My rebuild of my new 84 Ranger 302

[84FreakRanger]

84 u must be having blast in this truck.lol. been quite in ya thread. Any news on the rear?

Yes, been super busy with the holidays. I got a 8.8 rear end with u-bolts and plates from a 1992 ford ranger on black friday while I was visiting my mom. Can't wait to put a locker in it and next will be the leave springs to replace. I drove the Ranger 360 miles round trip and got 13-15 mpg so I'm happy with that being a carb motor

 

[prymetime1]

What kind of locker are u putting in? Are u planning on upgrading axles? Seems the 250 going price for an expo rear gets things done all in one shot. And that's some decent mpg right there! Good job and glad it's treating u well mang.

 

[ATX]

You'll love that 8.8 , what gear set is in it now . I have 3.73's and thinking about going to some 3.18's I have laying around . The truck wants to roast them low gear with the 73's lol


I just wanna go fast [emoji48]

 

[prymetime1]

You'll love that 8.8 , what gear set is in it now . I have 3.73's and thinking about going to some 3.18's I have laying around . The truck wants to roast them low gear with the 73's lol


I just wanna go fast [emoji48]

3.73s kinda the only thing I'm thinking may not be good for my truck, with a 3 speed a lower ratio may help with longer trips. I think it's got stock 3.0s

84, ur c6 right? Still a 3 spd?

 

[ATX]

My stock drum 8.8 that came in my 94 ranger was 3.08's . I may not use the 3.18's , so if you want them let me know . Out of a 2011 mustang gt 5.0


I just wanna go fast [emoji48]

 

[84FreakRanger]

3.73s kinda the only thing I'm thinking may not be good for my truck, with a 3 speed a lower ratio may help with longer trips. I think it's got stock 3.0s

84, ur c6 right? Still a 3 spd?

The Exploder 8.8 rear end ain't a direct bolt-on without welding and mods. with this 92 ranger 8.8 it is a direct bolt-on and go. The 8.8 i got has 3.08 gears like my 7.5 I may keep them in and buy a locker because I like the gas mileage I gotten. The locker I have not decided yet I'm a deal hunter, lol .

Yes my truck has a Fmx cruise-o-matic 3 speed automatic. The motor and transmission from a 71 mustang

 

[84FreakRanger]

Put a new windshield in also.

 

[prymetime1]

New glass always looks good bro! What wheels are u running ? Love the 1st gens

Also, Idk if lokka makes one for 8.8 but I run one in my front d35 on my jeep and it's pretty sweet lil unit, they are pretty cheap too....and sometimes they go on sale for even cheaper [emoji106] [emoji106]

 

[84FreakRanger]

New glass always looks good bro! What wheels are u running ? Love the 1st gens

Also, Idk if lokka makes one for 8.8 but I run one in my front d35 on my jeep and it's pretty sweet lil unit, they are pretty cheap too....and sometimes they go on sale for even cheaper [emoji106] [emoji106]

I have no clue what wheels I have, they was on the truck when I bought it for $740 I spent at least $3000 to get it the motor to race and take NOS. I have the NOS kit in my house just waiting to beef up the 8.8 and transmission. Yes I love the 1st gens too. Your truck is coming along awesome as well brother.

 

[prymetime1]

Have u clicked off any passes down in 1/8 or 1/4?

 

[prymetime1]

I hit reply to fast haha
I meant to tell ya, they do make the lokka for the 8.8 but u need the 31 spline axles. And what kind of no2 set up u running?
I was at the speed shop the other day asking about it. I'm planning on running a shot down the road as well. Who doesn't love bottles of go fast juice on a button! ?!?!

 

[84FreakRanger]

I hit reply to fast haha
I meant to tell ya, they do make the lokka for the 8.8 but u need the 31 spline axles. And what kind of no2 set up u running?
I was at the speed shop the other day asking about it. I'm planning on running a shot down the road as well. Who doesn't love bottles of go fast juice on a button! ?!?!

I have not race my truck yet but I have many races with my mustangs and 89 mazda mx-6 gt turbo. I have the NOS sniper kit Summit has it for $391.96 now. I been drag racing since I was 16, I'm 42 and still racing I can't stop lol

 

[GOODOLEBOY84]

I have a 84 also, I have a ported gt40 headed 347 with trick flow stage 2 cam in it. im still running the 7.5, I put a trac loc in it also, it runs 7.50s, 60fts in the 1.6 range at the local 1/8th mile track, I think the 7.5 is tougher than most people think...


https://www.facebook.com/kevin.wagner.75/videos/t.523628402/869367499745349/?type=2&theater

 

[84FreakRanger]

I have a 84 also, I have a ported gt40 headed 347 with trick flow stage 2 cam in it. im still running the 7.5, I put a trac loc in it also, it runs 7.50s, 60fts in the 1.6 range at the local 1/8th mile track, I think the 7.5 is tougher than most people think...


https://www.facebook.com/kevin.wagner.75/videos/t.523628402/869367499745349/?type=2&theater

seriously that is awesome. what gears do you have in it?

 

[84FreakRanger]

Had problems with the stupid points ignition so I removed them

went with ACCEL 2020 points elimination kit