonrccrawlers6445]

Ive got a 02 ranger that i wanna do a lq9 or a lt from the 1ss

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Let's do it!

[@daniellittlefield2946]

How can I get ahold of you brother I want to do this exact swap for my 07 single cab 5 speed

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

[e-mail] or 727-346-8919

[@reynaldosotelo9240]

What oil pan are you using?

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Hummer

[@javieraranda2952]

Do u keep the original transmission?

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

We used an Ar5 transmission

[@BeastV33]

How much does a build like this cost

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

$19k installed

[@mamel45]

Can the ar5 hold the 400hp?

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Yes. Idk how much I would trust it on something that’s going to get beat on or a heavy vehicle

[@mikebauer6865]

fabulous, no AC? Fl.?

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

No AC. Customer didn't want it.

[@mikebauer6865]

@@Zero2SixtyPerformance oh, well, let me not forget, a Really Righteous ride! Vroom!

[@rubenvillalobos15]

How did you get it to bleed correctly bro ?

[@rubenvillalobos15]

The clutch system

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Nothing special. Remote bleeder like any other GM vehicle with the same style release bearing

[@jessemendoza1415]

Where and when can I buy this from you lol 😂

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Right now. Cmon down!

[@jays6.021]

Is that a IAT sensor in the intake tube?

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Yes it is

[@jays6.021]

@@Zero2SixtyPerformance is there any difference between the plastic one and the one that screws in the intake ?

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

@@jays6.021 No there is not

[@jays6.021]

@@Zero2SixtyPerformance Thank you it will be my first time using IAT sensor and not MAF

[@jacejackson4150]

How was the driveline set up? What changes did you make to it?

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Currently stock rear end with ar5 transmission

[@seth_ischilln]

What rear end are u using

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Factory rear end for now

[@seth_ischilln]

@@Zero2SixtyPerformance how much would this cost me if I brought u mine

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

This swap was roughly 18k installed

[@brandondickerson50]

1988 ford ranger swap lq4 6.o whats all need guy seems l I ke funn plz hellp

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

Fabricate mounts. Other than that pretty straightforward

[@robertortiz4250]

What's the ballpark price on a set up just like this in a 98 2wd ranger but with working ac

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

16-18k installed

[@earlprice7200]

Labor .... What kind of money went into this install?

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

7k

[@user-mi4rb4vr5g]

What steering column did you use? I have custom-made my headers on my 98 Ford ranger and I’m not like in the way. It sounds.

[@Zero2SixtyPerformance]

It’s a custom shaft and factory column