Question and 5.0 ranger update

[89Ranger5.0]

Properlly named the Rearranger by my friends for its need to rearrange the piston and crank placement on last motor, split in half crank. new build and drive terrain swap. lemme know what ya think.

needs suggestion on wheel hop cures (cheap if possible dont feel like 4 linkin)

MODS:


Engine:

302

GT40 (Iron) ported and polished

FRPP e303 cam (.499"/.499")

FRPP double valve springs and lifters

Wieand Stealth intake

Holley 600

Msd Pro billet distrib, msd coil

Street fire ignition

Headmann shorties

Flowmaster 40 series


Drive Train:

WC T5

zoom street/strip clutch

Hurst Short Throw, plus Hurst lever and knob

8.8 with 3.73 and trac-loc

17" stang rims on p zero's

truck all done

60 dollar rear end ;-)


why the cops hate the crew

 

[shane96ranger]

needs suggestion on wheel hop cures (cheap if possible dont deel like 4 linkin)

I don't know if this would work for a Ranger, but it's worth a try (especially because it's free). A trick some of the Fox Body Mustang guys use to make it squat when you launch is removing the front sway bar. I tried it on mine once, and wasn't so fond of the cornering abilities; but it really changed my launch.

Just a thought......

(you could just remove the end links to try it out)

 

[89Ranger5.0]

i didnt catch ur suggestion in there? can you please explain

 

[Mac]

Shane, I've heard that also but just something for the strip. And having a WC T-5 really doesn't mean much anymore, every Ford since '85' (?) has one no matter what motor. Truck does look good! Run it yet?
Dave of the Nord

 

[89Ranger5.0]

ya i kno that there all wc and all pretty much junk as is mine, like most 3 is starting to not go so nice, and not yet im wating til i figure wheel hope for 1st gear launches and maybe another t5, idk being 19 and having never run at track if i break 15 ill be content.... for now

 

[89Ranger5.0]

and thanks for the looks compliment not it just needs to come down a little

 

[shane96ranger]

Shane, I've heard that also but just something for the strip.

Yeah, I should have pointed that out, thanks Dave. This isn't something you'd want to do unless you were out looking for trouble (aka going to the track).

Anyway, you could remove the end link by removing the bolts I highlighted (although it's a 4X4). I assume yours is pretty similar.

 

[89Ranger5.0]

thanks guys for the link and pictures, guess ill try that at the track next time. guess my reall question is what is the best way people find to stop wheel hop on these things, 1st gear hops 2nd doesnt thankfully