302 help!!!

[Gotta_gofast]

Not to be a dick or anything... but is he going to be the one to do the work? I know its your intention to wrench, but is he going to be the one that has to do all the dirty work (research and wrenching) while you watch how he does it? I mean, we don't know you so I'm guessing that if your father is worried that he'll end up finishing a project you tore apart... there's a good chance he's right. I'll be honest, I learned a lot from pops. He taught me a shit load of tips, tricks, and other fine advice. But if I was a father and my son counted on me to do a swap like that (when I didn't want to) then ya I'd be a little pissed. I'm telling ya, get some experience under your belt. Learn stuff with your dad. After a couple years go and use that knowledge to build a 5.0L ranger. It's worth it, trust me. But I can see where your father is coming from. If he doesn't have the time or doesn't want to get into this project then you should make sure you won't need too much of his help. I've been there. When I was 14 I thought it would be fun to take the lawn mower and a $20 go cart frame from a junk yard and mate them. Well, my father knew what he was doing and I didn't. What happened? Well, I wanted that thing done and he didn't have time. Because of this, many arguements arose. A V8 swap isn't cheap. Also, its not a walk in the park. There's a huge difference from bolting another 2.9L in that truck vs. fitting a larger 302 with upgraded cooling and such. Not to discourage you, man. But I really hope this project doesn't turn into fights and disagreements between you and dad because thats usually what results when both people have different ideas of the situation.

 

[jaymegriffiths]

Not to be a dick or anything... but is he going to be the one to do the work? I know its your intention to wrench, but is he going to be the one that has to do all the dirty work (research and wrenching) while you watch how he does it? I mean, we don't know you so I'm guessing that if your father is worried that he'll end up finishing a project you tore apart... there's a good chance he's right. I'll be honest, I learned a lot from pops. He taught me a shit load of tips, tricks, and other fine advice. But if I was a father and my son counted on me to do a swap like that (when I didn't want to) then ya I'd be a little pissed. I'm telling ya, get some experience under your belt. Learn stuff with your dad. After a couple years go and use that knowledge to build a 5.0L ranger. It's worth it, trust me. But I can see where your father is coming from. If he doesn't have the time or doesn't want to get into this project then you should make sure you won't need too much of his help. I've been there. When I was 14 I thought it would be fun to take the lawn mower and a $20 go cart frame from a junk yard and mate them. Well, my father knew what he was doing and I didn't. What happened? Well, I wanted that thing done and he didn't have time. Because of this, many arguements arose. A V8 swap isn't cheap. Also, its not a walk in the park. There's a huge difference from bolting another 2.9L in that truck vs. fitting a larger 302 with upgraded cooling and such. Not to discourage you, man. But I really hope this project doesn't turn into fights and disagreements between you and dad because thats usually what results when both people have different ideas of the situation.

To be honest I get where your comin' from. I don't think so much the physical work is what he'll get stuck doing, but obviously I'll be without a vehicle for a while. Even if it only takes a week or two to get it drivable, (and my definition of drivable is 100% definitely different than yours.)this may seem really short, but with the support i've got, it shouldn't take much longer than that. now that means a full week of 15 hour days wrenchin' hard, late nights.Only forseable hangup is if i have problems gettin the driveshaft altered. My dads best friend kieth has done 2 302 swaps and said it took him about 4 days, full days, till it was semi functional, however my dad is an exceptional mechanic. he's havin a hard time keepin up with the new stuff computers and sensors have got him doin less and less, but instead doin restorations on the side. (currently have 13 project cars!!!) which is keepin garage space to a minimum. What I ill more than likely end up doin' is waitin till the ol' danger ranger is not the DD, and I can have it done right. Maybe even resto it! probably pull the cab+box, sand and paint the frame, and re-do the body. plus that will give me tonnes of time to build the motor!!!
just so you know, i don't think your being a dick, and everyone is entitled to their opinion, but too many people try to force their opinions on others which really "grinds my gears" thanks for yours, and its been takin into consideration!!!

 

[BLOODBANE]

Heres your 347.......

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I run a C-6 instead of the 4. I also run the Holley Pro-Jection. Be prepared and like has been said before, do your homework and be ready for things to pop up unexpectedly. Mine took me about a month to do(plain 302 at first) and that was in a full dress auto shop.......

 

[jaymegriffiths]

Heres your 347.......

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I run a C-6 instead of the 4. I also run the Holley Pro-Jection. Be prepared and like has been said before, do your homework and be ready for things to pop up unexpectedly. Mine took me about a month to do(plain 302 at first) and that was in a full dress auto shop.......

wow besides color and the back thing, thats exactly what i want. if it takes me 2 months to get somethin like that together, id be one happy dude. thanks for posting and point taken. bet that thing costed a small fortune! (those tires have gotta be worth 500 bucks) and the motor, wouldn't eventry to guess. i noticed how incredibly tame sounding that 347 is, and i like how its kind of a "sleeper" i've seen lifted rangers before but when that thing leaves the line, i wouldn't wanna be the guy in the other car.