So, if I go with a 302

[bobbywalter]

Ford put C-4's behind 302's in F-150's for years, treat it right and you shouldn't have a problem with it. Even the current F-150 options are still based on the C-4.

Take it easy on the 7.5 and it should be good to go too.

Beat on anything and you can break it if you want to. And just because it doesn't die during a thrashing doesn't mean a previous thrashing didn't fatigue it.

theres nothing based on the c4.....hell not even the c6 after the r100.

c4 died with the last c5. for smaller stuff the current junk is bred from the c3....a4ld

the aod is split off from a fmx in basis, but not a modded fmx.

 

[PetesPonies]

Wow, some "opinions" floating here. Well lets talk some facts. First, these is a difference with a V6 trans and a V8 trans. But it is nothing you can't overcome during a rebuild. Different drum, more clutches, bang . . you have a V8 spec trans. A C5 can be just as strong as a V8 C4 trans. Not out of the box, but with a few chosen parts during he rebuild. I have done this already. As I have previously stated, a 7.5 in a street vehicle is fine, no problems. So lets concede these areas. I was wondering about other things . . . oil pans, mounts, clearance with AC, headers, etc. Anything here to add?

 

[Shran]

Double sump pan to clear the engine crossmember. What pan you need depends on what block you have (dipstick location.)

Aftermarket motor mounts specifically for 4wd 302 conversions are available, but they also cost around $200. Supposedly '85 Mustang Convertible motor mounts will work if you flip them side to side and they are cheap. I have a set but haven't got that far in my swap yet.

Don't have AC so can't help you there - heater only trucks need heater box mods so I'm sure you'll be doing that. Body lifts help clear that area.

I'm using stock exhaust manifolds.

Radiator may have to be moved inside of the core support.

External oil filter has to be used to clear the steering box.

If you are doing a carbed 302, you have the easiest swap already since your B2 has a 2.8.

 

[RangerSVT]

If your going with a C4, do you need one, or are you going to go the C5 route??
SVT

 

[bottledgt]

c4's suck for highway and are old school. aods can be made just as strong ,especially for a street driven truck. if you want a sweet aod built or even a 4r70w/aod hybrid,let me know. ive built quite a few and they work awesome and you have OD for the highway.