v8 swap

Hey guys, i figured id do a build thread on this thing, cause ive found very few on 351w swaps, ive been a long time lurker, first time poster, and recently made an account. I picked this truck up as a roller (that didnt roll due to a locked up rear end) several months ago to do a v8 swap on...

I have a 1987 BII and I'm thinking about doing a V8 swap here within the next year once I get some parts together. I know I'm getting a 5.0 but, I can't decide if I should go with carb or a fuel injection. I REALLY HATE car wiring and a carb engine would prevent this along with a holly sniper to...

I've got an 84 ranger, lifted, both suspension and body, and on 31s right now. shes got the 2.8L v6 and a manual transmission and she is 4wd. I want to use her as a daily and for some light-mild off roading applications. The thing i wanted to bring up and ask/talk about is Ive been offered a...

Hello all, I have been lurking here for a while and I finally made a profile to ask the questions that have probably been answered already. I have a 92 Ranger with a 4.0 5 speed 4x4 and I want to do a 5.0 swap and it remain a 5 speed 4x4. From what I have seen the best way to do this is with an...

Working on getting started for my V8 swap! I got an 8.8 rear end out of a '97 explorer last week. I also ordered a fuel injected crate motor from BluePrint Engines that's going to be delivered towards the end of January. Here's the link to the one I got...

so a few month back i finish my v8 swap 1997 b2300. with a fitech so i ended up taking the whole wiring out and delete quite a lot of wiring to make it prettier, did my best job but truck ended up parked for atleast 4 month havent touched it so kinda forgot where i was with the project and...

Hey all, I have a 2000 ranger 3.0 4x4 ext cab that the engine recently blew. (which I cant say I i'm too sad about). Anyway, I purchased a 5.0 from a 00 mountaineer with only 90k miles, it includes the entire engine, wiring harnesses, transmission, computer, and other small things. I spent a...

I have engine transmission transfer case and all the wiring out a 94 f150, my questions are what to do about the crossmember for the transfer case and will I be able to fit this set up in my frame without losing frame integrity by slight trimming?

so i found this kit for the 302 swap. i have been reading abt this swap for quite a long time but can’t seem to find all the information that i need. i have an 88 tbird 302, AOD tranny, and an 8.8 rear end readily available. but i can’t find a thread on EVERYTHING i need to do this swap. i know...

So I've finally reached the point where the long block is assembled (for the most part) and now I'm swapping the A9L mustang computer with the matching harness into the ranger. Ive dug around for a while trying to figure out what is necessary to splice. I've found (By Bob) that connector 39 (8...

I recently got me a 1984 Ford ranger and is looking to swap to v8. I found a 1999 explorer with a 5.0. Can I do a full swap with this car? Engine and transmission. Explorer trans is automatic and currently my ranger has a 2.3 engine with a stick trans.

Alright y'all first post. Go ahead and tear me a new one 🤘 I'm doing a 5.0 swap. And I'm not sure what to do about wiring. Some background info: I have a 92 extended cab that I am putting a 300hp blueprint 5.0/M5R2/NP205 into. Using the FEAD from the 97 explorer I have a few different wiring...

So, I've already completed this swap, after taking many months of time to gather resources, do some homework, and jump into the grease pit but it was worth it. My vehicle is a 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FFV 2wd (non-edge) I did not make use of a donor vehicle for this swap. Here's the information...

I'm buying a new v8 from blueprint to replace my current worn out v8 (no I'm not going to build the current engine because it's much simpler and less confusing than building an engine with unknown specs) 84 ranger and it makes about 390hp. I plan on pairing it up to my current c4 auto and...

Hello I have a 97 ranger with 2.3l and the trans is a 83 mustang t5 v8 borge n warner both are manuals. I have got it all tied together with the local mechanic doing it very trustworthy n honest he quoted me $2200 n I got I was wondering what will have to be programmed out of the ecm or pcm once...

Hello, I am in the process of installing a V8 from a 1999 Explorer into my 1998 Ranger, the truck has already been extensively modified for rock crawling with axles from a 78' 1/2 ton and 37" tires. I have installed the complete engine harness and the dash harness from the explorer but I am...

1996 Lone Ranger 5.0 efi GT-40 heads Howdy, I’m having some trouble fitting a good fan, I have about 2 inches between water pump and radiator, I’m using the 4.0 double core radiator, Wondering if anyone could find me an electric fan, or an idea on how to Cool this small block

Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who can write a custom tune for an Explorer ECU? I have swapped an 00 explorer 5.0 Engine, 4R70W trans, Explorer computer and PATS into my 00 Ranger v6 4x4. I have done several engine modifications including EGR delete, deleting rear 02 sensors...

This is the first time I’m doing a motor swap of any kind so I’ll need all of the help I can get. Currently I have a 97 ranger 2wd with a 4 banger and a 5 speed manual transmission. I would like to swap it out with a 302 or a 351W and I want to do it the right way. I want to keep it a manual and...

Hey everyone. About to start my swap in a month and trying to get everything possible together before I start. Any help or advise would be appreciated. To start I'll let you know what I have, what I'm using for the swap and go from there. The truck: 1998 Ford Ranger ext cab flare side 2wd 4.0l...