Twister 85 B2 Build

dangerranger83 · Jun 30, 2012

The np435 puts the shifter forward. Remember, the 300, 302 and 351 all share the same bellhousing bolt pattern so any trans from them will work along with any fullsize transfercase on them except broncos which have there own unique transfercase bolt patterns. I almost got a 5speed out of an f250 but due to them having the bw1356, which requires notching the frame, I settled for what I got that doesn't need frame notching. But nothing says you can't switch out transfercases either.

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dangerranger83 · Jun 30, 2012

Heres a link to a thread I made in the v8 conversion section, it may answer alot of questions that you may have. Im still updating it as progress progresses on my build.

http://therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118592

Plans are after my swap to condence it and hopefully put it as a sticky or something on here.

85_Ranger4x4 · Jun 30, 2012

Twister said:
What yards did you see those trucks in, i frequent both u pull its and i don't remember seeing any new body style f150s, and if i see one it is an auto. I know a 5sp from an older truck would work, but don't those ones put the shifter farther in or something, i thought that is why people suggest the one form the 97 and up v6.

And sorry, i am keeping those valve cover, they are freaking awesome

The two U-Pull its, one north of the Quest center and the other down on 60th. Don't bother for a little while, I was watching for you when I was there this morning... all they had was automatic V8's. I have seen manual V6's there before though. You can put the top cover and shifter assembly off the 97+ transmissions onto the older trans and get the same result but with easier to find parts.

If you are needing a shorter FEAD there was a 94 or 95 GT in the one north of the Quest center, I am fairly sure it would would work with yours. When I was shopping for a shorter setup I was told that it would work with my stock harmonic balancer, and since I think the water pump is the same length as yours it would work with yours too. Might check into it a little, the getcha is I think yours may be the different balance engine so if you gotta swap the balancer (and if yours is not a 50oz balance engine) your are out of luck. You would need the timing cover, water pump and obviously the brackets and accessories if it would work.

I don't know what color the interior is to your other BII but there was a EB BII that took a HARD roll in the same yard with really neat floor mats. They said Ford Bronco II and had the bucking horse, they were tan though.

I don't blame you any on those valve covers, they are pretty cool. :icon_thumby:

jhammel85 · Jun 30, 2012

Subscribed! Good work!

Twister · Jun 30, 2012

85_Ranger4x4 said:
The two U-Pull its, one north of the Quest center and the other down on 60th. Don't bother for a little while, I was watching for you when I was there this morning... all they had was automatic V8's. I have seen manual V6's there before though. You can put the top cover and shifter assembly off the 97+ transmissions onto the older trans and get the same result but with easier to find parts.

If you are needing a shorter FEAD there was a 94 or 95 GT in the one north of the Quest center, I am fairly sure it would would work with yours. When I was shopping for a shorter setup I was told that it would work with my stock harmonic balancer, and since I think the water pump is the same length as yours it would work with yours too. Might check into it a little, the getcha is I think yours may be the different balance engine so if you gotta swap the balancer (and if yours is not a 50oz balance engine) your are out of luck. You would need the timing cover, water pump and obviously the brackets and accessories if it would work.

I don't know what color the interior is to your other BII but there was a EB BII that took a HARD roll in the same yard with really neat floor mats. They said Ford Bronco II and had the bucking horse, they were tan though.

I don't blame you any on those valve covers, they are pretty cool.

So if i get a manual out of a 94 f150, will the shifter be in the wrong place? Another question about the transmission, can i use the stock cross member or am i going to have to make a new one? I found a guy on craigslist selling a manual from a 94 f150.

jhammel85 said:
Subscribed! Good work!

Thanks man :icon_thumby:

dangerranger83 · Jun 30, 2012

I havent seen anybody use the stock one but I have seen alot of custom ones that vary in design. Im going to be making a hybrid of the full size and the ranger one if the ranger on wont do the job.

85_Ranger4x4 · Jun 30, 2012

Twister said:
So if i get a manual out of a 94 f150, will the shifter be in the wrong place? Another question about the transmission, can i use the stock cross member or am i going to have to make a new one? I found a guy on craigslist selling a manual from a 94 f150.

All you would need is the 97+ shifter and you would be good to go. Out of either a 2wd or 4wd will work.

Depending on how things play out you may be able to reuse the stock crossmember, I was able to reuse mine with slight modification and I even used existing holes in the frame (I suppose from when the C5 was an option)

Twister · Jul 1, 2012

85_Ranger4x4 said:
All you would need is the 97+ shifter and you would be good to go. Out of either a 2wd or 4wd will work.

Depending on how things play out you may be able to reuse the stock crossmember, I was able to reuse mine with slight modification and I even used existing holes in the frame (I suppose from when the C5 was an option)

Thanks.

Do you guys think $400 is to much for a transmission, the salvage yard i was going to get the M5OD from the v6 wants $400, and i think they give you a 90 day warrenty. If i cant find one on craigslist i might buy one of those. I dont really have time to go to u pull it :sad:

90rangerSTX · Jul 1, 2012

I bet that muffler sounds frigging awesome

Twister · Jul 1, 2012

90rangerSTX said:
I bet that muffler sounds frigging awesome

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

dangerranger83 · Jul 1, 2012

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

Twister · Jul 1, 2012

dangerranger83 said:
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 · Jul 1, 2012

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 · Jul 3, 2012

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 :yahoo:

85_Ranger4x4 · Jul 3, 2012

What mounts are you going with?

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

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