87 ranger big block swap questions

[Chris_97]

I have an 87 ranger with a 69 mustang 302 that I've been driving for a while now and have decided it's not enough motor. I've decided I want the only ranger in town with a big block. what works for motor mounts for a 460? and are there any aftermarket headers that fit or will it have to be custom? also what about header to steering shafts clearance? I'm not new to engine swaps but I've never tried one like this before. thanks

 

[RangerFabWorks]

I have an 87 ranger with a 69 mustang 302 that I've been driving for a while now and have decided it's not enough motor. I've decided I want the only ranger in town with a big block. what works for motor mounts for a 460? and are there any aftermarket headers that fit or will it have to be custom? also what about header to steering shafts clearance? I'm not new to engine swaps but I've never tried one like this before. thanks

This guy used to be on TRS a long time ago,. i dont think hes been on here for a while, but heres his website. might help you out

http://www.bigblockranger.com/

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Unfortunately that site is not being kept up. It looks like he is using a pic to keep the site but has deleted all the info. Too bad.

 

[chewy012]

I have an 87 ranger with a 69 mustang 302 that I've been driving for a while now and have decided it's not enough motor. I've decided I want the only ranger in town with a big block. what works for motor mounts for a 460? and are there any aftermarket headers that fit or will it have to be custom? also what about header to steering shafts clearance? I'm not new to engine swaps but I've never tried one like this before. thanks

Awesome.

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[DC]

Best bet is to make you own mounts as for headers i believe that you have to have them custom made ive never done it myself but i have seen on and he had made a set that went on the outside of the frame and had to cut his fire wall out and build one around the motor do to their not being enough room under the hood as well had electric fans he did have interference with the headers and streering shaft but he custom made his streering shaft to bend around his headers i had pictures of it once but i since lost that phone. Hope this helps

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