Need V-8 Swap Articles

**Jim Oaks** · 07-04-2009, 07:22 AM

Hey guys,

We need some V-8 swap articles for our tech library.

We need a write-up from someone who has done a swap on a 98+ and newer Ranger. We need both a 4.6 and 5.0 article with emphasis on wiring and any required conversion parts to help give our readers some guidance.

Thanks.

**Mac** · 07-05-2009, 08:59 PM

Jim,
There is a very good write up in the tech library on using the Explorer 5.0 motor in the later Rangers. It needs a little tweaking to explain maybe why that's the motor to use. Main problem I have seen is that the newcomers are not used to using the tech sections, usually it's all there. Maybe at the top of the V-8 section, in bold letters, CHECK HERE FIRST IF YOU HAVE A '98' AND NEWER RANGER and have that link there. GregR is the only one I know of that has done the 4.6 swap into a later Ranger.
Dave

**Jim Oaks** · 07-10-2009, 11:56 PM

Well, I put that article together, but we can always use more info. We don't have any 4.6 articles.

TOPDOG2007 · 07-11-2009, 09:36 PM

I am interested in seeing more info on doing the 93-97 Ranger..Explorer 5.0 swap. Especially on wiring the factory explorer harness with the Ranger and why its supposed to be a nightmare.

TomB1269 · 07-13-2009, 01:19 PM

Gents, I have scoward the net for OBDII V-8 swaps in the ranger, as I have an 02 and would love more power, and every thing seems to stop as soon as the Explore went 4.6. I have heard there are other streetable issues with the 4.6, as in Ford did not make a compact truck with one so it will not pass emissions due to the fact that the engine is not a OEM option in this class of vehicle, and you have to have model year or newer more, never mind PATS issues, ECM and cluster problems.

jimmy3970 · 07-20-2009, 09:40 PM

I'm doing a v8 swap in my 85 ford ranger next month & I will show pix's when it is done.

MudSlanger · 07-24-2009, 02:01 AM

Ill probably have a fully detailed 5.0L swap forum posted probably in the next few months.

Im swapping a 99 explorer 5.0L 2wd auto in to my 00 ranger 3.0L 4wd auto.. I will be keeping my ranger transfer case so i dont have to build new driveshafts. There is also an adapter kit that will transform my 4R70W 2wd tranny into a 4wd that my ranger transfer case can bolt up to. No other modifications will be needed to my knowledge except having my exhaust redone and the PATS system reprogramed through the FORD dealership. Ill probably go ahead and buy the torque monster headers for better mpg's and a little more horses

Other than that the motor will be pretty much stock. Ill be using the Explorer motor mounts since they will all fit in the ranger. The radiator part will probably give me the biggest issue as to I really dont know what kind i want yet. I heard the 4.0 ones are good BUT require modification.. 5.0L one works and i do believe thats a direct bolt in. dont quote me on that. Im retaining all emissions and AC because this will be my daily driver. Ive been doing a ton of research on this topic and pretty much i think i have it all down. Now im waiting on the guy to pull the motor and all the parts i need to make this swap work and ill be set.

Ill have plenty of pictures of the process.

The 99 explorer(8 cyl) and 00 ranger(6cyl) have a lot of similarities when it comes to electronics. Both vehicles use type B in the PATS system, also they both use a returnless fuel system, and both read vehicle speed through the VSS/ABS from the rear axle. So this swap should be fairly PLUG AND PLAY. I think i read somewhere ill need to adjust my wiring for the AC but ill figure that out once i get the motor running. Also have to swap a wire for the tach and pretty much should be the only thing ill have to mess with electrical wise. WHEW thank goodness lol

PS: Jim i bought that Advance Adapters 9 inch AOD to 1350 kit from this site to start things off

Cant wait to get it and take lots of pics of it lol

4.6stranger · 01-21-2010, 03:42 PM

Any updates on the OBD II 4.6 swap? I swaped a 1996 OBD II mustang 4.6 and t-45 into a 1994 2wd Ranger I might be able to find some pictures and do a little write up if anyone is interested.

onehotpocket · 02-05-2010, 12:17 PM

I'm actually inthe process of doing this right now. I have a 2000 ranger that had a 2.5 in it and a 351w out of a van that's going into it. I'll be sure to take pictures And let you guys know what sort of difficulties I run into. I know this isn't the exact explored swap you're thinking of, but ithink it'll be interesting none the less. I've yet to see some documentation of a 351w in a 98+ ranger.

thanks, Dave

Spowerback · 02-19-2010, 04:02 PM

302 cid or 351w 460 or later choice 342ci minus or v6 3.0L-4.0L bbk supercharged 8psi

chvlfrk · 02-19-2010, 07:00 PM

I picked up a 99 last week, that is gonna be the new foundation for my RAT Ranger build, and I will take pics as usual.

DRAGONDOG · 03-31-2010, 04:56 PM

i have a 97 f150 single cab long bed v6........this guy is gettin rid of his old beat up f150 with a 1990 305 in it (5.0 V8) i dnt know whatt yr his truck is if its a 90 or older.....my v6 blew a head gaskit so i already pulled it to do a overhaul on it.....will this 305 fit in my truck

07-04-2009, 07:22 AM	#1
Jim Oaks Building another truck Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Salem, Ohio Year: 1983 & 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 / 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Dedicated trail rig! Posts: 6,047 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Need V-8 Swap Articles Hey guys, We need some V-8 swap articles for our tech library. We need a write-up from someone who has done a swap on a 98+ and newer Ranger. We need both a 4.6 and 5.0 article with emphasis on wiring and any required conversion parts to help give our readers some guidance. Thanks. __________________ Some people are like slinkies -- not much good for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs. Check out my Blue Oval Militia Profile HERE Follow Me Vote For TRS In Top 4x4 Sites
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07-05-2009, 08:59 PM	#2
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: 4,391 Rep Power: 55 iTrader: (2)	Jim, There is a very good write up in the tech library on using the Explorer 5.0 motor in the later Rangers. It needs a little tweaking to explain maybe why that's the motor to use. Main problem I have seen is that the newcomers are not used to using the tech sections, usually it's all there. Maybe at the top of the V-8 section, in bold letters, CHECK HERE FIRST IF YOU HAVE A '98' AND NEWER RANGER and have that link there. GregR is the only one I know of that has done the 4.6 swap into a later Ranger. Dave
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07-10-2009, 11:56 PM	#3
Jim Oaks Building another truck Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Salem, Ohio Year: 1983 & 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 / 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Dedicated trail rig! Posts: 6,047 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Well, I put that article together, but we can always use more info. We don't have any 4.6 articles. __________________ Some people are like slinkies -- not much good for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs. Check out my Blue Oval Militia Profile HERE Follow Me Vote For TRS In Top 4x4 Sites
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07-11-2009, 09:36 PM	#4
TOPDOG2007 August 2010 STOTM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ga Year: 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 Class: 2wd Used For: Daily Driver Posts: 166 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (1)	I am interested in seeing more info on doing the 93-97 Ranger..Explorer 5.0 swap. Especially on wiring the factory explorer harness with the Ranger and why its supposed to be a nightmare.
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07-13-2009, 01:19 PM	#5
TomB1269 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Capital District NY Year: 2002, 2005, & 2 Make: All Fords Model: Ranger Edge '02, Freestar '06 & The newest '05 F150 FX4 SCrew Engine: 3.0L/4.2L/5.4L3V Class: 2WD/4x4 Used For: Original Daily Driver/New DD Posts: 303 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	Gents, I have scoward the net for OBDII V-8 swaps in the ranger, as I have an 02 and would love more power, and every thing seems to stop as soon as the Explore went 4.6. I have heard there are other streetable issues with the 4.6, as in Ford did not make a compact truck with one so it will not pass emissions due to the fact that the engine is not a OEM option in this class of vehicle, and you have to have model year or newer more, never mind PATS issues, ECM and cluster problems.
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07-20-2009, 09:40 PM	#6
jimmy3970 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lake Of The Ozarks, Missouri Year: 85 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 302 v8 5.0 Class: 2wd Used For: Car Cruises & Car Shows Posts: 119 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	I'm doing a v8 swap in my 85 ford ranger next month & I will show pix's when it is done.
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07-24-2009, 02:01 AM	#7
MudSlanger Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 36 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	Ill probably have a fully detailed 5.0L swap forum posted probably in the next few months. Im swapping a 99 explorer 5.0L 2wd auto in to my 00 ranger 3.0L 4wd auto.. I will be keeping my ranger transfer case so i dont have to build new driveshafts. There is also an adapter kit that will transform my 4R70W 2wd tranny into a 4wd that my ranger transfer case can bolt up to. No other modifications will be needed to my knowledge except having my exhaust redone and the PATS system reprogramed through the FORD dealership. Ill probably go ahead and buy the torque monster headers for better mpg's and a little more horses Other than that the motor will be pretty much stock. Ill be using the Explorer motor mounts since they will all fit in the ranger. The radiator part will probably give me the biggest issue as to I really dont know what kind i want yet. I heard the 4.0 ones are good BUT require modification.. 5.0L one works and i do believe thats a direct bolt in. dont quote me on that. Im retaining all emissions and AC because this will be my daily driver. Ive been doing a ton of research on this topic and pretty much i think i have it all down. Now im waiting on the guy to pull the motor and all the parts i need to make this swap work and ill be set. Ill have plenty of pictures of the process. The 99 explorer(8 cyl) and 00 ranger(6cyl) have a lot of similarities when it comes to electronics. Both vehicles use type B in the PATS system, also they both use a returnless fuel system, and both read vehicle speed through the VSS/ABS from the rear axle. So this swap should be fairly PLUG AND PLAY. I think i read somewhere ill need to adjust my wiring for the AC but ill figure that out once i get the motor running. Also have to swap a wire for the tach and pretty much should be the only thing ill have to mess with electrical wise. WHEW thank goodness lol PS: Jim i bought that Advance Adapters 9 inch AOD to 1350 kit from this site to start things off Cant wait to get it and take lots of pics of it lol Last edited by MudSlanger; 07-24-2009 at 02:09 AM.
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01-21-2010, 03:42 PM	#8
4.6stranger New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wyoming Year: 1994 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 4.6 Used For: daily driving street fun Posts: 25 Rep Power: 7 iTrader: (0)	Any updates on the OBD II 4.6 swap? I swaped a 1996 OBD II mustang 4.6 and t-45 into a 1994 2wd Ranger I might be able to find some pictures and do a little write up if anyone is interested.
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02-05-2010, 12:17 PM	#9
onehotpocket New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Year: 2002 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 SOHC Class: 4x4 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	I'm actually inthe process of doing this right now. I have a 2000 ranger that had a 2.5 in it and a 351w out of a van that's going into it. I'll be sure to take pictures And let you guys know what sort of difficulties I run into. I know this isn't the exact explored swap you're thinking of, but ithink it'll be interesting none the less. I've yet to see some documentation of a 351w in a 98+ ranger. thanks, Dave
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02-19-2010, 04:02 PM	#10
Spowerback Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Year: 2010 Make: FORD Model: RANGER Engine: v6 4.0L / Class: 4x4 Used For: DD Posts: 429 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	302 cid or 351w 460 or later choice 342ci minus or v6 3.0L-4.0L bbk supercharged 8psi Last edited by Spowerback; 02-19-2010 at 04:04 PM.
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02-19-2010, 07:00 PM	#11
chvlfrk December 2010 STOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Niota, TN Year: 1994 Make: Ranger XLT Model: SB Engine: V8 Class: 2WD Street Used For: 5.0 huntin Posts: 909 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	I picked up a 99 last week, that is gonna be the new foundation for my RAT Ranger build, and I will take pics as usual. __________________ ALL THROTTLE, NO BOTTLE!!! Favorite quote: Elvira on Stroker Ace: "I like mechanics, they know how to tinker with things for hours, and makem go fast!" TOY: Green 94 Pro Street
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03-31-2010, 04:56 PM	#12
DRAGONDOG New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Year: 1997 Make: ford Model: f150 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	i have a 97 f150 single cab long bed v6........this guy is gettin rid of his old beat up f150 with a 1990 305 in it (5.0 V8) i dnt know whatt yr his truck is if its a 90 or older.....my v6 blew a head gaskit so i already pulled it to do a overhaul on it.....will this 305 fit in my truck Last edited by DRAGONDOG; 03-31-2010 at 04:59 PM.
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