2.7/3.5 EcoBoost to stock 4x4 driveline?

[Ramcharger90]

Has anyone put a 2.7 or 3.5 twin turbo in a ranger yet? I am seriously thinking about it. Not sure what would have to be cut out of engine compartment, if anything. I think it would be super cool setup. not sure about how it would bolt up to present driveline. Curious about electronics to make it work also. I’ve got a 94 4.0l with 246,000 on the clock. It’s tired. Was well abused before I got it. I want to make her clean and reliable. Thanks for any advice.

05 3.5 EcoBoost

Gonna follow along?

www.therangerstation.com

These guys are doing it to an 05 so maybe one of the videos in the thread can point you in the right direction.

 

[bobbywalter]

The 4wd trans that comes with the 3.5 EB is either 6 or 10 spd automatic. So, now you can't use the Ford Motorsport control pack, you need to use the control module out of the vehicle you pulled the engine out of.

And the control module is linked to the ABS, and Electronic stability control. So, now you are wiring and reprogramming an automatic transmission, ABS and ESC module. And they need reprogramming because unless you are putting the drivetrain into something very similar in size/dynamics i.e. Rust's '79 F-150, you "fool" the sensors which can lead to really bad things e.g. instead of ESC preventing rollover, it causes rollover. As a result, the aftermarket has been slow to venture into this market - you have to figure out how to delete all electronic nannies without harming rest of drivetrain.

Reverse engineering takes time and money, so there needs to sufficient market that wants (can afford) a 3,5EB rather than say 5.0.

none of these problems are serious since 17.


you can build emulators or pass thrus and invest in hp tuners.


its the packaging that is the issue.