Daven
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- Joined
- Apr 11, 2010
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- Location
- Saskactewan
- Vehicle Year
- 1989
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9
- Transmission
- Manual
I am definately planning to put a v8 in my truck. I just have a few questions about it since i dont know alot about this stuff. My truck is a 1989 Ranger STX, 4x4 with the 5-speed standard. I dont know about the tranny, but i have a 2.9L in it now. It is my daily-driver/toy. I live in Saskatchewan (Canada), so basically all i really have here to play with is mud, snow, and whatever hills i can find lol
First, will i want to go with a 302, or a 351? I have heard that i should put a 302 in it, but the bigger engine is always more tempting . What are the advantages and disadvantages of them? I know about the gas consumption going down the drain, but how much of a difference will either make? Same with power?
Second, what do you think i will need for cash to do this? I do not have the stuff to do this myself, so i will most likely be finding someone that does to do it for me. I am most likely going to be getting a nice rebuilt engine, not just pull one out of another vehicle from a junker. So i am thinking of going to a dealership or something to get the engine? Probably not going new, most likely a rebuilt one or something. Options?
Thirdly, Will i need to change anything else out? Such as the tranny or transfer case? I dont want to get this big engine and twist out the rear end because im basically doubling my engine going from a 177ci to a 302/351 lol. I am running 235/75R15s for tires right now, and later on will be upgrading to 31's or soemthing around there. So what will i need to do, and what can i live with for now but would be a good idea in the future to do? lol
Also, if there is ANYTHING i left out that u guys ran into, please let me know. I am only 16 at the moment and this is my first truck, so you can imagine how much i know about this stuff :/. Thanks alot in advance. Just starting to save for it now so i am trying to make sure i know everything now and have time to discuss the different options i have.
First, will i want to go with a 302, or a 351? I have heard that i should put a 302 in it, but the bigger engine is always more tempting . What are the advantages and disadvantages of them? I know about the gas consumption going down the drain, but how much of a difference will either make? Same with power?
Second, what do you think i will need for cash to do this? I do not have the stuff to do this myself, so i will most likely be finding someone that does to do it for me. I am most likely going to be getting a nice rebuilt engine, not just pull one out of another vehicle from a junker. So i am thinking of going to a dealership or something to get the engine? Probably not going new, most likely a rebuilt one or something. Options?
Thirdly, Will i need to change anything else out? Such as the tranny or transfer case? I dont want to get this big engine and twist out the rear end because im basically doubling my engine going from a 177ci to a 302/351 lol. I am running 235/75R15s for tires right now, and later on will be upgrading to 31's or soemthing around there. So what will i need to do, and what can i live with for now but would be a good idea in the future to do? lol
Also, if there is ANYTHING i left out that u guys ran into, please let me know. I am only 16 at the moment and this is my first truck, so you can imagine how much i know about this stuff :/. Thanks alot in advance. Just starting to save for it now so i am trying to make sure i know everything now and have time to discuss the different options i have.