V8 ford ranger parts list breakdown. Easy way to swap.

[@Tealmoney8571]

I have been tossing around the idea of swapping a 5.0 in my 2001 Mazda b 2500. Its in great shape, this video gave me some motivation to do it! Love the ranger and the mustang!

[@phelpsbennett4625]

Have you done it?

[@tapatio1425]

I am very jealous! Badass truck! Love the simplicity behind it

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

Thanks man

[@brad5316]

What a great project you're building I love Rangers, they are so classic!

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

My 3rd v8 build on one I love them

[@dakotagarcia1462]

Recently blew the engine in mine and I wanted to v8 swap it cause well....might as well so this is great

[@02autogt]

Have a very similar build going on myself. Mines a 97 but I swapped all of the sheet metal forward of the firewall to an 04 and using an 01-03 grill. Mine has a 96 Explorer 5.0 with a stock Fox cam, ported GT40's , and ported lower intake. I'm using a 96 f150 PCM to run everything (only year Ford had OBD2 with a distributor in a 302). Tune it with SCT PRP. Mine is a flareside as well and will be white also. I have polished 17x5 and 15x10 Weld RTS' on it.

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

This is my third and favorite one so far you’ll love it I enjoy it more than anything I’ve had and I’ve had a lot lol

[@maj.kamper9314]

I got a 99 with a 2000 5.0 swap it’s a step side , single cab I got 18x11’s on 335s in the back and 18x9.5 in front on r888 all the way around. It’s a nice green color.

[@jimboslice1383]

What was the v8 swap like was a a big pain or was it relatively easy as far as swaps go

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

@@jimboslice1383 I had the engine and trans in within 30 mins and bolted up its super easy

[@1HotLegendLS]

That wouldn't be an option here, that vehicle would have to meet emissions regulations for 2005 model year. But in states with no inspection or emissions testing, it's a great simple swap!

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

Yea one of the few good things about kentucky

[@1HotLegendLS]

@@sn95andsbfgarage27 I'm putting a 4.0L Barra inline 6 turbo in a 86 Ranger. Luckily non-Obd2 is exempt here. But I'll still have a cat on it as they do visibly inspect that

[@jondavis3582]

​@@sn95andsbfgarage27 i love this state

[@maj.kamper9314]

Real men don’t ask for permission! Be a man!

[@michaelcarrillojr453]

In Texas it has to be 2 years old to 24 tops to be inspectable anymore than that it’s free game and in certain counties only. I’m happy I live in a smog free so I can do whatever I want and the safety inspection is pretty simple and they don’t sweat it as much.

[@mycobrars]

It would be awesome if you could list the part numbers used. Like engine mounts, headers, etc.

[@bryanguerrero768]

I second this

[@adamcartwright6220]

I third this! Plz? Lol. Thank you for the information! Badass truck and mustang!

[@RobertGonzalez-su6se]

Hey man... thanks for the info on the Hedman Headers. the 88403 are the black ceramic coated version of the 88400. They fit perfect in my 1998 Ranger. I'm using a 5.0 from a 1998 Explorer. That was my last obstacle. I'm gonna build a mild stroker and have some fun. I'm doing an offroad prerunner style though. Anyway. Thanks again.

[@Gdbnto2000]

HOT DAMN MY BROTHER!!! I have a 2000 Ford Ranger that’s in near mint condition and I would absolutely Love to do an engine swap exactly as you describe here!!! I’m completely on board with what you’re saying about performance and reliability and practicality Bro! How much would you want to do my truck just like you’ve done with yours here???

[@Gdbnto2000]

Oh and I would also help you do it all right along side you because of everything I could learn from helping you do this!!! I’ve already replaced everything in it myself and the engine swap would be a crowning achievement for me!!!

[@justinfahnestock5067]

How hard would it be you think to put a Ford Explorer Sport rear big power window in a ranger cab.

[@joekostelac4707]

Hi I'm getting ready to do your 302 swap. Was wondering about the fuel pump. Were you able to just connect to the existing fuel line. Or did you have to bypass the old fuel pump somehow. And how did you do it?

[@oamuxi8625]

depends on if 302 is carb or not. you’ll need an inline pump to make it like 7psi i think. if not then it should connect to the existing line

[@Rust-eze.]

Thanks for the parts list! Great video I’ve watched it about 3 different times now. Going to have to try and tackle this project as my 3.0 is now dead. Are you on any forums or anything? Would love to grab some advice from you on this one, seeking some help!

[@evergreendorneymahoning5435]

Another question I have concerning the 4.0 motor mounts - I bought the set of 1/2 inch steel plates that bolt to the 302 block and then, if you look down at the stock 3.0 frame mounts still in my truck, you can see the big height difference in the top of the the mounts from left to right - do the 4.0 frame mounts, when installed, come up to be level with each other so my adapter plates , when bolted up to the mounts, allows my 302 to sit level? Right now, 9if I were to drop the 302 onto the 3.0 mounts, the V8 would sit crooked - sorry if I sometimes over-explain things LOL! Thanks

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

@@evergreendorneymahoning5435 I’m not sure I do know my mount said you must use 4.0 motor mounts I would say that is why mine were level

[@Suelo_Ranger]

When you say f550 master cylinder do you mean it like as in the clutch master cylinder from a 99 to 07 ford f550 super duty?

[@theguyinmaine]

I heard you say 4 cylinder drive shaft, so I assume the truck was a 4 cylinder to start. You used a v6 radiator. I have a mint 2002 xlt with a 4 and 5 speed. The 4 might not have long. Will the trans work behind a 302? Thanks

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

You can’t use the original transmission from any of the motors rangers had I used a foxbody t5

[@justonpreble4083]

Where did you buy a new carpet kit for your single cab ranger?

[@SBS_Auto]

98-2000 is a direct swap plug and play from 98+ explorer 5.0

[@alanlyons1195]

Please elaborate! Are you saying that a 1998 + 5.0 Explorer engine into a 1998 to 2000 4 cylinder Ranger is plug and play? (Gauges, ignition, tach, fuel, and A.C all plug and play?????)

[@skippy8799]

@@alanlyons1195that’s what he said. He doesn’t and shouldn’t have to elaborate either. Be thankful he planted a thought seed and do your own research from seed. Thanks SBS

[@alanlyons1195]

I disagree. @@skippy8799

[@michaelthomas8097]

Long tube headers witch ones fit with no problem

[@johnblake4784]

Very awesome. I’m curious as to how you wired up the tachometer? Where does it gets its signal from?

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

I used a aftermarket I didn’t use anything from the factory besides the gas gauge I don’t use the factory gauges due to running aftermarket

[@sgt420sx]

I’m running the same master/slave cylinder set up.I cant get it to work it will not bleed out and to move the fork at all

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

I haven’t had any issues I did have to preload the fork some to give it enough throw but it’s been fine for years now

[@sgt420sx]

@@sn95andsbfgarage27 I tried preloading it some,I wants to stay engaged and doesn’t want to hold either it’s like the clutch is slipping and also not fulling disengaging.does your clutch go to the floor before it finally hits a hard spot does it have resistance the entire stroke?

[@jonprice1623]

How did you lower it? Shocks and drop kit?

[@jonathannorris4414]

I have a 97 explorer with 5.0 no spark any ideas got it this way can’t seems to figure it out changed cam an crank sensors no spark ignition switch still nothing

[@shawnstouffer8249]

Couldn’t make out what cylinder heads you said. Looked on eBay, but don’t wanna end up with trash heads lol. You have a link by chance?

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

@@shawnstouffer8249 The company that I bought these from no longer sell for small block Forge that I know of they’re made by Skip white

[@gavannapper2348]

Do you run a full mustang t5 or one with the s10 tail housing

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

@@gavannapper2348 regular fox t5

[@steveengelking7998]

New sub! Keep the vids coming. Thank you.

[@spencercooper8219]

I'm in Kentucky and I got a 97 explorer 5.0 in that I'm thinking about buying, will t5 bolt right up? What driveshaft will I have to run? 8.8 rear end

[@skorpoolr]

How hard do you think it would be to have working 4x4 with a 5.0 (carbureted 302) swap?

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

@@skorpoolr if it’s already a 4x4 not hard at all

[@EdwardHaydon-q3s]

Is the Power Steering pump stock or off of a Explorer? what year Explorer was used?

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

I used the explorer power steering pump most parts are from I believe a 97-98

[@joekostelac4707]

How did you handle the anti theft wiring? Did you bypass it?

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

Yes I only use the key to turn on accessories And coil. Push button start for the starter

[@L4T3R_Racing]

Spray the walls down lol !😂

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

You know it

[@EdwardHaydon-q3s]

Since all of your front accessories were from a Explorer, would the accessories from a 2000 Ranger work as well? any idea?

[@tapatio1425]

No not at all 2 different engines.

[@eric5.080]

I have 98 Ford Ranger PreRunner with a 4.0 but looking to swap to a 5.0 wjat ford explorer year would work best and simple ?

[@MartinRanger65]

96-01 was the only year they offered a 5.0

[@overlordisgoogle8431]

Wow wonderful job.

[@justonpreble4083]

I wish Ford would do a Retro 2011 Ranger Splash edition in 2024 with a 2.7L EcoBoost AWD

[@wyattaltman7021]

What did you do to the factory fuel pump/sending unit, is it blocked off or removed or something different?

[@joekostelac4707]

Hey Wyatt did you get an answer to your question? I have a similar question

[@wyattaltman7021]

@@joekostelac4707I did

[@TheDiamondLadder]

@@wyattaltman7021share the knowledge 🙏🏽

[@wyattaltman7021]

@@TheDiamondLadder what I ended up doing to mine was removing the factory pump and using an inline pump with a pickup tube

[@evergreendorneymahoning5435]

I know you used a self regulating in line electric fuel pump for the 6 to 8 psi that the carb needs but my question i: was there an existing high pressure fuel pump in the tank and, if so, how did you get around that?

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

@@evergreendorneymahoning5435 I left the factory set up but used a fitting on the bottom of the tank to feed the fuel line. It was a barbed fitting I bought that just uses gravity

[@evergreendorneymahoning5435]

@@sn95andsbfgarage27 was there already a hole in the bottom of the tank in order to add the gravity fitting?

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

@@evergreendorneymahoning5435 I made the hole

[@tommywilliams1402]

Any chance you could do a parts list in the description lol

[@chrisdolt7300]

Whats your tire wheel combo?

[@BurntGaming03]

Ok so I have a 94 ranger I want to engine swap or add a turbo to for the explorer parts would I just go with the same year model as my ranger??

[@EdwardHaydon-q3s]

I just purchased a 1969 302 engine that has totally been rebuilt for my 2000 Ranger. What AC unit did you install and how difficult was it to install?

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

I used the factory ac lines and explorer compressor with the explorer brackets

[@hellhound1389]

That block is too big. You need a Windsor block not a Cleveland. Look for a 302/5.0 from a Fox body or 79 and newer

[@davidhicks2178]

​@@hellhound1389the 1969 302 is a Windsor block, same as the 289 is a Windsor block. Cleveland block was a 351, but also there was a 351 Windsor block. 1969 302 is pretty much exactly the same as a 1996 302, execute 69 might have the fat spark plugs instead of the small peanut plugs they changed to in the mid 70s.

[@FetchinFords]

What’s your suspension setup on the truck? Looks awesome and planning on this for mine in the future

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

Just flip kit in the rear and 4 inch drop in the front

[@FetchinFords]

@@sn95andsbfgarage27 I didn’t know if you had any special springs cause of the 302, but I’d say with aluminum heads it probably isn’t that much heavier

[@johnblake4784]

How did you hook up the throttle cable and fuel lines? I’m going to be doing this here soon as well. Right here in Kentucky lol

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

Used stock throttle cable and fuel lines I tapped into the fuel tank and ran a inline fuel pump with fuel line .

[@tommywilliams1402]

Wonder if I can do this to my 98 Mazda b2500 se it’s a 4 banger

[@burtgummerVerified]

Yes you can. Find a 98-99 V8 explorer or mountaineer and swap. everything will work like factory.

[@hellhound1389]

These rangers are actually dressed up Mazdas. Anything you can do to this you can do to that. But I say why because I built an 85 ranger Baja truck with a 5 speed and a racing 2.3 4 banger bored to 2.7 with a sandrail engine kit. I made plenty of V8 guys cry when it did a wheel stand screaming like a banshee

[@evergreendorneymahoning5435]

What did you do for an oil pan? It looks like the front sump on a standard 302 pan will be laying on the cradle in my 2000 Ranger 3.0

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

I used the stock foxbody pan as it clears but not by much

[@evergreendorneymahoning5435]

@@sn95andsbfgarage27 I've been reading a lot about this all day and I think my best bet is to remove the 3.0, buy the swap mounts, and drop the 302 onto the mounts and go from there - I do not know what original donor this engine came from so that is what I might simply do - going to go and look at it tomorrow morning

[@jonprice1623]

What style front suspension is that?

[@andrewfugitt6134]

I have so many questions and I also live in KY.... Anyway I can get ahold of you?

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

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[@sgt420sx]

Any issues with your distributor gear being eaten up by the roller cam and or damage to the cam gear ?

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

No just make sure you run a bronze distributor gear and you’ll be fine

[@sgt420sx]

@@sn95andsbfgarage27 sounds good,also I figured out how to get the stock tach to work on a HEI distributor,oil pressure and temp gauge all works,pm for details if needed

[@joekostelac4707]

I'm going to replace my 2.5 2003. I am going automatic trans because im too lazy to push a clutch. What do you think the best trans would be to install so as to not have to change/ alter the D.S. What year range is your block. Thanks

[@gianlukeakins6162]

I have a 4.0 ranger and it has a 5r55e. That Tranny is solid, the 4r44e is the same minus OD. Not sure how either fit onto a 2.5 though

[@sandwich1247]

can i get a parts list

[@carloslopezcolon4387]

I like your approach simple sexy stupid. I am doing an explorer swap I a don’t want to deal with efi wires or oem emission

[@Dannyfar]

I just bought an 08 ranger 3.0 automatic transmission. It has about 260k(doubt she has much life in her). I use it to drive to work and back, but I’m starting to fall in love with this little truck. I want to put. 5.0 in it. Do you have any advice for me? P.s I’m sorry to hear about your father. RIP Sir.

[@mamel45]

Stock gas tank?

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

Yes stock tank added a fitting on the bottom of the tank to run the inline electric fuel pump

[@trentphillips2077]

Awesome 👌

[@steveengelking7998]

Bardstown? As in Bardstown KY?

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

Yes sir

[@melvinfreeman3353]

I need to swap

[@oscarramirez-ol4xm]

Is there anyway I could reach out and get a parts list?

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

Yea do you have fb

[@hedgepethracing9590]

460 stroked in mine. 871 blower, 4 link etc. Work in progress.

[@zaza5913]

Looking to do this to my 2000 ford f150 with a 2000 ford explorer tremec t5 trans forged internals and possibly nos ( got to out run a 19 dodge ram 5.7 hemi)

[@jimmyhamm6041]

Think someone needs a swap from 2004 ford lightning to a ford ranger.

[@Sean10061]

Did the t5 shifter fit in the factory shifter hole or did you have to cut a new one? It’s hard to tell in the video

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

It’s moved back about 6-8 inches

[@hellhound1389]

This is nothing new. True builders have been cramming V8s in small vehicles since the 70s. I both swapped a 327 in an 89 Sonoma and the craziest was putting a race tuned 440 big block in a 01 Dakota RT.

[@jimragan9432]

thats badass! i have a 2011 4 banger thats cherry with 35k original miles. my wife giggles at my little toy as she dives a 5.3 silverado. ya well, i might come after you woman!

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

@@jimragan9432 it’s such a easy cheap swap no reason not to do it lol

[@tylrjsph]

you have an instagram?

[@sn95andsbfgarage27]

@1994quikstang