350 Sbc

[JamesC]

has anyone ever put a 350 into a ranger? I have a Camaro with a body thats to rusted to fix so i was thinking of pulling the engine and dropping it into my 2wd 86 ranger. I figure ill need custom mounts, and driveshaft. I have a 4 core rad out of an explorer and i plan on doing the 8.8 swap when the engine goes in. the camaro is an 81 so i figure i could use all the wiring from the camaro and its carb'd so it shouldn't be to complicated. i also plan on doing either a 2 or 3" body lift so i figure there shouldn't be too many clearance issues.

[Wicked_Sludge]

theres a member by the name of chvlfrk whos got a 355 chebby in his 94. you might send him a PM for specifics.

as far as fitment goes, it'll be about the same as a sbf swap...and theres tons of info on the net about that.

heres chvlfrk's site: CLICKY (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2179883)

[JamesC]

Also does anyone know if the speedo cable from a TH350 will work on a ford speedo?

[chvlfrk]

has anyone ever put a 350 into a ranger? I have a Camaro with a body thats to rusted to fix so i was thinking of pulling the engine and dropping it into my 2wd 86 ranger. I figure ill need custom mounts, and driveshaft. I have a 4 core rad out of an explorer and i plan on doing the 8.8 swap when the engine goes in. the camaro is an 81 so i figure i could use all the wiring from the camaro and its carb'd so it shouldn't be to complicated. i also plan on doing either a 2 or 3" body lift so i figure there shouldn't be too many clearance issues.

YES, twice! Solid Moroso motor mounts(both top & bottom) or motor plate it (EASIEST IMO), you will need a T350 yoke & special U-joint, steerin shaft will have to modified, and if you run a SMALL electronic distributor (Mallory Unilite or late 80's, early 90's type) you won't have any firewall clearance issue (hindsight on my part).

Also does anyone know if the speedo cable from a TH350 will work on a ford speedo?

NO! Totally different connections @ speedo & trans:blush:............I'd go with some Autometer or Iequuis gauges & instumentation that will fit in the original 86 Ranger bezel...................

I've got a 87 Supercab that will be my next project, but it will be a DD and have just a mild SBC V8:clapping:............

If I can help, just drop me an email *a355ranger@bellsouth.net*

[JamesC]

I think this will be my winter project, I'm sure ill be emailing you once this project gets moving. i figured i would have to use an aftermarket speedo, but i figured i should ask before spending money.