Tranny Swap?

[arky05]

i am thinking about buying a mid 80s ranger with a 5 speed transmission. if i was to put a 302 in this truck is it possible to use this transmission without destroying it?

 

[baddad457]

No. No. No. The money you'd spend for an adapter to bolt it up is better spent on a transmission that will handle the torque.

 

[projectnitemare]

The short answer is no; you'll kill it. If you want to keep a 5 speed take the engine and trans from an F-150. The trans will fit, hook up to you stock clutch line and switch the borg warner t-case for an NP205 or 208.

Matt