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Boss 302 Ranger Build Research


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I want to build a boss 302 Ranger but honestly have no idea what ranger to use. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advise on what would be the best way to go. I'd like to use a 2005-2007 Ranger. Basically what I need to know is; can the 5 speed manual transmission that comes standard in the original truck be used with the 302, if not what kind of transmission should I use?
 


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No the original m5od-r1 trans will not work, you could use an m5od-r2 from a early 90s f-150 though. Another option is a t-5 from a mustang.
 

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Welcome first of all to a great site!
Your V-8 swap question would be better and faster answered if you put it in the V-8 swap section below. No the stock trans will not last long at all behind a build 302, most use a T-5 and even then could be a maybe.
Dave of the Nord
 

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Welcome first of all to a great site!
Your V-8 swap question would be better and faster answered if you put it in the V-8 swap section below. No the stock trans will not last long at all behind a build 302, most use a T-5 and even then could be a maybe.
Dave of the Nord
thank you, I reposted in the correct section. not sure how to remove this thread, or if I even need to....
 

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No the stock trans will not last long at all behind a build 302,
Ignoring for the moment the fact that it won't even bolt to the proposed engine.
 

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