Detroit?

[Sweet-85']

Has anybody thought about shoehorning a Detroit diesel into a ranger? I know they made some smaller models, inline 4's and such, but what models would fit? Think about how cool it would be to roll down the road in a screamin' 2-stroke Detroit . . . Anyone else feeling me?

 

[dangerranger83]

Ive seen a 7.3 powerstroke put in a Ranger, so I'm sure that it can be done.

But like what purpose would you have for it, towing, wheeling, or just for personal satifaction (nothing wrong with that).

Which one would you put in and can you find a tranny that can adapt/fit in it and still keep it 4wd?

Its a great thought but would you take it one step further and do it though? If so that would probably be one sick Ranger and one diesel swap I havent heard of yet (not saying somebody hasnt done it).

To sum up what Im saying is, ya I'm feeling it.

 

[Sweet-85']

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0o1o5W_f6o

This guy did a 4-53T in a Chevy truck, pretty bitch, man I love how Detroits sound.

I guess a 4-53T would fit in a ranger.

 

[dangerranger83]

One thing I remember about detroit diesels is they aren't fuel efficiant. That might be a down side.

 

[pontiacfieroguy]

since its a 2 stroke do you have to mix oil in with the diesel or is that nescacery? an intersting fact about this particular engine is that it has no intake valves just intake ports surrounding the chamber

 

[bobbywalter]

since its a 2 stroke do you have to mix oil in with the diesel or is that nescacery? an intersting fact about this particular engine is that it has no intake valves just intake ports surrounding the chamber

he he he he he he....


as an oil well driller...i have to say the jimmies are definatly fuel efficient.....but oil slobbering pigs.


so in a way you do mix oil with the diesel....but no....no premix really...just diesel.

 

[dangerranger83]

What would the cost of putting a detroit under the hood compaired to a 4bt and what vehicles can you find them in?

 

[Snoranger]

he he he he he he....


as an oil well driller...i have to say the jimmies are definatly fuel efficient.....but oil slobbering pigs.


so in a way you do mix oil with the diesel....but no....no premix really...just diesel.

You have to work on these engines to truly appreciate that comment!

 

[Sweet-85']

I've found it!

A 3-53N aluminum block! They make about ~110HP and ~250ft/lbs torque, and best of all, they only weigh about 600lbs, about the weight of a small block anyway. There's no turbo (roots blown), and its all mechanical injection, simple set up! The only problem is adapting the SAE #3 bellhousing to a ford bolt pattern. . .

 

[dangerranger83]

Why a ford tranny......

 

[bobbywalter]

acme adapter would get ya straight.