Ford Ranger v8 swap California Legal emissions?

[SlugStang8997]

Has anyone on here done a Ford Ranger v8 swap in California? How did you get the truck California smog Legal? I am looking to into this. How much more work is involved?
I am wondering if anyone has a truck that is all done that they would be willing to sell as well. I like the old boxie Ford Rangers so that would be what i would be looking for. I also would like one that is not 4x4 if that is even possible with the v8 swap. I am not a mechanic So i will have to pay someone to do the work for me.

 

[Shran]

CA: Looking for someone to talk to about BAR approved Engine change/swap process

Edit: So, as a warning to those in CA, make sure your recipient is the same emission class as your donor, even within the “light duty truck” category. Done quite a bit of research already, and I have a good idea of everything I will need, but I am looking to talk to someone about the CA BAR...

www.therangerstation.com

Four threads under yours.

 

[bobbywalter]

talk to your local smog refs.....

send pizza....donuts and coffee...ect first. good investment for cooperation. dont be afraid to tip people for service....

 

[SlugStang8997]

Wondering if i could get a diesel powered Ranger then do the engine swap or would i have to smog it then? 1997 diesels and older are exempt from smog.

 

[bobbywalter]

Wondering if i could get a diesel powered Ranger then do the engine swap or would i have to smog it then? 1997 diesels and older are exempt from smog.

i dont remember the weight class and ratings out there. likely still have an opacity test...but if its running correctly it wont be an issue.

i assume you would be using an older then 97 truck.

so using a 97 or newer TDI complete should be a non issue. though you may have to get a old enough truck back far enough that they were offered with diesels in the platform.

i have a humvee engine in my ranger. i can run the p47 workhorse platform up to 2005 as far as emissions are concerned...and there is another way to get current with the right weight rating for most places.

 

[2011Supercab]

so using a 97 or newer TDI complete should be a non issue. though you may have to get a old enough truck back far enough that they were offered with diesels in the platform.

I think he means to use an older Ranger that came with a diesel and is licensed/registered as a diesel and put a V-8 into it and not tell the state it's been swapped.

 

[SlugStang8997]

I think he means to use an older Ranger that came with a diesel and is licensed/registered as a diesel and put a V-8 into it and not tell the state it's been swapped.

Thanks for your reply
Yes that is what i meant but i assume that is illegal but i can't find out online if it is legal or not

 

[bobbywalter]

it is not legal if it is registered otherwise.

though...i might do that anyway. dont tell anybody.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

CA: Looking for someone to talk to about BAR approved Engine change/swap process

Well I tore it down. I am very happy with what i found. Looks like someone was doing regular maintenance on this Expo because the inside was nice and clean. Standard rods, mains and bores. Unmolested. I did however snap 3 bolts on the water pump and front cover. I'm going to put new rods, mains...

www.therangerstation.com

 

[Thedrill]

Has anyone on here done a Ford Ranger v8 swap in California? How did you get the truck California smog Legal? I am looking to into this. How much more work is involved?
I am wondering if anyone has a truck that is all done that they would be willing to sell as well. I like the old boxie Ford Rangers so that would be what i would be looking for. I also would like one that is not 4x4 if that is even possible with the v8 swap. I am not a mechanic So i will have to pay someone to do the work for me.

I may sell my 2wd Ranger that Recently passed Bar testing if the price is right. I want to do another Ranger swap with either a Chevy Ls motor or a twin turbo V6.

 

[SlugStang8997]

I may sell my 2wd Ranger that Recently passed Bar testing if the price is right. I want to do another Ranger swap with either a Chevy Ls motor or a twin turbo V6.

Thank you for your reply
I found a 2011 Ford Ranger regular cab 2wd v6 4.0 , It has 126000 miles on it. It is about 9000$. I might go look at it today but if i ever wanted to do a v8 swap would 2011 be a problem?

 

[Thedrill]

The Ranger has a fairly compact engine bay that will accommodate a smaller V8 engine, later engines have evolved to Dual/quad overhead cam units that are wider /taller and are not as easy to fit without some chopping up of the frame etc. This may be your only issue with a "Correct" California BAR swap.
If you want to do a V8 swap it would be easier with a pre 2001 Ranger.

 

[SlugStang8997]

The Ranger has a fairly compact engine bay that will accommodate a smaller V8 engine, later engines have evolved to Dual/quad overhead cam units that are wider /taller and are not as easy to fit without some chopping up of the frame etc. This may be your only issue with a "Correct" California BAR swap.
If you want to do a V8 swap it would be easier with a pre 2001 Ranger.

Thanks for your reply
I wouldn't want to chop any of the frame
So i wouldn't be able to put a 2011 ford explorer v8 into the Ranger? The motors are too big. They got bigger not smaller? I am not a mechanic and i would be paying someone to do the work for me.

 

[bobbywalter]

Thanks for your reply
I wouldn't want to chop any of the frame
So i wouldn't be able to put a 2011 ford explorer v8 into the Ranger? The motors are too big. They got bigger not smaller? I am not a mechanic and i would be paying someone to do the work for me.

i have a 6.x diesel v8 in my ranger. though a coyote is definitely wider.

that said a cyclone 6 isnt much different then swapping a coyote. an ecoboost 6 is even bigger with all of the tubing.

for reference...

this is my style engine next to a sbc.


impossible no....pia....yes..



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i can change out my injectors and glowplugs faster then you can change the plugs in a stock ranger...

and i dont even have to open my hood.



though....when staying emissions compliant with a gas swap...your engine bay will be as shitty as a stock truck.


that said my truck is emissions compliant up to 2005 p47 workhorse standards.

 

[Thedrill]

Yes, most vehicle manufacturers have expanded the physical size of the engine, and the complex electronics are harder to figure out when swapping into a different vehicle.
Everything is possible with lots of money and time.