BigRedB2
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- Oct 27, 2008
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hey guys, i used to spend alot of time here. I remember when it was still affiliated with rrorc. Ive been out of the RBV scene for quite some time. I just parted out my 78 bronco and im looking to get back in to a ranger.
my buddy got a 2wd ranger with chevy 350 in it, and its given me the ranger bug again.
Im a wheeler at heart so none of the street/strip stuff for me. Heres my general plan, you guys let me know where i can impove on it as ive forgotten alot of the ranger secrets. Keep in mind most of this plan is because i have little budget and my buddy works at junkyard and has access to this type of thing.
Junkyard 89-92 ranger preferably ext cab
1985 2.3L Turbo from 85 turbocoupe.
front axle from jeep(maybe front and rear if i can get matching 4.10)
or D44s if i can find the right jeep to steal it from.
minimal lift, im not afraid to cut a fender.
33" tires
welded rear
I want to use an auto tranny, but i think im limited to the aod...anyone know any other options? or can give me some info on how well the aod will hold up?
also, the turbo motors, how well do they cool? gonna be crawling after all. im sure an electric fan is a must. should be able to source one from a taurus i think.
okay..thats all i have. shoot holes in it, offer some pointers, talk from experiance. Im open to your ideas.
my buddy got a 2wd ranger with chevy 350 in it, and its given me the ranger bug again.
Im a wheeler at heart so none of the street/strip stuff for me. Heres my general plan, you guys let me know where i can impove on it as ive forgotten alot of the ranger secrets. Keep in mind most of this plan is because i have little budget and my buddy works at junkyard and has access to this type of thing.
Junkyard 89-92 ranger preferably ext cab
1985 2.3L Turbo from 85 turbocoupe.
front axle from jeep(maybe front and rear if i can get matching 4.10)
or D44s if i can find the right jeep to steal it from.
minimal lift, im not afraid to cut a fender.
33" tires
welded rear
I want to use an auto tranny, but i think im limited to the aod...anyone know any other options? or can give me some info on how well the aod will hold up?
also, the turbo motors, how well do they cool? gonna be crawling after all. im sure an electric fan is a must. should be able to source one from a taurus i think.
okay..thats all i have. shoot holes in it, offer some pointers, talk from experiance. Im open to your ideas.