my B2

[NMB2]

amazing build!

Thanks!

im 16 and just bought my first truck its a 84' ford ranger, with im pretty sure the same 2.8l as your bronco. anyways i noticed in your engine compartment all the eev IV computer shit, and all the wires for the sensors are gone. can i take all that out and it'll still run ok? i was wondering how you did it?

thanx

Look up the Duraspark II conversion in the technical library. If you have any questions after reading that, just shoot me a PM and I'll explain anything you dont understand to you.

 

[ranger8689]

Did you build your own hi steer arms? if so how far into the knuckle did you tap. I'm interested in doing this as well to a ball joint dana 60

 

[NMB2]

Did you build your own hi steer arms? if so how far into the knuckle did you tap. I'm interested in doing this as well to a ball joint dana 60

yes i built my own. I drilled and tapped all the way through.

 

[89REDRANGER]

Just curious...what's this rig measure lift-wise over stock??? It looks pretty low and I've got plans for a similar build with a tretched wheelbase, but I wanna keep the roof, windows and re-tub the rear fenders so my daughter can keep warm in the Winter.

 

[NMB2]

Just curious...what's this rig measure lift-wise over stock??? It looks pretty low and I've got plans for a similar build with a tretched wheelbase, but I wanna keep the roof, windows and re-tub the rear fenders so my daughter can keep warm in the Winter.

about 3.5" over stock.


Some updates.... the B2 is getting a new heart

 

[86 slo-vo]

nice, where have you been anyways??

 

[NMB2]

nice, where have you been anyways??

In the field, on leave, work, and building my tow rig.

Got a wild hair up my ass and decided to 5.0 and C5 the B2. Motor is from a 98 Exploder, that means it has the GT40P cobra heads, and the cobra intake. Going to put headers on it and a new cam. C5 is getting a full manual reversed valve body with 1st gear engine brake, Art carr gated shifter, bigger pan and new TC. Plan to have this built started pretty soon.

 

[The_Dealer]

ive always loved your rig anyways, gonna be alot better after the swap. how much u have to give for that c5? i come close to getting one when i did the trans swap, but couldnt find a converter

btw i would get the upgraded servo's while u are at it from patc, performance auto, tci etc. u will be glad u did. btw i wish my wallet would let me get the same kinda wild hairs u get. my wild hairs are kinda painful...aka something breaks

 

[NMB2]

ive always loved your rig anyways, gonna be alot better after the swap. how much u have to give for that c5? i come close to getting one when i did the trans swap, but couldnt find a converter

btw i would get the upgraded servo's while u are at it from patc, performance auto, tci etc. u will be glad u did. btw i wish my wallet would let me get the same kinda wild hairs u get. my wild hairs are kinda painful...aka something breaks

I paid $200 for the trans, has a 90 day warranty, guaranteed bench test.

All the parts I bought for it are 70+ C4. Forgot to mention that I got upgraded servo as well, from patc actually. Broader performance for the valve body and jegs for the TC. 1600rpm stall.

 

[NMB2]

scraped the idea of running OBD2. Purchased an A9L ECU, harness and distributor from a 5.0 GT. changed to a 2200rpm stall converter, H code servo.

Only parts I still need is a new oil pan/pickup and shifter, which I will buy on my next paycheck.

My helper, Adam

Had to air tires down to get enough clearance.

 

[84stealthranger]

if u wasnt so far away id buy that 2.8 off of u if u was planing on selling it. cant wait to see some video of this thing after its done.

 

[NMB2]

ya im selling the motor and trans.

 

[NMB2]

I dont know why, but I've had the worst luck ordering parts for all of this. Shipping has been taking forever on critical parts, back-ordered parts, ect.

Here is what I have collected so far -

Still waiting on trans rebuild kit, Art-Carr RockGate shifter, Comp Cams camshaft/lifter set, throttle body spacer, intake spacer, hardened C4 input shaft, servo high-pressure seal kit, engine gasket set, and $130 worth of Amsoil to lube up all this junk.

Luckily, I have tracking numbers on all of it, and it looks like I will be getting everything this week. I plan to drop the trans off at the rebuilder on thursday or friday, and get the 5.0 built, and in over the weekend.

 

[Bennybooster]

Lookin' good, waitin' to see it on the trails



On another note, how is having a 6cyl with 42's? As long as you have low gearing is it pretty manageable?

 

[NMB2]

Lookin' good, waitin' to see it on the trails



On another note, how is having a 6cyl with 42's? As long as you have low gearing is it pretty manageable?

its manageable. I hated the carb more than I hated my lack of power.