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Somebody had to figure out how to put a V8 in a Ranger, or hang a turbo on a regular 2.3... the noteworthy thing is most of that was figured out before the internet.
The kicker is the Ecoboost F-150 gets similar milage as a turbo or a nicely set up V8 Ranger, mid 20's. In a Ranger that is an instant 1k+ lighter (I have yet to see an 2WD EB) and punching a smaller hole in the atmosphere it should get better.
The problem IMO with Windsor and Lima swaps is their escalating age. The newest OHV 5.0 and 2.5 is 11 years and and they are not getting any younger... we are going to need a viable modern day alternative for future swappers. I know some guys have switched to late model GM LS engines for the lack of competition from the Ford camp.
Ford might step up the game and make a standalone setup like they did for the OHC 5.0 if there is enough interest too.
The kicker is the Ecoboost F-150 gets similar milage as a turbo or a nicely set up V8 Ranger, mid 20's. In a Ranger that is an instant 1k+ lighter (I have yet to see an 2WD EB) and punching a smaller hole in the atmosphere it should get better.
The problem IMO with Windsor and Lima swaps is their escalating age. The newest OHV 5.0 and 2.5 is 11 years and and they are not getting any younger... we are going to need a viable modern day alternative for future swappers. I know some guys have switched to late model GM LS engines for the lack of competition from the Ford camp.
Ford might step up the game and make a standalone setup like they did for the OHC 5.0 if there is enough interest too.

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