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- 18 Toyota Camry LE
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- 1985
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- Ford Ranger
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- 2WD
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- 2.8 V6
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- Manual
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- 245/60r14
as per thread title , what are some engine swaps that are compatible? We all know 302s are the goto but wheres my 6 cylinder guys and 4 cylinder guys at? If I were to build my truck for a tow pig, low-mid end powerband, what would you guys think?
>4BT cummins (expensive, heavy, lots of fabrication required, but strong)
>4.0 V6 Late ranger
>2.3 I4 Lima Turbo
>can do a v8 , but i only need 200-250HP comfortably, i want gearing and torque to do the rest, efficiency is what im after.
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how hard is swapping the engine if I end up running a standalone ECU or basic setup? emissions is not a issue, off-road vehicle/ private property driven.
I have MOST common hand tools, are engine hoists expensive? what else would I need? Is this something worth diving into or creating a new hobby out of? Im pretty comfortable digging into my current engines top end, but never did a full on rebuild.
>4BT cummins (expensive, heavy, lots of fabrication required, but strong)
>4.0 V6 Late ranger
>2.3 I4 Lima Turbo
>can do a v8 , but i only need 200-250HP comfortably, i want gearing and torque to do the rest, efficiency is what im after.
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how hard is swapping the engine if I end up running a standalone ECU or basic setup? emissions is not a issue, off-road vehicle/ private property driven.
I have MOST common hand tools, are engine hoists expensive? what else would I need? Is this something worth diving into or creating a new hobby out of? Im pretty comfortable digging into my current engines top end, but never did a full on rebuild.
