351W conversion

pacepace87 · 02-13-2009, 12:44 PM

I am building a 351W EFI out of a 94 f150 and plan on putting it in a ranger. I was wondering what modifications I will need to do other than the heater box, headers, and beating in the firewall a little for the transmission. Does anyone know of a place that makes headers that will clear and what engine mounts are the best to use to bolt on to existing ranger mount without welding. Also, what is a good 5 speed transmission to use in it.

Beanmachine7000 · 02-13-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pacepace87

I am building a 351W EFI out of a 94 f150 and plan on putting it in a ranger. I was wondering what modifications I will need to do other than the heater box, headers, and beating in the firewall a little for the transmission. Does anyone know of a place that makes headers that will clear and what engine mounts are the best to use to bolt on to existing ranger mount without welding. Also, what is a good 5 speed transmission to use in it.

If you're thinking of streeting it at all go for a ZF 5-speed, everything else, just search for...

alcatrazhotel · 02-14-2009, 11:14 AM

i got mounts and blocks for the engine from james duff , i only had to drill one hole in the frame, and they have front to back and side to side adjustment

**Mac** · 02-14-2009, 11:33 AM

This going in the 2002 I see listed? This would determine a lot. Coil or torson bar suspension? I'd forget about the ZF for the street, it has a first gear of approx 5.13:1 turning it into basically a four speed for normal use. If you're planning on power output, go with either the Tremec 500 or 600 (or a G-Force modified T-5). Header selection probably comes down to custom. Motor mounts also depend on what you're putting this in.
Dave

projectnitemare · 02-14-2009, 03:35 PM

Forget the ZF for the street, has a deep first not to mention you will need to cut a huge hole in the floor for it to fit properly. Give a little info on the truck so we can help you more.

Matt

1badexplorer · 02-14-2009, 04:36 PM

Is it 2wd? Run a M5OD out of a 2wd truck

Beanmachine7000 · 02-15-2009, 09:50 PM

I was thinking 4x4, I'd go T-5 for a 2wd... I didn't know the M50D-R2 bolted up to the 351W... If it does, then that would solve all the problems there...

1badexplorer · 02-16-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Beanmachine7000

I was thinking 4x4, I'd go T-5 for a 2wd... I didn't know the M50D-R2 bolted up to the 351W... If it does, then that would solve all the problems there...

Yea a M5OD is the same from a 300, 302, 351 the only difference is the flywheel they are motor specific I found that out the hard way lol

Beanmachine7000 · 02-17-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badexplorer

Yea a M5OD is the same from a 300, 302, 351 the only difference is the flywheel they are motor specific I found that out the hard way lol

Well, then I'd change my suggestion to a M50D-R2...

02-13-2009, 12:44 PM	#1
pacepace87 New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Year: 2002 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	351W conversion I am building a 351W EFI out of a 94 f150 and plan on putting it in a ranger. I was wondering what modifications I will need to do other than the heater box, headers, and beating in the firewall a little for the transmission. Does anyone know of a place that makes headers that will clear and what engine mounts are the best to use to bolt on to existing ranger mount without welding. Also, what is a good 5 speed transmission to use in it.
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alcatrazhotel New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: wilkes barre PA Year: 1999 2wd, 1986 Make: ford Model: all rangers, Engine: 4.0 , 2.8, 5.8 Class: all of the above Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	i got mounts and blocks for the engine from james duff , i only had to drill one hole in the frame, and they have front to back and side to side adjustment
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02-14-2009, 11:33 AM	#4
Mac Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: C. Wisconsin Year: 2003 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Ext Cab Engine: 3.0 Class: 2WD Street Used For: Summer Beater Posts: 4,399 Rep Power: 55 iTrader: (2)	This going in the 2002 I see listed? This would determine a lot. Coil or torson bar suspension? I'd forget about the ZF for the street, it has a first gear of approx 5.13:1 turning it into basically a four speed for normal use. If you're planning on power output, go with either the Tremec 500 or 600 (or a G-Force modified T-5). Header selection probably comes down to custom. Motor mounts also depend on what you're putting this in. Dave
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projectnitemare Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Osceola Mills, Pa Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 396W Class: 4x4 Extreme Posts: 1,111 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (2)	Forget the ZF for the street, has a deep first not to mention you will need to cut a huge hole in the floor for it to fit properly. Give a little info on the truck so we can help you more. Matt __________________ 88 Ranger XLT 4x4, no drivetrain, no frame, nothing....new stroker, frame and drivetrain in the works
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1badexplorer Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sutersville Pa Year: 97,79,00,72,71 Make: Ford Model: Ranger, F250, F350, Mustang, Bronco Engine: 3.0, 460, 7.3psd, 351c, 351w Class: little bit of everything Used For: waste all my money Posts: 740 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (68)	Is it 2wd? Run a M5OD out of a 2wd truck __________________ 97 Ranger 3.0 5spd 1354m disc 8.8 00 F350 Dually Crewcab 4x4 7.3 6spd 79 F250 501BBF,4spd, d60, 10.25 38s 72 Mustang Mach1 351C, 4spd 71 Bronco d60, 14bt, 351efi, 4spd,203/205, 44s beadlocks plus lots more
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02-15-2009, 09:50 PM	#7
Beanmachine7000 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tennessee Year: 1991 Make: Ford Model: Explorer Sport Engine: 4.0L Class: Soon to be 4WD Used For: Soon to be work truck... Posts: 2,007 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	I was thinking 4x4, I'd go T-5 for a 2wd... I didn't know the M50D-R2 bolted up to the 351W... If it does, then that would solve all the problems there... __________________ 1991 Explorer Sport 4.0L - 167k - DD/Work Truck "The constitution gives us all the right to be stupid... It's a treasured American right." - Phillip R. Kemmerly Ed.D
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