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stillwater
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- Location
- Indiana
- Vehicle Year
- 1998 Ranger XLT
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.5
- Transmission
- Automatic
I recieved a 98 2wd shortbed Ranger a few months ago in a trade.
Please forgive me if I've asked before, as I had a stroke sometime ago and don't always remember what I've already asked. I've been to several forums, most say to come here.
Anyway, as I read through here I get the impression my 98 isn't as swap-savvy as the earlier trucks. I also got that impression from my friend (without him saying as much...)
Where I live, there are no emissions requirements to comply to. By doing my research, looks like the easiest/cost effective swap will be a 302 (a 289 would do too). And I'd run a mild cam, headers, 4bbl carb, etc. And an 8.8 rear end swap also in the future. Better brakes too- brake swaps? is there info for that here too?
My truck sits much higher in front than the back, has 2.5 auto in it. No lift contraptions, old owner was convinced maybe there had been F100 spring swapped under the front...when I V8 it, I may need extra lift but I don't think I need that much.
I guess my concern is- should I use this truck to swap in a V8, or would it be far easier to use one of the older ones? It isn't in real bad shape, just lots of miles.
Please forgive me if I've asked before, as I had a stroke sometime ago and don't always remember what I've already asked. I've been to several forums, most say to come here.
Anyway, as I read through here I get the impression my 98 isn't as swap-savvy as the earlier trucks. I also got that impression from my friend (without him saying as much...)
Where I live, there are no emissions requirements to comply to. By doing my research, looks like the easiest/cost effective swap will be a 302 (a 289 would do too). And I'd run a mild cam, headers, 4bbl carb, etc. And an 8.8 rear end swap also in the future. Better brakes too- brake swaps? is there info for that here too?
My truck sits much higher in front than the back, has 2.5 auto in it. No lift contraptions, old owner was convinced maybe there had been F100 spring swapped under the front...when I V8 it, I may need extra lift but I don't think I need that much.
I guess my concern is- should I use this truck to swap in a V8, or would it be far easier to use one of the older ones? It isn't in real bad shape, just lots of miles.
