5.0 Conversion for my 1990 Ranger XLT 2WD

[Aoresteen]

After going back & forth for the last 18 months, I finally decided to yank the 2.9L & the A4LD and go with a 5.0L swap. I need to find an engine & transmission. I'm thinking about a 1995 F150 5.0L with the 4R70W transmission as the replacements.

I will have the transmission rebuilt and the engine overhauled, then installed. Since my Ranger is a 1990 I do not have any issues with emissions here in GA. I will also upgrade the rear brakes to disc and put bigger brakes on up front. I plan to keep the EFI on the 5.0L. The rear end has already been done - it's an 8.8" with 373 gears. The truck has a 4" suspension lift.

What problems will I encounter with this swap? Are headers a problem installing? Should I go with a one-piece drive shaft?

Thanks!

 

[Bird76Mojo]

I like the Hedman 88400 headers I used on my 87 Ranger. They fit well. Others like the tri-y style.

If your truck is an extended cab then I'd try to go to a single piece driveshaft if I could..

 

[19Walt93]

If you can find a T bird or Explorer donor they are supposed to have a more compact front drive system. I put a 95 F150 351 into my 93 with Fox Mustang front accessory drive and the radiator will end up in the core support to make room for a fan.

 

[Aoresteen]

If you can find a T bird or Explorer donor they are supposed to have a more compact front drive system. ......

Thanks! What years did they come with the 4R70W transmission?