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- Joined
- Sep 26, 2015
- Messages
- 15
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- Location
- Bethlehem, PA
- Vehicle Year
- 1995
- Make / Model
- ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0 v6
- Transmission
- Automatic
I'm not entirely sure what I want to do for a swap. I have the 4L v6 now, the stock motor. I definitely want to boost power, I plan to use this truck something hard, towing up and around 2-2 1/2 tons or so, some relatively demanding offroading, and some basic muscle work, like pulling stumps once in a while. Now I know the 4L is a fine engine, and mine only has about 105k miles on it, but it just doesn't have the power I'm going to want, especially for the offroading. Here's the problem I have: i don't know what engine to put in. the 351w seems like a solid motor, but the numbers just don't seem that spectacular, considering the size of the engine and my truck. I've really been thinking either finding an f-150 coyote 302 or a 3.5 ecoboost. Both have some very impressive numbers. Trouble is they're bloody expensive, and I can't seem to find the numbers to see if they'll even fit in my truck. I know I'm probably going to need a new transmission, and I was thinking the 6r80 would be a solid bet. I'm not sure about transfer case or axles though, but of course a new driveshaft would be necessary. Any other suggestions for a tough engine to fit in my ranger? I also liked the coyote and the ecoboost because they both get better mileage than I do now with my own ranger.
