heres what I started out with

the most basic 88 ranger 5 speed no power steering or brakes

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v193/24/3/510050051/n510050051_2615822_1466.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v108/24/3/510050051/n510050051_843353_359.jpg

starting to get at it:

New rad support

http://photos-h.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v74/24/3/510050051/n510050051_730271_9909.jpg


random progression pics

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v339/24/3/510050051/n510050051_4245153_6245.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v339/24/3/510050051/n510050051_4245155_6620.jpg



http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v339/24/3/510050051/n510050051_4245165_8828.jpg


http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v339/24/3/510050051/n510050051_4245174_725.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v339/24/3/510050051/n510050051_4245176_7856.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v364/24/3/510050051/n510050051_4566096_1746.jpg

taking out the old 2.3
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1686/24/3/510050051/n510050051_5137354_2216.jpg


http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1686/24/3/510050051/n510050051_5137366_5618.jpg

Whats going under the hood

302 bored 40 over
block flat decked 12 thou
arp main bolts
arp connecting rod bolts
aftermarket cam(not sure on what yet)
351 heads
stainless valves

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v193/24/3/510050051/n510050051_2615809_8608.jpg


http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v193/24/3/510050051/n510050051_2615812_9235.jpg


http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v193/24/3/510050051/n510050051_2615814_9688.jpg

stainless steel valves oooo so pretty
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v193/24/3/510050051/n510050051_2615817_238.jpg


looking for you guys and gals input, also if any of you have any 302 parts (cams, carbs, intakes), swap parts ( mounts, rad, etc) and ranger stuff lowering kits anything . lemme know Im interested in all and anything you guys have for sale or trying to clear out of the garage.

thanks

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looking good. i will be attempting this swap pretty soon. ill be watching this thread.

ya its been a long process so far. Its fun though

Have a blast, its a bunch of fun.....and frustration at times.

haha very true

any more progress? im going to start taking out my 2.3 this sunday if im off. im hoping i will be.

can you tell me a good place to start when romoving the motor? mine has ac, smog, all kinds of vaccum crap, a whole bunch of stuff. i dont even know where to start

I see Im to late to give you tipss haha sorry dude it wasnt As hard as it seemss when you first look at it.

What engine mounts are you using?
Im using convertibe mustang mounts.


And people of Rps I need parts lol

Any fellow ontario peeps have any swap parts?

Some updated pixorssss.

Trying out the new grill.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2380/24/3/510050051/n510050051_6047579_4987142.jpg


Advance adapters motor mounts realized after the photo that I had the mounts backwards lol. Awesome mounts by the way engine slipped right in.

http://http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2724/24/3/510050051/n510050051_6453057_7808130.jpg

Body Is off the frame in this pic which is why it looks like theres so much room.

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2724/24/3/510050051/n510050051_6453060_5348976.jpg

hey i have a 1988 ranger also and im worried about any big mods that i mite have to do so if u can please send me a message about the mods i need to do to put a 302 into my truck it would be much appreciated