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87 ranger 5.0 swap


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So ive been reading this forum for months stocking up parts for my swap, i have an 87 supercab that had a 2.9 auto that i water logged, anys i figured its time to start a build tread.
 


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Np435 with a np205

302 out of a 76 f100

96 explorer 5.0 rad

Having fun installing the clutch pedal
I have all the parts to switch to dual sump oil pan and also have all the wiring,
 

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Also the only pic i have of the truck, any suggestions , i plan on doing a three inch BL and then newer axles but im only 17 with a budget
 

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Good luck

Is your old wiring harnes still intact? If so ill give 20 bucks and pay for shipping
 

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Yeah, and i have a guy getting it already i just have to Finnish stripping it out
 

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The 96 rad wont work unless you bed mount it or mod the frame. Get a 91-94 explorer rad that had an auto trans. Get the entire 96-01 explorer 5.0 FEAD, use the 2.9 motor mounts with a set of plates. 3" body lift will help you install the motor, but might give you shifter issues. Stay efi, the wiring is easier than you think. The stock axles won't hold up long, upgrade to d35/8.8, both are bolt in swaps, since you'll need different driveshafts anyways...

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the rad fits fine with what i did to my core support, im running an electric fan setup and with how far forward my rad is ill have enough clearance for everything, next pay check im getting axles, shifter will be under the dash, look at dangerrangers for comparison, as far as efi vs carb, yeah i wanted efi but i got everything for the carbed motor ignition and everything for $300, and plus all my friends are into mud and run carbs so parts and carbs are cheap eventually itll be efi , but thatll be with an H.O stang motor not a non roller motor right now im just going cheap on what i can and build from there its my dd or was my dd
 

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Wonder what the fedex man dropped off
 

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89500's or the 88400's? Time to stop Ebuilding and start posting pics! Lol


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88400's the only thing holding me up is the engine mount plates i gotta get some 1/4 plate,
 

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Well i was going to start building but ran into a deal i thought was to good to resist, got some full width f150 axles with 35s for $200 the kid also threw in some vert mounts uploadfromtaptalk1405972916953.jpg
 

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Well did a little more work, i didnt realize i would have to change a main cap bolt for the different oil pickup
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Are those temporary freeze plugs in the block?
 

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I was gonna say I'd install some freeze plugs before the block goes in...

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