460 in a 2007 ranger

[Derek1064]

I’m looking into putting a 460 in my 2007. Anybody know what modifications are required? Or parts that I would have to buy?

I’m most concerned about the fan clearance and having to cut the firewall. Also the exhaust manifolds, oil filter, etc.

I’ve looked through some of the forums and I can’t find much info on swapping a 460 into a 3rd gen ranger

 

[SenorNoob]

I know it's been done in earlier Rangers. There was one here that raced at the local to me drag strip. (Beech Bend in Bowling Green, KY)

V-8 Swaps - 1983-1997 Ford Rangers - The Ranger Station

This page discusses how to swap a Ford V8 engine into a 1983-1997 Ford Ranger and Ford Bronco II.

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Thread '460 swap'

Jul 5, 2011

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Hopefully I can start my 460/C6 swap into my '93 this week.

I have two 460 motors, one than runs from a '70 Lincoln and the other that doesn't run from a '69 Lincoln. I bought the '69 motor mostly because of the complete FEAD on it. It has a short style water pump (there is no crank pulley, the belts ride in the balancer) and the crankshaft mounted power steering pump that I'm thinking about trying to use. The '70 has alternator and power steering brackets on it, but they are from another engine family and the belts don't line up perfectly like I want, but I may be able to get them to...

• 5.0
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• Forum: Engine Swaps

Thread '460 ranger?'

Jul 14, 2008

Has it been done? enough room? frame too weak? Is it resonable?

• NoJokePowerStroke
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• Forum: Engine Swaps

https://www.therangerstation.com/forums/members/bigblockranger.2096/#recent-content

One in the bed of an 86:

Gwaii 1986 Ford Ranger 4x4 - The Ranger Station

Gwaii 1986 Ford Ranger 4x4 is an amazing rock crawling beast with a Dana 50 TTB, 10.25-inch rear, and three transfer cases.

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https://www.therangerstation.com/1986-ford-ranger-460-drag-truck/?page-img576052=5#gsc.tab=0

Are you looking to end up with a low street/track truck or or something higher? Do you want AC? What are the goals?

I'm guessing newer tech like rack and pinion steering and electric power steering pumps would make this easier.