84 Ford Ranger

[JayGeePee]

I have a question about a truck i'm buying this weekend. Its a 1984 Ranger thats already been set up for a 5.0 motor. The guy that owns it had a motor in it for 4 months with a C4 auto, and a fuel cell in the bed. I asked him what rear-end he has in the truck, he said a 7.5 with stock gears. My question is how long will this rear end with stand the 5.0? And is there any way I can strengthen the rear end to handle more until i can afford to put a 8.8 in? I know theres gears on the market, but I was just wondering if theres an aftermarket for the 7.5's?

 

[v-8power]

That rear end will hold up fine, as long as you dont put on racing slicks and do hole shots.

 

[doorgunner]

He's right......I got 5,000 on my truck with the stock Ranger rear end...I wouldn't do any 300+ h.p. hole shots either with the 7.5" gears....and it would probably be a lot cheaper just to buy a boneyard rear end to upgrade your truck......but if you behave, you won't need to upgrade...

 

[JayGeePee]

Well I bought the truck... Heres a link to see it. I was wondering were I should start with it? It has a fuel cell, and remote oil filter already. I plan on keeping the 7.5 rear for a while. It has a roll pan and brand new bumper. The interior was just redone. I was wondering how shift kits do in the C4's?

 

[Ranger Kip]

reliable year!

 

[v-8power]

nice purchase. As far as shift kits go for c4 trannys, you can almost anything you want.

 

[COPPERHEAD85]

Nice buy!

 

[JayGeePee]

I was wondering if anyone in NC had a spare complete 302 or 351 thats running they want to sell? Everyone i have found is either blown or not complete.

 

[JayGeePee]

?

 

[Mac]

Try using car-part.com for a 5.0.
Dave

 

[JayGeePee]

Man thats a great site. I've already found 2 motors in reach. Thanks!!!

 

[JayGeePee]

SLP Mufflers?

I was wondering if any one has used slp mufflers on there V8 ranger anywhere on this forum? I was also wondering what size in/out I should get. I'm only looking to build a 300 bhp motor, so 2.5" sufficient? Or 3''? I'm not sure if I will put dumps or side exit tips yet, its all up to the piggy bank...Well see!

 

[Mac]

I would think even 2 1/4" would work good with that output. That is a good site, used it several time with good luck.
Dave

 

[JayGeePee]

Hedman Headers?

I was wondering if anyones tried the Shorty Headers Hedman Headers make for 1982 to 1997 302 Ford Rangers? What do you think of them? There 180.00/pair...Hows that price compare to others like it on the market?

Heres a link to them...