302 or 4bt

[youngstroker]

future plans for the ranger include 3/4 ton axles out of a newer super duty only problem is i don't think the tired old 2.9l has what it takes to spin up 3/4 ton axles and 35-37" tires so a new engine would have to be transplanted i have really been leaning toward the 4bt, for the torque and i'm a diesel nut just think it would be cool to have a diesel ranger, but a carb. 302 would be an easier swap and a lot cheaper just not sure what it is like wheelin with a carburetor, also with the 4bt swap i was probably going to do a zf5 trans swap. witch brings me to my question what is it like wheelin with a manual and or a carburetor?

 

[red93terror]

get on too steep of an incline with that carb and youll die out. plus the 302 has been done to death. how many 4bt rangers have you ever passed on the road?

 

[Dalpilot]

I'm a little partial to the diesel ranger for some reason, but do the 6.0 swap, you'll like having 450 HP and 700 tq with a tune. I'm just sayin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI1akX8Z9OI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRkxOqOxE20

 

[youngstroker]

i have a 6.0l in my superduty and i like it. just thought a 4bt would be easier, less electronics.