Anyone running a 408 in there ranger?

[franklin2]

Personally I would like a Clevor for a street rod truck. 351w with Cleveland heads and intake.

I didn't think anyone built a clevor anymore. Can you even get the special intakes? I thought that was not a very popular swap now that you can get decent aftermarket aluminum heads and no need for the expensive special intake. Also no need to buy the special pistons to get the comp ratio back up and still have valve clearance.

 

[Rager351]

Hey Rager, caught your reply here on engine swap and was wondering what suspension you started and ended with and how deep did you go with your conversion?

Smilinjack, sorry for the long response delay. I'm not on the site often. I am the original owner of the 88 Ranger. Pulled the original 2.0 liter out in 1989 and installed a 302 with a t5. It evolved to a 351 Windsor then to a 418 stroker (it's current state). The suspension up front is stock except for spring upgrades to a v6 super cab spring. Front anti sway bar was also added along with heavier duty shocks. The rear has an 8.8 ranger rear end vs. the 7.5. Rear gears as stated are 3:55. James duff traction bars were also added as well as an anti sway bar. Found a sweet set of engine mounts that align the drive train properly to the Rangers offset rear differential. They are made for a 302, but with minor modifications work well with the 351 Windsor based engine. Solid mounts, extremely stout! Lots of other conversion information if you are interested? Thanks

 

[smilinjack]

I too went with solid motor mounts. Let the cab vibration spacers do their job! I also chopped the front frame off, constructed a new 3x2 frame and mounted a Motorsports K member to hold the C. Fabbed up new shock towers to carry QA1 HR coil overs up front and S&W Ladderbars w/ QA1 coil overs holding a 2007 Ranger FX4 Level 2, 4:10, w/ Torsen Locker axle out back. I've been goin crazy on the electric end. Decided to eliminate the computer (obviously) but keep the Power Distribution Center and Cab fuse panel. NIGHTMARE!! So, she's stashed for the summer so I can enjoy my other vices. Turned out to be an excellent Covid project as we were all grounded for a long time! Hope you're enjoying your ride.

 

[dvdswan]

Well, IMO, since you have the NP435 and 205 already, you're not looking to a 1/4 mile in 11 secs. Since you're building a trail rig, they truck is light, put a torquey 302 and get an Atlas multiple low t/case. You were willing to spend money on the engine, save it for the t/case.

Ratio's of the Atlas 4Speed are:
1.5:1, 2.72:1, & 4.08:1 Recommended for all applications
2.0:1, 2.72:1 & 5.44:1 Recommended for all applications
2.72, 3.0:1 & 8.16:1 Recommended for all applications
2.72:1, 3.8:1 & 10.34:1 with this low gear ratio, high horsepower engines are not recommended
2.72:1, 4.3:1 & 11.70:1 with this low gear ratio, high horsepower engines are not recommended

Think about it:
NP435 low gear: 8.26:1
Atlas low gear: 11.70:1
rear axle: 4.88:1

That equals 471.61:1 crawl gear. You could climb a 3 story home with no issues while strapped into a lounge chair in the bed.