08 XLT conversion

[ArkRanger]

Hi guys!

New to the forums, just found this place after a little searching. I was hoping this would be the place that has the answers for me.

I was wandering if anyone has done a 302 conversion on an '08 XLT or similar. I was told by a friend that I won't be able to get it to fit. This will be my first big project as well.

Any feedback you guys have for me is much appreciated.

thanks in advance.

 

[dangerranger83]

When a buddy says something can't fit, they are challenging you.

If a 4.6 can be squeezed (yes they are much wider then a 5.0) under the hood of a ranger, a 5.0 will fit just fine. People are doing this kind of swap all day long. You can even put a 351 inner the hood too.

But it's all in how much fab skills you have, tools and budget.

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[Mac]

Welcome! Really kind of easy with a 302/5.0L, no major fab required, just mounts. Wiring with any newer than 2000 will require more figuring out the electical system. Good link to a build of a 2005 - http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91026.
Lots of help here so jump right in.
Dave
Edit: Above comments are meant for the OHV versions, not the newer OHC motor. That gets really involved and expensive but been done.

 

[Surrey]

302 wont fit?! bah, people are putting 393s and 454s under the hood. Besides, an Explorer 302 is basically designed to fit in this engine bay.

 

[ArkRanger]

Awesome! that's what I needed to hear (or see) and thanks for the post to the electrical system work! Hoping to get this all started soon.