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[sawdustmike]

Hi I'm Sawdustmike and I have a 1986 ranger SXT. I'm thinking about putting in a 302 . My ranger keeps burning ECU and have a burnt valve and bad exhaust manifold leak.
Ive read some here and have questions.

 

[superj]

Welcome to the group!

 

[sawdustmike]

Welcome to the group!

Thank you

 

[Brain75]

guessing you searched the forums and read some threads (that is what comes up first in search)... but did you find the tech library?

Engines & Fuel Systems - The Ranger Station

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www.therangerstation.com

The engines & fuel systems subsection has a TON of info on V8 swaps, 5.0 gets it's whole category.

Ford Ranger V8 Swaps: