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Hi from Bama!


n2xlr8n

Member
V8 Engine Swap
RBV's on Boost
Joined
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Location
Bama
Vehicle Year
1990
Make / Model
Ford Ranger XLT
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
LS
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Tire Size
28x10.5
Hi folks,

just inherited my Grandfather's cherry 70k mile 1990 Ranger 2WD XLT 2.3L...it even smells new.

I'm in the process of either A) finding a harmonic damper for it (I broke the existing one pulling the damper in a routine timing belt replacement...the crank bolt washer was still in there, and I didn't realize it:sad:)..evidently, Ford doesn't sell the damper any longer

or

B) Pulling the entire drivetrain and converting it to a 5.0 / AOD setup


I haven't decided the best route just yet...the 2.3 is pretty anemic.

Anyway, I've been building cars for a while, so maybe I'll have something to add to a good forum.

Take care!
 


SenorNoob

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Messages
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Location
Middle Tennessee
Vehicle Year
1988
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
1.5" Front + 4" Rear
Tire Size
245-70-R16
Howdy and welcome to TRS!

Definitely fix the 2.3. Then drive it while you get everything ready for the V8 swap.
 

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