Ranger V8 Swap - Episode 2 - Engine install

Ranger - Episode 2 - V8 fit-up

[@1953fords]

Nice job keep it up. I kept with my 2001 explorer manifolds. 👍🏻

[@pissedoffamerican4869]

About to do the same . Tired of dealing with computer's, relays,sensors, &solenoids!!!!!!! Give me a carburetor & distributor anyday !!!!!!

[@JohnSmith-qj4cf]

Great video thks

[@damianlindsey6177]

I too used the v8 ranger swap group for mine and for my steering shaft I used an xj cherokee shaft to get rid of the rag joint and free up a little more room. I also am using a 92 f150 351w

[@rosebud6157]

sir! i need your help! i have a 96 ranger, and going to swap the 5.0 and drivetrain from my 92 f150, i cannot find anywhere to help!

[@homegrowncustomsandautorep9737]

My rangers blue! And planning on doing 5.0 swap after I finish my mustang

[@puzzlefox5.076]

I haven’t posted a vid in a long time...too many home projects right now. I want to do an update on the Ranger and get get back to work on my Mustang. Good luck with your projects!

[@joumasepoes88]

One question. What oil pan for 351w ?

[@nickolasedmunds]

I'm gonna do a carb setup 351w and hei distributor with front and back swaybars and wilood brakes Monroe suspension in the back and skyjacker shocks in the front edelbrock stickers etc.

[@19jody72]

What are you doing for the clutch linkage, cable or hydraulic? Just finished mine..check it out if you get time

[@puzzlefox5.076]

Went hydraulic. Kept the original clutch master cylinder.

[@19jody72]

@@puzzlefox5.076 Hmmm.. what slave did you use? I'm using f550 master and 280z slave.. clutch engagement is right off the floor..I don't like that

[@puzzlefox5.076]

@@19jody72 I think it is the p/n for a 1986 240SX, or something like that.

[@dth2454]

the motor mounts you used...what hole did you mount them to. the 93 ranger has like three holes on each side.

[@puzzlefox5.076]

Gosh, I don't remember for sure. I'd have to look at the truck. If I remember right, they are oriented up and down? I want to say we used the highest one to get clearance for the oil pan. The next time I'm home and remember, I will take a look.

[@ericburns2421]

Have you ever tried using an adjustable steering arm it might clear give it a try hey measure twice cut once works for me holla if you hear me

[@jamesmcknight6440]

The 351has a deck height of .900 higher than the 302 and it fits better than the 351,that deck height becomes a problem also your motor mounts have to be sitting very low

[@OgGokush]

Why did you guys swap the explorer headers for the aftermarket ones?

[@puzzlefox5.076]

They didn’t work with the heads. I think the Explorer heads are GT40P heads and the plugs don’t angle as much. The plugs/spark plug boots angled right into the exhaust manifold on a couple of cylinders. The headers provided better clearance to the spark plugs. Plus, the long tube headers did make it nicer for mating up the exhaust.

[@OgGokush]

@@puzzlefox5.076 that makes a lot of sense I was asking because I wanna 5.0 swap my ranger with the explorer motor I have a 91 and wanna get everything that works thanks for the feedback!

[@kadenmorris6859]

I just bought a 92 that was 302 swapped and it used to be 4wheel but was swapped with some big 5spd. How would I go about making an exhaust for as cheap as possible that doesnt sound like shit?

[@puzzlefox5.076]

We just went to a local muffler shop and put together an exhaust that sounds decent.

[@anthonylogue8839]

i have the same exact truck color in all. did yall use the stock transmission or get a new one i was thinking of engine swapping mine with a ls2 but im a bit of a newbie i still know things but this will be my first engine swap.

[@puzzlefox5.076]

Engine and trans, tip to tail, came out of the Mustang and got transplanted in the Ranger.

[@anthonylogue8839]

@@puzzlefox5.076 thx man any tips u could give that may give me an easier time?

[@puzzlefox5.076]

Not sure about parts for making the ls2 swap easier. Not sure if Rickz Rangerz has mounts made up for that swap. Maybe check our the Ranger V8 Swap Facebook page. We found some useful info on there.

[@leslieadkins1353]

What motor mounts did you use and is that a fox body oil pan

[@puzzlefox5.076]

If I'm remembering right, the are 4.0 V6 mounts and a Rickz Rangers adapter plates. You can look on his website and I think it gives you details.

[@puzzlefox5.076]

Oh...also forgot to mention...yes, it is still the Foxbody oil pan.

[@leslieadkins1353]

@@puzzlefox5.076 Thanks man, cool build you guys have, i think i mite build one...

[@cbcb2960]

Hey bud what transmission and crossmember did you go with

[@puzzlefox5.076]

@cbcb2960 still the original T5. Crossmember is still the original crossmember...I think we just moved it back a couple inches from the original position.

[@cbcb2960]

@@puzzlefox5.076 thanks for the reply

[@austinfleece9378]

What transmission is that

[@puzzlefox5.076]

It is the original Tremec T5 out of a Mustang

[@jerrymaldonado9397]

What is there to know when swapping a v8 into a ranger thanks

[@puzzlefox5.076]

Hey, Jerry. Sorry for taking a couple days to respond. There is quite a bit to know. Just like anything else, it takes some time, patience, and trial and error. And, of course, there is more than one way to do things. I'm sure not everyone will do things the same way that we did. Is there any specific advice you are looking for?

[@leghumper1574]

I'm doing one that's completely manual everything.

[@terrysibley9636]

What headers did you run

[@puzzlefox5.076]

No I forgot the brand I think they are Scott Drake or something like that. But they are 65 through 70 Mustang Tri-Y long tubes. They were pretty reasonably priced.

[@terrysibley9636]

@@puzzlefox5.076 thanks,I've got a 2000, ranger, 302, carbureted,donor motor and t5, are from an 84 ft. Ran shorty headers for a while,minimal mods,really just a steering rod mod. Would be nice to run a full length,just trying to research which brand or style would be the most installer friendly,if there is such a thing. Lol, have a great day. Any responses are welcome. Thanks

[@user-fo5sc3di4t]

How did the tri y headers work out for you?

[@puzzlefox5.076]

Great! Just had to trim the frame a little on the right side.

[@user-fo5sc3di4t]

@@puzzlefox5.076 wondering how different the patriot h8426 is compared to Scott drake’s tri-y’s ?

[@user-fo5sc3di4t]

What size header you go with? 1 inch primaries or 1.5 primaries? Also which oil filter relocator did ya go with? Scott Drake facility is down the street from me, see if I can stop by

[@puzzlefox5.076]

I want to say they are 1.5 primaries. 1 inch seems small. I don't remember the brand of the filter relocator...but I think we ordered it off of Summit....or maybe Amazon.

[@user-fo5sc3di4t]

@@puzzlefox5.076 well we got the Tri y headers and man just a little bit of grinding on the passenger frame and it cleared the a/c box with no issues!

[@andrewjocar4507]

Why didn't you just pound the headers to fit, or is there that big of gap difference? Exhaust doesn't care which way it goes whether it's round or oblong...your not changing the internal volume

[@puzzlefox5.076]

Just the tactic we took. There was a lot of material there in the frame and we thought that was a better choice. I don't remember now how much clearance we needed.

[@darrenmorley2814]

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[@332ARA]

This is a rebuttal to your comment

[@OOICU812]

More importantly it's a non-offensive comment. Scotty would be proud.

[@jamesmcknight6440]

Your transmission crossmember is right in the way of your extaust