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Old 04-05-2006, 11:50 PM
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my question is if i had a 95 ranger would ther ebe anyway i could fit a 302 in it with out geting any new adjustments. my big worrie is that the ranger would not be able to support the 302's power and distroy my rear end. would i have to readjust and add items to it to give the support or can it ba a simple swap with little adjustments!
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Old 04-06-2006, 02:12 AM
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Tbird,
Motor swaps arent easy in general, and probably shouldnt be advised unless undertaken by persons of experience. I went through a swap, inexperienced, on an old vehicle that on the surface sounds like it should have been a cake walk. IT WASNT. Along the way a lot of information and confidence was gained, but at a high price in time and money.
The rear end should hold up, short of putting it on the strip, and assuming it is in good order.
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Old 04-06-2006, 10:36 AM
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might want to think about getting an explorer rear end
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I've done two 2WD 80's Rangers now, and haven't had any problems with the rear axel. Your biggest challange, is best location of motor in engine bay. I tried one forward, and one back, as in one has heater/fan box cut, and the other is forward enough that I didn't touch the heater/fan box. My Bronco II had a lift, so position of engine wasn't an issue. Next project is a 4X4 Ranger with 302. Best of luck, and ask lots of questions.
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really cool news i was hopeing that i wouldent really have to change much. i am still looking for a ranger as of right now and also looking for a 5.0 89 stang i am still young and have lots of dreams hahahhah but i know it will get done i am just asking for futhure reference but i really appreaciate it and if i start it soon i will be sending you some mail if i got some questions lol
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