Looking for someone to swap a 302 into my 96

[maximized98]

Hello,

I live in Houston, and cannot find anyone that would be interested in doing a 5.0 in my 1996 ranger. Figured I would check on here

 

[Dirtman]

There is a TON of time involved in a swap like that. Unfortunately that means major money unless you're having it done by a close personal friend who works for beer...

 

[maximized98]

I dont mind spending the money to have it done right

 

[dvdswan]

You're best bet is to find a custom shop in your area to do the work then.

 

[maximized98]

Nobody has any experience and doesn't feel comfortable doing it. I prefer to have a member on here do it. Work out something like dropping it off at their house/shop

 

[NIGERIAN RANGER]

@RonD is thee anyone you can recommend for this guy?

 

[maximized98]

Thanks

 

[dvdswan]

Nobody has any experience and doesn't feel comfortable doing it. I prefer to have a member on here do it. Work out something like dropping it off at their house/shop

So according to them, there is no money making in an engine swap is what I'm hearing.

On a side note: If you were to gather all the parts, help with doing the install to learn stuff, I sure someone would be more inclined to help. Grant it no one works for free but more people are willing to help if you help yourself.... Just sayin'

 

[RonD]

No, sorry, can't think of anyone

 

[maximized98]

Gathering all of the stuff that I need is the easy part. My concern is, that I will have a garage full of parts, and nobody to help. I can do basic things like starter, brakes etc. Financially I am very comfortable, so I am capable of making it worth someone's time.

 

[dvdswan]

Well it is a time consuming job to swap an engine. So getting someone to commit to a task that amount of time is hard even with paying them. This is why I suggested a shop to do it. They usually have the space and time to do these things.

Have you thought of shops outside your area?

 

[RonD]

You might look at V8 Ranger conversions that are already done, road tested and licensed, and for sale

V8 Ranger is a labor of love not a good investment, lol, its a money loser for sure(as are ALL modification, you get back 50cents on the dollar IF YOU ARE VERY LUCKY), and done because you WANT a V8 Ranger

 

[dvdswan]

You might look at V8 Ranger conversions that are already done, road tested and licensed, and for sale

V8 Ranger is a labor of love not a good investment, lol, its a money loser for sure(as are ALL modification, you get back 50cents on the dollar IF YOU ARE VERY LUCKY), and done because you WANT a V8 Ranger

True FACT!

 

[maximized98]

There has to be a shop either in Dallas or Houston that has experience. This swap goes back years, and seemed fairly common.

I've already invested a lot in the suspension, and interior, so I prefer not to start over.

Heck I'm down for shipping it as long as it isn't on either coast.

 

[maximized98]

There is a shop called Extensive Metal here in Houston, they gave me a rough estimate of 9-11k lol
They have a TV show called Texas Metal. They are big time now, charging big time prices