Noob

[you there]

Just joined. I was actually a member on the old site some years back with this Ranger:

Sold it soon after I got it due to buying a SuperCoupe. Missed that truck since the minute I saw it drive away. So, I've been looking for another one and with a somewhat recent house purchase and no real truck, I've kicked it into high gear. Brought home a 1987 ECSB 4x with a 2.9 a few weeks ago No pictures of that one yet. Someone tried to take care of and restore it. Fairly fresh paint job (amateur.....bad runs in several places), new torque converter, new bedside...someone tried. Was going to fix what was necessary and drive it while accumulating parts for a V8 swap but found the main harness fused together at the connection. Sorry but a 2.9 to me is not worth that work. So, out it came and in will be going either a '69 302 or '90-ish 351.

 

[Mark_88]

Welcome to TRS~!

Can't say that I recognize the truck from the picture...but I was probably around back when you were on here...

Sounds like you have a project on your hands. I did something similar years ago except I swapped in a 2.3 instead of the V8...haven't looked back too much because I'm too busy looking forward to the hills that this 2.3 has to climb...but it is good on gas...

I've been wanting to do the turbo swap since I got this truck...but a V8 would probably satisfy that need...

Enjoy!

 

[you there]

Thanks.

Actually, original plans called for a 3.8SC swap out of my Thunderbird for it. As much as I loved the car I really didn't need a sports car; but with finding out the wiring issue I figured I should go with the 302...at least until my dad said I could have a 351 that he's got lying around. Anyway, ended up trading my 91 Thunderbird LX with SuperCoupe drivetrain/suspension for one of his engines. Either of my choosing. That decision still remains to be announced.

Edit: I think I'm going to attempt the 351W swap.