- Joined
- Nov 13, 2018
- Messages
- 4,512
- Reaction score
- 4,465
- Points
- 113
- Location
- Canaan,NH
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- V8
- Engine Size
- 351
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Total Drop
- 3"
- Tire Size
- 235/55R16
- My credo
- If you don't have time to do it right will you have time to do it over?
I just noticed your NH zip code. A 1999 vehicle under 8600 gvw needs to pass OBD II inspection by the Gordon Darby unit, an engine swap- even from a 99 or newer Explorer with all the emissions controls intact- will not pass because the VIN in the PCM has to match the registration. That's why I bought a 93 for my 351 swap. As for the transmission, I much prefer a T5 over an M5OD and the extra work to fabricate clutch actuation doesn't scare me a bit. Hurst has a work around for your bench seat, too.