2004 v8 swap

[jeremycbenson]

i own a 04 ford ranger. its a good truck with the 3.0. but its lacks the power i want. so i want to do a v8 swap to a 5.0 or a 4.6 v8. but the problem is the only kits i can find are for ranger 97 and older, becuase they have the ttb supesion. but i have iss system so they dont fit. so if you know a kit or website that can help, or u can help. please do tell. thanks

 

[jeremycbenson]

i would like some help

i would like it if some would, tell me where to look

 

[Nipplechops]

If you want the swap to be 100% legal you'll have to use a 2004 or newer V8. Since Ford shitcanned the 5.0L in 2001 (I think) that leaves you with either a 4.6L or a 5.4L, both of which are possible but beyond the ability of the average wrench.

 

[Mac]

Not a '04' but same thing applies.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/727284

 

[jeremycbenson]

well it doesnt need to be legal becuase in michigan they dont check and dont do the tests. but i do like the 4.6

 

[CJREX]

The 4.6 is a good engine, but it's the size of a Big Block

The vast majority go 5.0/5.8 due to ready availability of a wealth of information and experience on the swap.

Do a Google for 4.6 V8 ranger swap and you'll get some info, though not much.

Good Luck!

 

[jeremycbenson]

thanks i do like the 4.6 but its not cheap on the up grades and more relible then the 5.0. but the 5.0 is cheap all around but not legal.

 

[jeremycbenson]

haha

If you want the swap to be 100% legal you'll have to use a 2004 or newer V8. Since Ford shitcanned the 5.0L in 2001 (I think) that leaves you with either a 4.6L or a 5.4L, both of which are possible but beyond the ability of the average wrench.

im more then your average wrench. 18 years old.already done 31 engine rebuilds/27transmission rebuilds. and non of them came back with problems.

 

[Mac]

Well find an Explorer 5.0 motor and go for it.
Dave

 

[JohnnyO]

I don't know that emissions standards changed between 2001 and 2004. Not sure it would be legal, but if MI doesn't check....

Regardless, easiest way would be to find a wrecked 5.0 Explorer and swap as many parts over including electronics as you can. There is a thread at www.explorerforum.com about doing this swap with a Sport Trac. The hardest thing to deal with is probably the PATS anti-theft on the ignition.

Option two, trade the Ranger on a V8 Sport Trac.

 

[Mac]

Bob Rwenzing (T.O.T.Y) is also from Michigan and did his '03' swap. Quite a few from up there have done the later swaps.
Dave

 

[jeremycbenson]

well finally the v8 conversion on its way. and im gonna use a 5.0. and its goona be a wild and crazy trip so watch the mayhem insue. as this projects starts on its way.