california v8 swap?s

RGMs03 · May 27, 2009

has any1 done a v8 engine swap in california with a newer model ranger? i am thinking about doing 1 if it can be done without too much hassle, or complications with cali laws.

RGMs03 · Jul 9, 2009

guess no one in cali has done 1 with a newer ranger. probly cuz no 0ne wants a 4.6 piece of shit in their ranger. should have bought a chevy, oh wait im getting 1 for free.

2001FORDRANGER · Jul 9, 2009

yes I live in Cali and doing one right now. Im adding a v8 to the ranger and yes you will have no problem as long as the donor engine is from the same year or newer. take everything you need.

Mac · Jul 9, 2009

Well it sure sounds like he doesn't like the 4.6 which is the only option if he has a '03'. I'd love to drop one in but the wiring on those would be a real nightmare in that year. That three valve is a great motor but things get expensive if rebuilding.
Dave

85_Ranger4x4 · Jul 9, 2009

Mac said:
Well it sure sounds like he doesn't like the 4.6 which is the only option if he has a '03'. I'd love to drop one in but the wiring on those would be a real nightmare in that year. That three valve is a great motor but things get expensive if rebuilding.
Dave

I would do a 2 valve in a heartbeat, they are a very nice engine.

bobbywalter · Jul 11, 2009

Mac said:
Well it sure sounds like he doesn't like the 4.6 which is the only option if he has a '03'. I'd love to drop one in but the wiring on those would be a real nightmare in that year. That three valve is a great motor but things get expensive if rebuilding.
Dave

what?

i would use a 6.0 gm engine. its the best option i see going unless you have a big budget.

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