Twister 85 B2 Build - Page 3

Twister · 07-01-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 90rangerSTX

I bet that muffler sounds frigging awesome

Not as awesome as the open manifolds i had to drive with for a couple days

**dangerranger83** · 07-01-2012, 07:38 PM

If its the transmission and transfercase then maybe. If it does come with a transfercase then which one would it be?

Twister · 07-01-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dangerranger83

If its the transmission and transfercase then maybe. If it does come with a transfercase then which one would it be?

That would be just for the transmission.

Well i found a guy on craigslist selling a 5 speed from a 95 f150, he wants $200 for it, i am gonna see if i can get him down to $125-$150. I also found a guy selling a bg 13-56 transfer case for $50, would that be a good one to use?

**dangerranger83** · 07-01-2012, 08:19 PM

You will have to notch your frame to get that transfercase to fit as they are huge, unless the BII frames are wider. When you get a transfercase, get one with a fixed rear yoke, will make life easier for you. I got the np208 and it has the rear slip yoke on it but nothing I havent figured out.

Twister · 07-03-2012, 01:48 AM

Well i am going to look at a 5sp from a 94 f150 tomorrow, and when i get my next check from work ill be ordering the oil relocation kit and the motor mounts

85_Ranger4x4 · 07-03-2012, 08:09 PM

What mounts are you going with?

If I had to do it over again it would be V6 mounts with plates...

**dangerranger83** · 07-03-2012, 08:40 PM

I'm still having a last second debate on to use the mustang mounts or going with the plates. The plates do look like they would allow for a quicker cleaner install and dont have to "guess" on where to drill/cut onto the crossmember plus will allow for the engine to sit lower and thats always a plus having a full size transmission and no body lift.

I'm going to have both options at the ready more or less.

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Twister · 07-03-2012, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85_Ranger4x4

What mounts are you going with?

If I had to do it over again it would be V6 mounts with plates...

I was planning on using the convertable mounts, i havent looked much into making plates, the only problem with is i dont really have a way to cut them out.

Well i got the transmission, the guy i bought it from was a huge ford guy, he knew what he was talking about. It is from a 94 f150, had about 130k miles on it. He said he did regular fluid changes in it, and by the looks of the inside i would say he was telling the truth. He took $150 for it

Here are the pics

**dangerranger83** · 07-03-2012, 10:37 PM

That's a good score. Now to decide on the transfercase you want. If I could go back I would get the np205 due to you can due stick it (read up on why I.e. google search that) but the down side to that is its low range is only 2:1.

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Twister · 07-03-2012, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangerranger83

That's a good score. Now to decide on the transfercase you want. If I could go back I would get the np205 due to you can due stick it (read up on why I.e. google search that) but the down side to that is its low range is only 2:1.

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A lot cheaper than the salvage yard thats for sure. I haven't decided on the transfer case, i am looking into them. I dont want one that i have to notch the frame for, and the gear ratio isn't a huge deal, because i dont wheel much.

**dangerranger83** · 07-03-2012, 11:13 PM

The only one im told that you need to notch the frame for is the bw1356. The np205 is small but due to the case being made of cast steel, it's a heavy pig and will need a support bracket for it. The np208 has rear slip yoke, at least the ford ones do, but can be converted to a fixed yoke a few different ways if you desire to do that.

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Twister · 07-04-2012, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangerranger83

The only one im told that you need to notch the frame for is the bw1356. The np205 is small but due to the case being made of cast steel, it's a heavy pig and will need a support bracket for it. The np208 has rear slip yoke, at least the ford ones do, but can be converted to a fixed yoke a few different ways if you desire to do that.

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I am thinking maybe a np208, a slip yoke doesn't really bother me, and like you said it can be converted.

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dangerranger83 5.0 HO under the hood!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN Year: 1983 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 HO carbed with an np435 and np208 Class: 4x4 Used For: My DD, play toy Posts: 6,336 Rep Power: 32 iTrader: (1)	You will have to notch your frame to get that transfercase to fit as they are huge, unless the BII frames are wider. When you get a transfercase, get one with a fixed rear yoke, will make life easier for you. I got the np208 and it has the rear slip yoke on it but nothing I havent figured out. __________________ Build thread, 5.0 swap happening now!!!! Click me 5.0 HO carbed, np435 with an np208 transfercase, 32 inch BFGoodrich M/T's, D30 SAS with 6.5 XJ coils, 63 inch leaves in rear.
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07-03-2012, 08:40 PM	#31
dangerranger83 5.0 HO under the hood!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN Year: 1983 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 HO carbed with an np435 and np208 Class: 4x4 Used For: My DD, play toy Posts: 6,336 Rep Power: 32 iTrader: (1)	I'm still having a last second debate on to use the mustang mounts or going with the plates. The plates do look like they would allow for a quicker cleaner install and dont have to "guess" on where to drill/cut onto the crossmember plus will allow for the engine to sit lower and thats always a plus having a full size transmission and no body lift. I'm going to have both options at the ready more or less. Sent from my SGH-T499 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Build thread, 5.0 swap happening now!!!! Click me 5.0 HO carbed, np435 with an np208 transfercase, 32 inch BFGoodrich M/T's, D30 SAS with 6.5 XJ coils, 63 inch leaves in rear.
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07-03-2012, 10:37 PM	#33
dangerranger83 5.0 HO under the hood!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN Year: 1983 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 HO carbed with an np435 and np208 Class: 4x4 Used For: My DD, play toy Posts: 6,336 Rep Power: 32 iTrader: (1)	That's a good score. Now to decide on the transfercase you want. If I could go back I would get the np205 due to you can due stick it (read up on why I.e. google search that) but the down side to that is its low range is only 2:1. Sent from my SGH-T499 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Build thread, 5.0 swap happening now!!!! Click me 5.0 HO carbed, np435 with an np208 transfercase, 32 inch BFGoodrich M/T's, D30 SAS with 6.5 XJ coils, 63 inch leaves in rear.
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07-03-2012, 11:13 PM	#35
dangerranger83 5.0 HO under the hood!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN Year: 1983 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 HO carbed with an np435 and np208 Class: 4x4 Used For: My DD, play toy Posts: 6,336 Rep Power: 32 iTrader: (1)	The only one im told that you need to notch the frame for is the bw1356. The np205 is small but due to the case being made of cast steel, it's a heavy pig and will need a support bracket for it. The np208 has rear slip yoke, at least the ford ones do, but can be converted to a fixed yoke a few different ways if you desire to do that. Sent from my SGH-T499 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Build thread, 5.0 swap happening now!!!! Click me 5.0 HO carbed, np435 with an np208 transfercase, 32 inch BFGoodrich M/T's, D30 SAS with 6.5 XJ coils, 63 inch leaves in rear.
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