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86 4x4 302 swap


bert0427

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Hey I am starting a 302 swap in my ranger. I have just got a 302 (rebuilding it)and it will be carbureted. I am looking for any kind of heads up or advise for what to look for and be aware of. I have been reading the tech article for the swap and I am having a hard time finding a c4 4x4 (savannah ga). I have found c6 4x4 but don't know if It will put my drive shaft at too much of an angle. I guess I am just wandering if anyone thinks a c6 would be ok or if I should keep tring to find a c4 4x4? any input would be awesome. I am also trying to find a manual transfercase.
 


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I run a C-6 mated to a Dana 20 transfer case. Yes the angle is tough on this set up. I had to grind some off the T-case yoke to stop the binding there (front D shaft). I had custom shafts made at a tractor/implement shop) Dana 20 case to Dana 35 frot/8.8 rear. If you go this route make sure the C-6 is the 4x4 model. I had to shorten the output shaft to run the adapter (advance adapters, adapter) It came with a new spud shaft for the transfer case. The 2wd C-6 is different (mine is out of a 84 F-150) The transfer case out of the 150 put my front driveshaft hitting the Radius arms. I used a DUFF early bronco 4wd shifter with some mods as well.

Now about the C-6......
They are bulletproof stock. I wheel mine with a 347 Stroker (about 425hp), but they are a HP pig (takes a lot to spin them). I added a B&M Torque Master torque converter to mine and thats it. I have never overheated mine. I use a DUFF V-8 swap radiator with the hook ups for the auto. The starter was another issue altogether. I run a mid 90's truck starter otherwise the stock starter (my engine block is a '69) grounds out on the headers and will just keep on grinding (starting the engine) until it fries itself out. I do have to run a heat shield and header wrap on that side.


They work with a little work, but if I was to do it all again I would hold out for the C-4/Dana 20 combo (they came stock this way in the Bronco/F100 series). If you look at this make sure the Dana 20 is the 4spd version, some came with just 4hi/2hi/N. You want the 4L/4H/2h/N.

I did my swap back in late 99 early 2000, so lots of stuff that is out now wasnt around then, we made it work though.
 
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Thanks a lot for the input. I guess I am going to keep on trying to find the c4 set up like your talking about at least while I am trying to build the engine. once I am actually ready for the transmission I guess that's when I will have to really chose but hopefull I will find the c4 setup.

I have found plenty of c4 2wd transmissions but I' not sure how difficult it is to convert on of those to 4x4 ? are the parts exspensive. also I have never been into a transmissions but I am up to try. (or should I?)
 

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