My Build - Ranger SHO / Ranger GT

[mrecoolgar]

My 1st post here.
With having 6 SHO's and extensive parts this route seems feasable.
I currently have a Nissan reg cab and love it.
However, I need an ext cab for my business I plan to start soon.
Here's the one I plan to convert.
It has 95k miles, is rust free and has a bad motor and trans (2.9 + AT).
I should be bringing it home in the next 2-4 weeks.
I have the motor, computer and all wiring.
A friend has a T5 from either a Tbird TC / SC that may have appropriate ratios.
Any help is appreciated.
I need the MT pedal assembly and ground effects.

 

[BlackBII]

Nice find.

What motor will you be using?

 

[CopyKat]

If he's going SHO and T5 my guess would be the 3.0L Yamaha engine.

 

[rickcdewitt]

you might want to move this to the "other engine conversion" forum

 

[shorangerbird]

Nice find........I got a truck with the ground effects, the front AND rear bumpers needed for the GFX, and the maual pedal setup.......lmk

 

[mrecoolgar]

I will be installing the 3.0 SHO motor with a T5.
I have 4 SHO motors on hand.
I need to build a good cruiser and mpg's are a consideration.
I'll be traveling state to state often.

 

[fastpakr]

No 3.2's in your collection to use instead?

 

[mrecoolgar]

More torque, but no.
I only deal in the Gen 1's, 1989-1991.
The 3.2 with ATX didn't appear until 1993.

 

[fastpakr]

Yeah, I knew when it appeared but just figured among your six there might be an ATX model.

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

very cool. keep us up-to-date on this project and document everything!

ill help where i can (ive done a ton of research on the swap, but never actually done it).

you know ford put an SHO in a GT back in '90. you may have seen this in the other SHO thread, but in case you missed it: http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1386 (2nd page, post #27)

 

[Mutant Pony]

I don't know where you will find a bell housing to go from the SHO motor to a T5. It may be easier to use a Ranger M5OD R1. The clutch would be much easier to connect as well.
The motor mounts and exhaust will need a bit of custom fabrication as well.
There could also be an issue with the oil pan.

Good luck on your build, I'll help in anyway I can.

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

'85-'87 aerostars equipped with a 3.0 v6 and 5 speed transmission have the coveted removeable vulcan bellhousing. if he could locate one of these, bolting the SHO to the T5 would be a sinch.

i believe will or allan or one of those guys with a ton of RBV junk laying around claims to have one of these bellhousings.

the M5OD is an option...but the T5 has superior gearing for a high winder like the SHO....plus could be considered a little stronger.

 

[Mutant Pony]

The TK/mitsu bell housing will not bolt to a t5.
I have three of those bell housings and will NOT part with one.

 

[mrecoolgar]

Actually a friend of mine has the Aerostar bell housing.
I'm unsure why he got it or his plans for it.
He's into SHO's but has no rwd project.
I'm almost certain I could obtain this needed item from him.

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

The TK/mitsu bell housing will not bolt to a t5.

not directly, but its a lot easier to adapt 4 bolt holes than 8...or however many holt the bellhousing to the engine.