csams004
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- Vehicle Year
- 1995
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Transmission
- Manual
I have a 2.3L, I4 , 5-speed manual 1995 Ford Ranger XLT 2 wheel drive.
What is the best engine to swap with it? The main suggestion from the research I have done is a Ford Mustang 5.0L/302 engine. Is this what ya'll would suggest and what year would be best? Is there something easier to put in that wouldn't require much modifying to fit in the engine?
Also what else will need to be changed when the engine swap is done and can you estimate a cost? I figure the engine will be under 1000, but if this is off let me know.
Lastly, what other mods would ya'll suggest for this truck where you get the most bang for your buck? All advice and knowledge is welcome, even the most basic stuff, as I am just beginning to learn about trucks and cars (never had a father to teach me).
What is the best engine to swap with it? The main suggestion from the research I have done is a Ford Mustang 5.0L/302 engine. Is this what ya'll would suggest and what year would be best? Is there something easier to put in that wouldn't require much modifying to fit in the engine?
Also what else will need to be changed when the engine swap is done and can you estimate a cost? I figure the engine will be under 1000, but if this is off let me know.
Lastly, what other mods would ya'll suggest for this truck where you get the most bang for your buck? All advice and knowledge is welcome, even the most basic stuff, as I am just beginning to learn about trucks and cars (never had a father to teach me).