Steakneggs
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- 1995
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- Ford Ranger
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700R-4. Hi, I'm an automotive machinist and shadetree engine swapper, I'm 43, I don't dislike the Windsor V8s, but I do hate the AOD and the electronics in the 4R70W.
Sure, I could adapt the 700R-4 to a Windsor, but this build in on a salvage yard budget, and the Vortec 350 heads out-flow the GT40 and GT40P heads, and there's no need to fab an adapter plate to bolt a 700R-4 to a Vortec 350.
Furthermore, I already have a new intake manifold for putting my Q-Jet on a Vortec, and I have a new points distributor for a SBC.
I also have a new SBC 1-wire alternator with voltage regulator all EMP-proofed in a safe place.
The recipient is a '95 Ranger 2WD RCSB with 2.3 & 4R44E & 3.73:1 7.5" and worn 225/70R14s on rusting steelies.
My hope is to slightly raise the front end, then fit 31x10.5 tires. In back I want a 4.10:1 TractionLok 8.8"
And it'll get a thicker radiator.
If cost was no object I would do a 427W stroker with AFR heads. But I need this done before election 2020.
Sure, I could adapt the 700R-4 to a Windsor, but this build in on a salvage yard budget, and the Vortec 350 heads out-flow the GT40 and GT40P heads, and there's no need to fab an adapter plate to bolt a 700R-4 to a Vortec 350.
Furthermore, I already have a new intake manifold for putting my Q-Jet on a Vortec, and I have a new points distributor for a SBC.
I also have a new SBC 1-wire alternator with voltage regulator all EMP-proofed in a safe place.
The recipient is a '95 Ranger 2WD RCSB with 2.3 & 4R44E & 3.73:1 7.5" and worn 225/70R14s on rusting steelies.
My hope is to slightly raise the front end, then fit 31x10.5 tires. In back I want a 4.10:1 TractionLok 8.8"
And it'll get a thicker radiator.
If cost was no object I would do a 427W stroker with AFR heads. But I need this done before election 2020.