v8+lowered suspension

[PFC Laird]

just wondering how much lower my front end will be with a 302, because I have a 3/4 drop on my 94 2.3l 2wd right now and i dont want to have to worry about rubbing.

 

[v-8power]

It might drop an inch, just depends on what you're puting in. A EFI 302 will probably weigh a little more then a carbed one.

 

[PFC Laird]

well i was looking to go for a older carbed so i don't have to put up with the computer.

 

[Twizzler09]

Judging by your avatar, theres not much room left to lose.

Not sure where'd you get em, but I'd suggest a stiffer spring. A stiffer spring might lift it a little bit but once you drop a 5.0 in it...should return to about the same heighth as before.


At least in theory.

 

[D'cheat]

v8's dont weigh all that much more than the 2.9l v6. Really, just sit on your hood and you will get a good idea as to how much your ride will drop.

 

[PFC Laird]

i still have at least 5 inches of clearance on the front. when i first got the truck the front sagged so the front coils and all the shocks were replaced, i'm still using the same coil.

ive found a 302 on craigslist, went and looked at it yesterday. but now i can't decide whether i want a t5 or a c4 tranny. i have a 5 spd manual now

here's the a bigger picture of my avatar just for reference....

 

[D'cheat]

Wow. Now, I dont say this often, but thats one sexy ranger.
Ill be honest here. You will be FAR happier with a good'ol mustang 5 speed backing that 302. Get a short shift kit for that tranny, and you will be loving life, man.
I suggest automatics only for off road applications. If your building a street ranger with a v8, and are two damn lazy to shift your own gears, then you dont deserve the v8 exhaust note.
Now, get out there and gut yourself a mustang for its go gear!

 

[PFC Laird]

lol, thanks

now only if i can find a mustang here, there isnt any t5s on craigslist around here.

 

[D'cheat]

Are you still in camel spider hell, or are you back in WA?

 

[PFC Laird]

oh ive been back in WA since june....maybe i should change my location :/ lol