jaxwithanx
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I was going to ask in another thread, but didn't want to hijack it off topic.
I have been poking around the past month or so with the idea of putting a 302 in a Bronco II. I have always loved the way the vehicle looked and had been looking for a project...
I bought a nice, straight (relatively rust free, I live in Houston) 1988 Bronco II 4x2 5sp, day before yesterday.
Now after poking around, a EFI Mustang 5.0 engine with the mated AOD seems like the best bet for a donor car. But before I go source out the gear I wanted to understand a few things better first.
1. I had read before the newer Explorers (97+) had nice 302's in them, but they were OBDII and weren't probably worth the trouble, correct?
2. I have seen most suggestions when it comes to Mustangs run from 1980-1993, any reason to exclude the 94-95 5.0s?
3. There are ton of resources on this site, definitely enough to get the swap done. But is there an aggregated post or detailed walkthrough anyone would like to point me towards? I'm sort of OCD about coming through tutorials and experiences before I begin something and the more details and organized I can get, the better. I've been reading through Tech Library's V8 conversion link (http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/V8Conversions.html) quite often, but there might be some more info I'm missing....seems like someone would have completed a step by step posting by now.
4. Is this book worth getting? - http://www.mre-books.com/ranger.html
5. Chilton or Haynes?
6. Any suggestions, opinions, or hints from a veteran engine swapper before I get going?
I know this is long, not everyone has to answer every question obviously....just figured I'd get it all out there.
Thanks in advance!
I have been poking around the past month or so with the idea of putting a 302 in a Bronco II. I have always loved the way the vehicle looked and had been looking for a project...
I bought a nice, straight (relatively rust free, I live in Houston) 1988 Bronco II 4x2 5sp, day before yesterday.
Now after poking around, a EFI Mustang 5.0 engine with the mated AOD seems like the best bet for a donor car. But before I go source out the gear I wanted to understand a few things better first.
1. I had read before the newer Explorers (97+) had nice 302's in them, but they were OBDII and weren't probably worth the trouble, correct?
2. I have seen most suggestions when it comes to Mustangs run from 1980-1993, any reason to exclude the 94-95 5.0s?
3. There are ton of resources on this site, definitely enough to get the swap done. But is there an aggregated post or detailed walkthrough anyone would like to point me towards? I'm sort of OCD about coming through tutorials and experiences before I begin something and the more details and organized I can get, the better. I've been reading through Tech Library's V8 conversion link (http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/V8Conversions.html) quite often, but there might be some more info I'm missing....seems like someone would have completed a step by step posting by now.
4. Is this book worth getting? - http://www.mre-books.com/ranger.html
5. Chilton or Haynes?
6. Any suggestions, opinions, or hints from a veteran engine swapper before I get going?
I know this is long, not everyone has to answer every question obviously....just figured I'd get it all out there.
Thanks in advance!
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