AJE Ranger K-Member Who's Done It!?

[clippii]

I don't think I've ever been more happy to spend 10k.

After 15 months on order; the motor is finally here.

 

[Lefty]

Did a little mock up at my lunch today. Right now it's looking like the battery tray will be in the way, and my master cylinder is really close. Was not aware those two things would/might be an issue. See how my kit is different? The one I got bolts to the side of the frame rail with one bolt on the bottom. The one on their site bolts just from the bottom and inside of the frame. Overall I understand how it goes together, but the lake of specifics really bugs me. I'm just guessing on what stock parts need to be removed/ looking at pics on the AJE FB page. I've read similar frustrations from mustang guys using AJE products but at least with them they have enough people using it they can share what needs done and help each other out.

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Oh very nice!

 

[Yotaismygame]

I don't think I've ever been more happy to spend 10k.

After 15 months on order; the motor is finally here.

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What a tease! Let’s see it!

 

[Blmpkn]

10k? A forged, boost ready 632ci shortblock is 6k. Heads another 3k..

 

[Ranger850]

What a tease! Let’s see it!

+1 ^^^

 

[clippii]

10k? A forged, boost ready 632ci shortblock is 6k. Heads another 3k..

Sticking with ford in this build; This is a photo from the builder before It got crated up, I'll post more photos of the engine when I get to painting the block in the spring time.

Specs:

Dart SHP 351W Based, Machined Block, 427Ci
4340 Forged Steel 4.00 Crankshaft
4340 Forged Steel H Beam Connecting Rods 6.200
With ARP 2000 Rod Bolts
Wiseco 2618 Forged Pistons (32cc dish, TFS) 4.125
Wiseco GFX Ring Package - Turbo
Clevite 77 H Main Bearings
Clevite 77 H Rod Bearings
Dart Coated Cam Bearings
Screw in Oil Galley Plugs
Fel Pro Rear Main Seal
ARP Main Studs
Freeze Plugs
Comp Cams Turbo Custom HYD Roller Billet Camshaft
ARP Cam Bolt
Cam Retainer Plate
SA Gear Billet Timing Chain w/Torrington Bearing
Fuel Pump Eccentric, if using a mechanical fuel pump
Trick Flow Twisted Wedge CNC 205 11R Cylinder Heads 66cc = 9.3 Static Compression
Morel Hyd Roller Link Bar Lifters 5323
4130 Chromemoly .080 Wall 1 Piece Formed End Pushrods
Trick Flow Roller Rocker Arms 1.6 7/16th
Fel Pro MLS 1134 Head Gaskets
ARP 1/2' Head Studs
Melling Select High Volume Oil Pump 10833
ARP Oil Pump Bolts
Moroso Oil Pump Pick up - 24532
ARP Billet Oil Pumpshaft
Fel Pro 1 Piece Oil Pan Gasket
Moroso 7qt Oil Pan - 20520
ARP Oil Pan Bolts
Timing Chain Cover
Fel Pro Timing Chain Cover Gasket

 

[Ranger850]

 

[Yotaismygame]

Who's got updates!

Finally getting to work on my winter upgrades. First up Yukon Posi. Decided to stick with the 3.55 gears. Although I feel like it would be quicker around town with 3.73's at the track right now im at 6700rpm in third as I cross the line. Not having to shift that one last time is great. Never done a posi install but it doesn't seem all that bad. Just tedious. Once this is done and I can get a little more testing in ill be headed for a tune and more HP.

 

[Blmpkn]

Turbos like a little higher gearset than an N/A setup anyways. In a vehicle as light as a RCSB ranger there's definitely nothing wrong with 3.55s.. especially one that's v8 powered. id almost be tempted to drop down to something in the 3.2x range.

 

[Yotaismygame]

Turbos like a little higher gearset than an N/A setup anyways. In a vehicle as light as a RCSB ranger there's definitely nothing wrong with 3.55s.. especially one that's v8 powered. id almost be tempted to drop down to something in the 3.2x range.

That's too generalized of a statement. With my transmission gearing 3.55's make my first gear pretty long. Going through neighborhoods and what not I'm in first or lugging in second. But yes turbo's like load. Except mine doesnt need any help spooling at all. Dropping down would be awful. Highway cruising is pretty good right now even at 75. I've done all the calculations and 3.73 make most sense but like I said on the track 3.55's work well. Will have to see what it does this year. Probably get kicked out this year anyways so maybe next year ill make a change.

 

[That_One_Dude_97]

Not much on my end. It’s fucking cold up here compared to Texas gonna get a friend of mine to raise the front strut bar or make a new one that’s taller. Should fit the intake underneath no issue. That means hoods gotta get cut cause we don’t have much wiggle room not sure how I’ll do it yet cowl hood kinda gives away the sleeper truck vibe but then again I had a cowl hood on my 2.3l when I was 19 property is almost set up so should be making some actual progress here soon! For now here’s a pic of the shit box out in the day light showing off her hood side.

 

[bobbywalter]

damn that list.......whats that....13-14k?

 

[Yotaismygame]

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Your strut tower brace is flat in the middle. Mine comes to a point. I could see why your design is better for fitting a variety of intake mani's. But I dont have any issues.

 

[That_One_Dude_97]

Your strut tower brace is flat in the middle. Mine comes to a point. I could see why your design is better for fitting a variety of intake mani's. But I dont have any issues.

This is my issue. I wanted to be one of those guys and get a high ram intake which is massive. The lower fits fantastic but the top hat well..

 

[Yotaismygame]

Damn you’re not too far off either. I really like the look of that crossmember though.