Hey guys. I figured i would begin my thread for my 5.0L HO/T5 swap into a 97 longbed. This is just a typical swap, nothing insane. Please leave input on it, even though im still gathering parts and getting everything together.

Here are some pictures:

The swap candidate:
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v56/83/66/1267020054/n1267020054_30003201_3406.jpg

The engine/trans:
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs110.snc1/4929_1083993621196_1267020054_30193406_5618944_n.j pg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs110.snc1/4929_1083993581195_1267020054_30193405_3776514_n.j pg
The motor/trans is out of an 88 GT. with 100k on the clock. Never been modified, never opened up. Ran great when pulled. Still has SD, EGR, and emissions equip. Ill be deleting the AC, EGR, and emissions junk.

Ill update later with my parts list and more info. Thanks for looking!

Blah I want to do this....

Blah I want to do this....

x2 motor looks clean, and nice to see its a manual trans. good luck with the build.

and i just realized that we both live in daytona, where in daytona you live?

and i just realized that we both live in daytona, where in daytona you live?

I live in the LPGA golf community :rotfl:... Where abouts do you live?

The motor is extremely clean, as you can see in my Avatar, I "wrinkle finished" the valve covers and intake manifold. I'm very happy with it, and ill post some decent pictures of it hopefully tonight.

x2 motor looks clean, and nice to see its a manual trans. good luck with the build.


I wouldn't do it any other way than manual. Unless it was going to be a 1/4 mile bracket whore.

So whats a decent price for a 5.0 engine and trans...

Most likely the best bet would be a donor car correct?

I live in the LPGA golf community :rotfl:... Where abouts do you live?

The motor is extremely clean, as you can see in my Avatar, I "wrinkle finished" the valve covers and intake manifold. I'm very happy with it, and ill post some decent pictures of it hopefully tonight.



I wouldn't do it any other way than manual. Unless it was going to be a 1/4 mile bracket whore.

I live in port orange in willow run. Im also curious about the cost in a motor and trans? i really been wanting to swap a 5.0 in my truck, ive been saving up some money for it.

Well, for referance, i picked up my motor, trans, wiring harness, and computer for $750.00 In my case it came with everything from the clutch to the sensors to the shifter knob. It was a very compete package, almost as complete as pulling it from a donor car. The only things i have found to be missing is the VSS and Water Temp Sensor.

I dont think it is as cost effective to pull it from a donor vehicle, especially if you dont have the room for an extra junker at your house.

Here are some pictures of the Wrinkle finish (pardon my camera phone):
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc96/bgdowski/0829091801.jpg?t=1251760290
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc96/bgdowski/0831091855.jpg?t=1251760319

And here is what it looked like after I pulled it out of the bed of my ranger after a 9 hour haul from Atlanta, GA:
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc96/bgdowski/0820091411.jpg?t=1251760411

I live in port orange in willow run. Im also curious about the cost in a motor and trans? i really been wanting to swap a 5.0 in my truck, ive been saving up some money for it.

I have budgeted for a sub $2,000 swap. Make spreadsheets of what you wish to purchase to reach your goal before you start buying. It will give you an accurate amount that you will be spending + a couple hundred for a safety blanket.

The spread sheet idea is good... I bought a $25 motor when I started. Didn't need it, but I wanted to rebuild it for learning... I was thinking it would be a cheap and easy swap. Easily could have gotten to be $700 or so if I did it in the Ranger... I ended up spending $500 on a Mustang when the Padres said no to the Ranger...

Blah I want to do this....

whoops. there you go already!!!! lookin good man

Snowball affect! I know!

But yes.. BAGS BAGS BAGS!

I have budgeted for a sub $2,000 swap. Make spreadsheets of what you wish to purchase to reach your goal before you start buying. It will give you an accurate amount that you will be spending + a couple hundred for a safety blanket.
yea i have about 1200 saved up, and yea id love a donor car but like you stated i just don't have the room for it.

In my case it came with everything from the clutch to the sensors to the shifter knob. It was a very compete package, almost as complete as pulling it from a donor car. The only things i have found to be missing is the VSS and Water Temp Sensor.



I'm sure you know this by now, but you'll use the VSS and water temp sensor from your Ranger.

Looks good so far.

Mainly because I am ignorant, but what is a VSS?

vehicle speed sensor

Mainly because I am ignorant, but what is a VSS?


vehicle speed sensor

It's what we used to call the speedometer cable, lol. A '97 has no cable, earlier trucks had bothe VSS and cable (in the same location on the trans) the newer trucks have the VSS in the rearend.

I'm sure you know this by now, but you'll use the VSS and water temp sensor from your Ranger.

Looks good so far.

I was just using this as an example of how complete my engine was. Thanks for making sure though!

Some suggestions- First- put an 8.8 out of a 4.0L truck or an Exploder. Second- hopefully this will be later down the road- TUB it! It would be sick to see some steamrollers on the back of that thing.

Haha I am more than on top of the 8.8, trust me. Ive been hunting through Scrap Yards for a 3 L 73 forever... Im pretty sure ill find one on my pilgrimage to Orlando U-Pull-It this weekend.

And on the note of tubs, The widest ill be packin for a while is a 10.5 steet radial. So I wont really have the need for tubs just yet.

A little update.

I Picked up an 8.8 3L73 today from a fewllow RPS member. The unit is pretty new, and has 30k on a full rebuild. The locker is nice and tight, and has brand new hardware throughout (including brakes). Ill be installing it in the morning. Ill post pictures.

Had a problem with the rear end (surprise surprise) The drums are rubbing, so i need to adjust the shoes and i need to bend up some new brake lines because the old ones were rotted and we found some holes in it during installation. Hopefully it will go in this weekend, along with my Walbro 255lph in-tank fuel pump.

I have the rear end in now, it works great. I also changed the fluid in it...

Pic update!

Also, got my headers in the mail and mocked them up on my block.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/StIWo9fMgnI/AAAAAAAAAX4/CZ8Ff1HNjVA/s640/1011091327.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/StIXQQmcH9I/AAAAAAAAAYE/Svjz8vhMyDo/s640/1008092035.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/StIXQRNGMpI/AAAAAAAAAYA/e2EJDAnuOa4/s640/1009091837.jpg

Tip:
Bolt your mounts to the block with your headers on there, while on the stand. i needed to shave the corner of one mount slightly. Muuch easier while on the stand than saying WTF? while trying to do it in the truck!
I did the corner of both mounts, in case I flipped them side to side. (My mounts were marked R and L, and went on correctly, offsetting the engine to the rear)

Thanks for the tip man! Its stuff like this that makes these forums worth it. When I pick up my mounts ill be sure to mock them up and make necessary modifications.

Good choice on the rear axle, you'll really be glad you got that limited slip once it's running and driving. I'm looking forward to watching this build..

Tip:
Bolt your mounts to the block with your headers on there, while on the stand. i needed to shave the corner of one mount slightly. Muuch easier while on the stand than saying WTF? while trying to do it in the truck!
I did the corner of both mounts, in case I flipped them side to side. (My mounts were marked R and L, and went on correctly, offsetting the engine to the rear)

Good tip. I had to do the same to my mounts.

A little update.
I Picked up an 8.8 3L73 today from a fewllow RPS member. The unit is pretty new, and has 30k on a full rebuild. The locker is nice and tight, and has brand new hardware throughout (including brakes). Ill be installing it in the morning. Ill post pictures.

I have the rear end in now, it works great. I also changed the fluid in it...

Pic update!

Also, got my headers in the mail and mocked them up on my block.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/StIWo9fMgnI/AAAAAAAAAX4/CZ8Ff1HNjVA/s640/1011091327.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/StIXQQmcH9I/AAAAAAAAAYE/Svjz8vhMyDo/s640/1008092035.jpg

3L73 it may be, but it's not a 8.8.

Good choice on the rear axle, you'll really be glad you got that limited slip once it's running and driving. I'm looking forward to watching this build..

I got to do a little testing on it so far, because the truck is still my DD. It lays some good rubber and feels very solid. Please stay tuned, I always look forward to comments and tips along the way.



3L73 it may be, but it's not a 8.8.

What makes you say that?

I found a useful illustration to help diferentiate between the 7.5'' and 8.8'' rear end...

7.5''
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/3471985078_8621930d50_o.jpg

8.8''
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3471985052_cf30418949_o.jpg

Yea, thats a 8.8.

The lighting on the cover makes it look like a 7.5

My mistake... :nixweiss:

Using those Tri-Ys you might need to clearance the frame ever so slightly on the passenger side. Just the top part of the rail. Check my thread I may have pics of the clearancing (I forget). Otherwise they will fit great.

What motor mounts are you using?

Ill be using 94/95 energy suspension mustang mounts.

Here are some pictures of the rear end swap, to keep the thread alive. Ive been busy lately, so the fuel pump hasnt gone in yet. Hopefully this weekend it will.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs206.snc1/7330_1143852439900_1335150140_30404360_2414404_n.j pg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs206.snc1/7330_1143852479901_1335150140_30404361_1050104_n.j pg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs206.snc1/7320_1143852519902_1335150140_30404362_5585679_n.j pg

Whats with the Michigan license plate? It's not often that people from FL would shop in MI for a vehicle. Lol

Haha good question. Im from MI, and am only down here to go to school. Im in the mitten during breaks and for the summer, along with my truck :)

Walbro 255 is now installed! I got the itch to work, and let it get the best of me. The bed is off, and im keeping it off for a while so i can strip and paint the frame, as well as replace the leaf springs.

Im still going to daily it while the bed is off :pimp2:

Walbro 255 is now installed! I got the itch to work, and let it get the best of me. The bed is off, and im keeping it off for a while so i can strip and paint the frame, as well as replace the leaf springs.

Im still going to daily it while the bed is off :pimp2:

and installing a roll pan ;)

and installing a roll pan ;)

I have it stripped and in primer now, Ill probably mount it up tomorrow and start slingin some mud on it if it needs it. Ill post pics for ya!

Now im off to LKQ to get some new rear leafs and shackles... MI does terrible things to cars :errrr:

I have it stripped and in primer now, Ill probably mount it up tomorrow and start slingin some mud on it if it needs it. Ill post pics for ya!

Now im off to LKQ to get some new rear leafs and shackles... MI does terrible things to cars :errrr:

I hear ya, used to live there. Back in'03 I had a '92 Grand Marquis that had spent its whole life in MI, if you put the car on a lift you could physically see the car bending. I swear the only thing holding it together was the body, frame was shot.:blink:

I have budgeted for a sub $2,000 swap. Make spreadsheets of what you wish to purchase to reach your goal before you start buying. It will give you an accurate amount that you will be spending + a couple hundred for a safety blanket.

I <3 spreadsheets the wifey swears I live my life by them lol. I never start a project with out one. I soo want a long bed gen3

Okay, so a little hang up on the project. My leaf spring mounts are terrible, and i need to buy some new ones.... awesome!

I have it stripped and in primer now, Ill probably mount it up tomorrow and start slingin some mud on it if it needs it. Ill post pics for ya!

Now im off to LKQ to get some new rear leafs and shackles... MI does terrible things to cars :errrr:

How much are leafs at Lkq? I been meaning to get some here soon along with the brake lines so i can install my 8.8.

I paid 60 bucks. Not terrible. core charge for each is 2 bucks. it took about 15 minutes to pull them, i found one without a bed and i had an impact.

So here are some updates... I got my motor mounts in (FINALLY). I mounted them up on the motor, with the headers installed and i have no clearance problems at all. The closest it gets is on the driver's side. Its about 1/4'' away from the header. I got the Prothane Motion Control 94/95 mustang mounts along with the Energy Suspension transmission mount...
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/SvR-nYqQIgI/AAAAAAAAAcE/q0xLfwOac20/s640/1106091451.jpg

I also hit the machine shop for a little bit and knocked out my clutch slave mount. It turned out pretty well, and all i need to finish my clutch system is a return spring... FOX, i was hopin you could chime in on where you got yours from...
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/SvWuECp-1TI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/VK61mspZWXE/s640/1107091222.jpg
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/SvWuEC3-zlI/AAAAAAAAAcM/elvmFqEaroU/s640/1107091223.jpg

I guess my next step is to go pick up a 4.0L radiator...


T-minus one month to engine swap....

Good stuff!
I didn't use a return spring, BTW.

Is that a Mustang trans mount, or Ranger? Just wondering, because the bolt spacing is different on the trans crossmember. Not a big deal to re-drill, just wanted to save you that moment of "oh sht"!

Its a mustang mount, Im going to fab up a plate to mount it to or just move the crossmember... Not sure what to do yet, but thanks for reminding me the bolt spacing is off...

Why did you not have to use a return spring? Why did FOX use one? educate me!

He probably had one there to use, lol! I just figured the pressure plate would push it back. I hava bunch of preload on it anyway.
Used a longer rod in the slave, made of simple threaded rod. Then cranked and cranked and cranked on it to get enough preload, so I would have enough travel to disengage the clutch, and find the perfect spot so it would also release enough.

I also had to run a master from an '89 2.9 ranger (with 7/8" bore) to get enough travel. (the stock on our years is 5/8"). Not sure if I posted that here in your thread before or not. Also available in other Rangers over about a 4 year span, but '89 2.9 is one application I remember off the top of my head.

NAPA P/N NNC39896.

I had to mod my clutch pedal bracket slightly, as the old masters bolt to the firewall. (ours clip into the pedal bracket) Some details and pics are in my build thread.

I didn't use a return spring either. As far as the master cylinder goes, my 94 bolts to the firewall as well. Guessing this might be a 7/8" bore?? Dunno but my clutch works fine with it.

I picked up a 4.0L radiator yesterday along with a 5.0L exploder throttle cable... the cable seems to be binding a bit, but that may just be a mounting problem...

Get a Lokar throttle cable. Hands down the best ones out there and not all that expensive.

Fox, you are the boss... Link me to the model ill want :werd:

Bg, Is the motor in yet? Pics?

Well guys, the engine swap us underway... The front clip is off of the truck, the motor is out, and the trans is out. I pretty much have the engine bay prepped. Today my goals are:


Clean the engine compartment
POR-15 the frame
Modify the radiator support, and mock up the 4.0L radiator
Strip accessories off of the 5.0L, and get it ready to drop in.
Mount slave cylinder to bellhousing
Hopefully get the motor dropped in....


Turns out that the clutch pedal assembly i picked up from a fellow member was from the wrong year, so i need to find one from a 97. If anybody knows of one, PM me!

Long day of work ahead of me!

Here are some pics from the last two days of work!
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs025.snc3/11266_1173938112023_1335150140_30474496_7235339_n. jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs005.snc3/11266_1173938352029_1335150140_30474502_1565569_n. jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs005.snc3/11266_1173938632036_1335150140_30474509_5092532_n. jpg

Well guys, the motor is in and sitting under its own weight with the motor/trans mounts bolted in. The headers have sufficient clearance on both sides, and now its just down to plumbing and verifying my wiring is correct.

Awesome...I hope to do a 5.0 swap one day...I'll be looking back to these threads for info for sure!

If it wasnt for these threads i wouldnt have done it. Time to go get some more work done on it :) ill put up some progress pictures later

Im currently home in MI for the holidays (merry x-mas everyone) and my ranger is stuck in FL, only a few hours of work away from running. All that is left is a lower radiator hose, finishing the oil filter relocation, plugging in the harness ive made, and then fluids and bleeding/adjusting my clutch... Its sad that i'm so close but cant touch it for another week or two.

So what do you get when you put a bunch of college kids (mostly electrical and aeronautical engineers) into a garage with tools and extra motors?!?!

A RANGER FIVE OH SWAP PARTY!
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs025.snc3/11266_1175211663861_1335150140_30477042_7983951_n. jpg

here is me degreasing the engine bay in my driveway
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs005.snc3/11266_1174655209950_1335150140_30475637_6198309_n. jpg

Heater blockoff plates
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs025.snc3/11266_1174655769964_1335150140_30475651_5414332_n. jpg

The core support modified...
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs005.snc3/11266_1175211223850_1335150140_30477031_6369160_n. jpg

flush mount, anyone?
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs005.snc3/11266_1175211263851_1335150140_30477032_2710128_n. jpg

The motor in for the final time, without the trans level...
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs005.snc3/11266_1175211783864_1335150140_30477045_4486519_n. jpg

Trans bracket fabbed up... Not a huge fan of it, Ill probably move my crossmember when i get back to my place in FL
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs005.snc3/11266_1176822104121_1335150140_30480805_1240878_n. jpg

Shifter location
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs005.snc3/11266_1176822184123_1335150140_30480806_145029_n.j pg

Lots of hours have been put into this, but I dont regret a second of it. I have enjoyed every single step of the way. Thanks to everyone who has helped me out, ill be posting more when i get back to Dirtona Beach. :werd:

Looks great man!! I've started to get some parts for mine an putting in my 8.8 this weekend. How was the swap itself?

Looks good man! But no heater? You must plan on keeping that truck in Florida! Lol. Michigan summers can be cool sometimes, which is why I opted to keep my heat.

Looks great man!! I've started to get some parts for mine an putting in my 8.8 this weekend. How was the swap itself?

Honest to god, the swap was not hard. The most irritating part was getting the old motor out. Once that was out, it has been absolute smooth sailing. I think my over-planning for the swap paid off in that aspect. I never really ran into anything unexpected either. I should be back in daytona in a little over a week and it should be done soon. Once its done we should get a meet together.

Looks good man! But no heater? You must plan on keeping that truck in Florida! Lol. Michigan summers can be cool sometimes, which is why I opted to keep my heat.

Lets put it this way, for the next two years its only going to see Michigan in the summers. And during that time, im going to be sure to keep a hooded sweatshirt on reserve behind my seat. I have plans to later add a hot rod style heater or re-fit the original one back in. Its just not really a priority right now..

Honest to god, the swap was not hard... it has been absolute smooth sailing. I think my over-planning for the swap paid off in that aspect. I never really ran into anything unexpected either.

Amen.

Hey guys..... IT RUNS
:givemebee

(phsssshht, beer opens)

Hahah, i started it up, checked vitals, shut it off, walked into my house and cracked a cold one... Pure satisfaction. Ill get a video up tonight, hopefully.

wheres the video at?

wheres the video at?

All in good time, n00b:rotfl:

Well, i have not been able to successfully adjust the clutch to not slip, so im going to swap my Clutch master tonight to one with a larger bore and see if the extra throw will fix my issues. All thats left before it becomes my daily again is putting the front clip back on and getting an electric fan... maybe an exhaust:blahblah:

Just took about an hour and swapped in the 7/8'' bore master i had laying around, from an older year ranger... Installed very easily, and followed the directions that Teddyzee posted up (http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2140250&postcount=20) except i didnt have to cut my aluminium clutch bracket at all for it to fit, my master seems to be shorter, so it doesnt protrude as far as his did. Ill probably get some pictures up eventually. Im going to bleed it tomorrow when i have some help, and test drive it until i have it correctly adjusted. Ill be picking up my electric fan tomorrow, hopefully and getting the front end put back on so that its road legal.

Good stuff!

So any updated pics of the engine in place?

Here comes the massive photo update, as of 1/20/10...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/S1e1S22V9qI/AAAAAAAAAd4/eDRxz7zt8Z0/s576/DSC_9279.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/S1e1StiMQxI/AAAAAAAAAd0/7-ie_S6i_qc/s576/DSC_9295.JPG

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http://lh4.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/S1e0L2fBNBI/AAAAAAAAAdg/_WWT7SNzGiI/s800/DSC_9313.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/S1e0LQklhjI/AAAAAAAAAdc/Do9G3pN-DtU/s800/DSC_9315.JPG

Heater core delete...
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/S1e0K7a-MHI/AAAAAAAAAdY/IpHFML9n0OU/s800/DSC_9317.JPG

Clearance... Cooling fan not currently installed
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/S1e0J6h-K5I/AAAAAAAAAdU/JccWCLRvGWc/s800/DSC_9319.JPG

Its starting to look like a ranger again!
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_nC-kcr0frWM/S1e0JdvmVKI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/Dg67TcvKkHc/s800/DSC_9320.JPG


Id be more than happy to answer any questions y'all might have.

Looks good man! I like your oil lines, they look awesome.

Looks good man! I like your oil lines, they look awesome.

I wish looking awesome justified the price :grrr: those things better not leak, EVER!

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs143.snc3/17071_1201913491390_1335150140_30537981_7953245_n. jpg

I hate my paint so much, I never once covered the fenders! It was my revenge...


Light those tires!

Just picked up these short sweep electrics, ill just be replacing the autometer sensors with my stockers, leaving my stockers dead.
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs122.snc3/16935_1199822956857_1267020054_30453112_7752015_n. jpg

I cant decide where the hell to mount them.... :nixweiss:

I put mine in the Explorer console...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o309/teddyzeephotos/console2-1.jpg

Temporary mounting solution....
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Id be more than happy to answer any questions y'all might have.

What happened to the black manifold and what headers are those? :tongue

The headers look like mine. Shelby tri-y's.

What happened to the black manifold and what headers are those? :tongue

I did the manifold in black VHT wrinklefinish, and i didnt follow the time intervals on spraying it correctly because i got distracted and it ended up looking kinda crappy, so i just repainted the manifold and valvecovers with grey.. Boring, i know. The headers are Shelby Tri-Y's from summit... part number H8426... Made by Patriot. Great fit!

The headers look like mine. Shelby tri-y's.

The headers are Shelby Tri-Y's from summit... part number H8426... Made by Patriot. Great fit!

Great, thanks guys!

Edit: sorry 4 the hijack

will those gauges work with the stock sensors?

will those gauges work with the stock sensors?

The autometer ones will not.

For oil pressure, you can either get a T fitting and run both, or just replace your stock sending unit with the Autometer.

For the water temp, you would probably need to buy one of these: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2283/ or you can get the thermostat housing drilled and tapped, which is what I did on my (94) Mustang way back when. There should be a small flat spot that's ripe for it.

will those gauges work with the stock sensors?


My autometers both came with electric sensors, Which i replaced my stock sensors with... This rendered the stock gauges for water and oil useless, but they are just dummy gauges anyways... I could theoretically tee them off, but i didnt feel like getting the fittings for it.

Looks good.

Looks good.


Thanks man, the rear end is holding up for me pretty well for now.

And it should, it wasn't rebuilt that long ago. Sounds like we need a race in the future:)

We sure do! Did you put the snail on yet, or are you still spraying?

Sold the spray, never had any intention of using it. College budget is pretty tight, so right now I'm getting a list together of all that I want a scouring the forums looking for good deals. However, the first thing I'm spending money on is getting rid of this 3550 setup for a 4R70W auto with a nice converter.
Jesse

Who here wants a little pay-off video?!

Just a little something, short and sweet... :wooo: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ddRfxzV22M)

Leave a comment on the video if ya dont mind, enjoy!

sounds good!
Awesome job,and a great looking truck.

PA performance 130Amp alternator...
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs134.snc3/18171_1214802533608_1335150140_30563292_2033343_n. jpg

Fan Clearance...
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs154.snc3/18171_1214813373879_1335150140_30563359_8113559_n. jpg

sounds good!
Awesome job,and a great looking truck.

Thanks, its a huge pay off! Worth every drop of sweat and blood that went into it...

Commented on your RPS thread, fantastic!!!