- Joined
- Dec 10, 2018
- Messages
- 62
- Reaction score
- 24
- Points
- 8
- Age
- 45
- Location
- Bloomington Indiana
- Vehicle Year
- 1999
- Make / Model
- Ranger
- Engine Type
- V8
- Engine Size
- 5.0
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 0
- Total Drop
- 0
- Tire Size
- 31”
Well folks, my build is nearing completion. 1999 Ranger 3.0 XLT ext cab with a 2001 5.0 swap. Wow what a ride. Couldn't have gotten even half way without the help of my bro and his tenacity, talent, and his crazy ability to see cars as a Lego set for 4-6 year olds.
This place was such a gem of info. Especially when encountering non 5.0 swap specific issues.
But in terms of the swap, the existing info is pretty much spot on except for the following if using a donor Explorer 5.0:
1) The oil filter relocation kit is part of the Ex package. It already relocates the filter. If you pull the engine with block components attached, you don't need a relocation kit.
2) The power steering cooler from the Ex needs to be transplanted, the Ranger PS cooler will not work without significant modifications.
Other than that with some dogged determination, money to support about 50% more than you thought you'd spend, a bunch of PB blaster and some patience you'll be fine.
Took us 350+ man hours with no air tools no lift, no tranny jack in a 2 car garage mid to late Chicago fall.
Ranger was born in MN and lived in WI its whole life. Ex spent lifetime in IL.
Brother is a mid level warlock in terms of cars, first full drivetrain swap.
I'm a recovering military mechanic that did an ME program.
P.s. there's lots I'd do different! Starting with the base vehicles hahaha! All in all we got pretty lucky.
Ask any questions you might have, I'll do my best to get back asap.
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This place was such a gem of info. Especially when encountering non 5.0 swap specific issues.
But in terms of the swap, the existing info is pretty much spot on except for the following if using a donor Explorer 5.0:
1) The oil filter relocation kit is part of the Ex package. It already relocates the filter. If you pull the engine with block components attached, you don't need a relocation kit.
2) The power steering cooler from the Ex needs to be transplanted, the Ranger PS cooler will not work without significant modifications.
Other than that with some dogged determination, money to support about 50% more than you thought you'd spend, a bunch of PB blaster and some patience you'll be fine.
Took us 350+ man hours with no air tools no lift, no tranny jack in a 2 car garage mid to late Chicago fall.
Ranger was born in MN and lived in WI its whole life. Ex spent lifetime in IL.
Brother is a mid level warlock in terms of cars, first full drivetrain swap.
I'm a recovering military mechanic that did an ME program.
P.s. there's lots I'd do different! Starting with the base vehicles hahaha! All in all we got pretty lucky.
Ask any questions you might have, I'll do my best to get back asap.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk