sbc into a 93 ranger

[plowinranger]

so, i just bought a 2wd ranger w/ a cracked head, it has a 4.0 and a 5spd. I have a fresh 350 in my garage, and am gonna drop it in the ranger. Basicly i would like ideas for a good street truck/daily driver, such as mods, tranny, exhaust and so fourth.

My plans include-
-th350 or th400 tranny
-demon carb, not sure what size yet
-edlbrock intake
-msd ignition
-holley fuel pump

I have a few q's-
-can i use the stock ps pump?
-can i use the stock radiator?
-is the rear axle strong enough?
-if i rip out all the wires for the fuel injection, will the lights and gauges work?
-will the stock throttle cable work?
-does any body make brackets and cross members?
-complete exhaust ideas?

And a little more info, my motor has a rv cam, vortec heads, and 4 bolt main. Time to get to work, will post pics as soon as i start, and keep you updated

 

[bobbywalter]

stock pump is a pos...you dont want it. just adapt the lines



radiator can work depending on use and where it is used. i strongly suggest a summit type relocated in the header.


should have an 8.8....its good to go.


only remove the eec pcm related harness/engine harness


use a ranger or even adapt a gm carb cable


advanced adapters and quite a few truck part guys have k members you can adapt if your going to a m2 front suspension that will make things cake...the jeep 350 swap k member kit at a/a is a good one for that. if your keeping tib then you just need to make your own mounts, easy to do.

 

[plowinranger]

cool thanks. So my ps pump on my motor will work? (out of a 76 chevy c10)

 

[bobbywalter]

yup. the ford box should have a 5/16 flare...but the gm line is usually 3/8 flare, i just cut and flare the gm steel section and use a flare union that is 3/8x5/16 to get them to play nice. i do this becasue in a bind you now you can make it yourself again.

 

[plowinranger]

ok, thanks! guess i should start cuttin now

 

[baddad457]

Wow another chevy owner with a 4 bolt main.

 

[COPPERHEAD85]

 

[RangerFabWorks]

welcome to the sbc in a ranger club. me and doorgunner, and cvlfrk are glad to have ya with us. its gonna take some work but be worth it in the end. exhaust, www.jegs.com, flowmater u-fit exhaust kit is your best bet. bout 250.00 for 2.5 exhaust. hope this helps