Project Coming soon

[Legion]

i finally scored a source of income and was looking into doing a total tear down of the ranger.


Project 1-ton Red Ranger


i did want to try and stick a cummins 4bt in it.

i want to do the 4bt cause its unique and i bet everyone is tired of everyone having a 5.0 and want to see something different.

besides who doesnt want 24mpg with 35+ tires?



Im gonna find at least a dana 60 front as for the rear axle im not sure maybe a 14 Bolt if it will hold the torque or maybe i will go bigger with a 10.25 to hold the torque.

height maybe go 4 more inches than now so i can properly flex the 38s

as for passing emmisions i can pass that lol i know some ppl.


i would most likely greatly reinforce the frame due to the torque this 4 cyl is gonna pull.

give or take somewhere in the 300 range

anyone know what type of springs i should run?

superduty might be to stiff.

i was thinking Full size bronco super flex coils is that possible?

since a 4bt weighs 700 pounds like 150 pounds more than a 351W so i can flex good.



it will be locked in the rear and

it will most likely stay my daily driver after im done with it. while i purchase a diesel to tow it.

Yes i do know and understand what kind of work is going to be involved in this and im basically ready and just biding my time, so i can tackle this smartly and make sure i have a good rig and not crap.
This is within the year and wont happen within the week but i would like some input.


I want this thing to flex like a mother but still keep good calm nature on the highway maybe at least 60mph





Engine: Cummins 4bt (source a fedex or breadvan)
Tranny: need help with that maybe something standard
Transfer Case: Ford NP205
Gearing: 4.56?
Axles: Dana 60 and FF14Bolt
Tires: 38 inch TSLS? maybe even grapplers once again
Wheels: maybe something 16 inch or 16.5

 

[baddis]

there are so many tranny choices from c6 /th400/tf727 all the way up to the zf , the 4 speeds and 5 speeds. just depends on the adapter on the motor

 

[snake]

Cool idea... I'd like to see the pics when that engine is sitting in the engine compartment. I'm not familiar with that engine, but wonder about the height- most diesels have a longer stroke, so might be tough getting it to fit in height-wise.

 

[Legion]

some info

The 4BT 3.9 engine is rated at 120+ hp @ 2500 rpm with peak torque of 327 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm. The engine weighs 570 pounds (dry). The 4BT 3.9 engine dimensions are...:

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Total height: 30.6 inches

Total length: 30.1 inches

Total width: 22.9 inches



How does that compare with the stock GM 4.3 V6? It has 190 HP and 250 pounds of torque. It's dry weight is 492 pounds.



Total height: 26.7 inches

Total length: 26.0 inches

Total width: 22.0 inches
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[Legion]

Cool idea... I'd like to see the pics when that engine is sitting in the engine compartment. I'm not familiar with that engine, but wonder about the height- most diesels have a longer stroke, so might be tough getting it to fit in height-wise.

this is a completed project