Forum: V8 Swap FAQ

Step 1-pull engine out of Lincoln and eliminate all EFI/electronics. Step 2-pull engine out of ranger and eliminate all unneeded wiring. I pulled the motor, then left the battery in it, and got in it, and made sure that all the functions I needed (radio, gauges, horn, turn signals, heater...

Im just wondering, if my stock 85 ranger rear end will hold a 302 or 289. Also i was wondering which is easier if either to put in a ranger, 289 or 302? also im wondering if it is hard to put a EFI 302 in even though my rangers Carb. Any info would be helpful thanks.

Hello everyone. I am a newb to this site. I just started a performance shop in OHIO. I have been working on Dodge SRT4's mostly,but I have had my 1993 Ranger for 6-7 years...luv it! Its is a 4.0 litre,5-speed,4x2,with 210k miles...body in great shape. Mods:headman headers/y-pipe,custom 3" cat. back...

swapping an auto 5.0 to a standard for my ranger do i keep the auto ecu or get a standard ecu will i have any idle probs or any thing else if i keep the auto???? thanks

I have a 1995 Ranger I am in the process of looking for the easiest way to do an engine swap to the 5.0L high output. I was wondering where I should pull that engine from? I need it to be 5 speed and I dont think that explorers come 5 speed. Also I was wondering if I would need to change the...

I havea a 4.6 that has been fully rebuilt and prep. for a supercharger but I can't find any info or kits for the 4.6 only the 5.0 can anyone help me I have the wiring and computer and a Lightning trans for it but I can't find mounting kits or info on what needs to me modified to make it fit any...

Ok, I swapped a 88 2.3 5spd out for a 89 5.0 HO/Aod. I did all the wiring myself because the guy that pulled the motor before i got it cut the wiring harness after the white and black plugs on the top of the motor. my problem is this. It won't start but i have power at the ignition and the coil....

My neighbor just totaled his 00 v8 awd explorer and i was wondering just how hard it would be to swap every thing over to my truck, i was thinking of offering him like $2000.00 for it. I think it has low mileage, it also has leather and everything else that i would want to put in my truck.

Will it fit/bolt up? What else is needed?

hey guys, I have a 98 xlt ranger 2wd and i am very interested in swaping it with a 302 or some sort of v8. i have been looking around an cant really frind anything that can really help me out with what i need. can some one help me with the best engine choice, motor mounts etc.thanks. and...

my 1987 302, 4x4 ranger with a c-3 tranny needs a new one and I just cant find the correct one to us, I found that a cable from a 1988 2 wheel drive has the correct end on it but is about a foot to short. I need one about 72" long and the local Auto Zone is no help and neither is the dealer. ...

Just kidding around with my mther today and says to her, give me the ranger, she just said ok, i dont want it. wtf, that was too easy! i aint askin questions, just glad she forked it over! lol. Anyway i am new here so hi all, but i got a few Q's it is an 87 ford ranger 2wd 4cyl 2.0 with a 5...

I'm having problems finding my EFI computer, and it's beginning to piss me off. I pulled a COMPLETE harness from an 89 mustang GT, and the computer just automatically went missing. I'd like to know what computer I'm going to need so I can get my motor goin. Thanks.

I have the mustang convertable mounts in my 90 Bronco II 2wd now. Is there another motor mount that will lower the motor down alittle? I was looking at the Kauffman mounts but they seem to be out of bussiness. Thanks for any help.

For you EFI swap guys i have some questions. Well, you know where the brown 8 pin connector is by the break master cylinder on the mustang? if not click on the LINK (http://www.vintagebronco.com/newberry/images/Tech/efi/page7.JPG). Its connector number 31. Anyhow on my harness there is no "BROWN"...

The resizing of this pic for uploading really decreased the quality a lot, they look much better. Wonder if the paint will hold up to the heat? It's base coat/ clear coat. Now if I can just get the rest of the truck to look this good. :E

Greetings all, I'm a new member getting ready to do the 5.0 swap. I've done some research on this forum but can't find a solid answer to this question (honest, I really did look...). I live in Florida and will be using my truck for a daily driver in killer city traffic. The AC will be running a...

I am planning on installing a 351w long block or a stroked version from dss racing in an 01 ranger. i have heard of people doin this swap in an older ranger but not a new one. I want fuel injection, which computer would be best and which headers, waterpump, radiator, transmission, motormounts, mass...

hey guys i got my 5.0 efi running and all that stuff but im having cooling problems i have a tiny one core radiator in there i want to ge ta 2 core radiator hers the measurements i can run 26 wide 19 1/2 height 3 inches thick anyone running a custom radiator/kno wwhere i can get one about this...

what crate engine is the easyest to install for swaping out the 3.0 v6?

I am fixing to swap out a 01 Explorer 5.0 and put it in a 01 Ranger. I want to stroke this engine before putting it in. Will the 347 kit and block from coast high work for this application. It has the 50 oz imbalancer but not sure if the stock block would be the same as an aftermarket as far as...

Just like it says....can i use a a EEC harness from any 87-93 mustang 5.0L???

does anyone know what the electrical connector on the powersteering pressure line does? I hooked my pump back up and connected everything, but for some reason I am not getting any power steering... I am thinking that little gizmo on the pressure line is the culprate... I am not running a computer...

I have a 302 out of a 85 Grand Marquis, and it has the dual sump oil pan. Will this clear the beams, or do I need to get a pan that is built for this swap? I also have an AOD out of some Lincoln. It has the bar type pressure thing... Anyone ever hook the bar up? I also never see any information...

Not sure if anyone cares but I finally got the A/C working in my 90' Ford Ranger. It was a PITA but I think I've come up with the ultimate Combination that allows great cooling and excellent A/C performance First off Explorer 5.0 Front accesories are Great! I'm running a Thinline 14"...

I have a 1988 Thunderbird 5.0L AOD that is going behind my 5.8L engine for my 92 Explorer. The question i have is do i just use the aod in the form it is in or do i have to put in a shift improver kit or do i do the 4r70w planetary and install it into the aod???? I have been reading...

ok guys i got a 5.0 in my 97 ranger with a t5 gonan be finishing soon whats everyone running for a driveshaft strictly custom or wat i got a extended cab any help will be great thanks

I need to find a harness for my 5.8L/AOD swap into my 92 Ex. I am not able to find any mustangs but i found a crap load of t-bird/cougar/mark 7. Can i use the harness and ECU from these vehicals and still be able to do a mass air conversion????Will i have to change the ECU in the swap????Can i use...

I checked my oil pan clearence to my i beams on the ranger, and the i beams are almost touching the oil pan, i have a rear sump pan, and my question is if i go to a dual sump will i have the change my oil pickup, also is there any rear sump oil pans that wont hit for a reasonable price. All yeah...

Well.........how'd you start it? Did u buy a crate engine, or another car with a 5.0 in it, or did u get the block and build from there, or etc.?

FRPP GT40 Itake, upper/lower Part link: http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=eadvsearch.asp&SearchType=Make Just wondering....:E

My V8 swap is all finished, and it runs great but I'm not too crazy about the power the 1988 Grand Marquis 5.0 engine puts out. I found a 5.0 '89 Mustang - the one I should have waited for the first time, but it has a 5 speed, and I want to stay with the auto. Anyway my question is, what effect...

1. is the 302 and 351 diffrent sizes like how they fit wise? what ones easyer to fit? 2. my stock front suspension, will i need to stiffin it up to put a v8 in? if so will a single spring and shock change do the trick? i really dont wanna replace the suspension. thanks alot **EDIT***...

im stuck on what i should do if i should just put the 302 in my ranger or go ahead and spend the money and make it a 347 stroker but if i do that then i want a custom emblem made (let me get some of your opinions) but i plan on keeping it fuel injected and making twin turbo with eather way i go ...

Im going to take the plunge fairly soon with my ranger, i just finished the SOHC swap into my ranger and im still unhappy with it.. plus i had some other hang ups with that... So im going to be putting a V8 into my ranger. I might bore it out to a 351 while im at it. As far as smog goes, its not an...

I just learned about another difference between these 2 motors today. The two motors used different connecting rods which have different rod bolts. The HO has stronger rods and a 3/8" bolt. The non-HO's use weaker rods and only 5/16" bolts. Of course I have the non HO version. I am glad to...

Alrgiht all i have to do to get my truck running is plug the altenator in. Problem is that i cant find the plug to do it. The truck is an 88 gt which used to have a 2.9. So i need a picture of the altenator plug, thanks.

I have done alot of research, but now I am asking people who have done this swap before. What do I need to be aware of? What do I need to look out for? Who should I get the needed parts or manuals from? My Ranger is on bags and the from can touch the ground. Will I have clearance problems with...

So I have seen several people who have been able to use the Tri-Y headers with the AOD tranny. Mine wouldn't even come close. On the pass side, the pipes I tried to use were all over the bulge in the bellhousing that holds the starter. So I started thinking about why that might be. My tranny...

im looking on info on dropping a 302 into 98 ranger.any web sites you guys know of if you have done it before stuff to look out for preference on parts to use stuff like that.thanks in advance.

Hey I was wondering if i could put v-8 in my ranger....I know you can put one in a normal ranger...but i plan on narrowing my front frame rails 3 inches...is this possable????

I am lookming to get rid of the gutless 2.5 that is my ranger, i live in texas so i am really worried about over heating, what are the best cooling system for these?

I have a 1998 ranger and i just recently purchased a 88 5.0 out of a mustang with plans of swapping it in. Was wondering if anyone on here was from jersey and new how the emissions would work with that engine in my truck seeing as emissions in jersey are really harsh, anyone with info would be...

yea i have a 2.5 99 ranger how hard or what would be the better way out a 4.0 ranger engine or a 4.0 explorer or the explorer 5.0 wich one woule be better. thanks

hey guys whats up im looking to swap a carbed 302 into my bagged and body dropped ranger basically for the sole purpose of getting rid of all that ugly wiring from under the hood and i want that v8 rumble. so now that i have got that out of the way what i wanna know is that if i just put in a stock...

From a 95...Has anyone tried this? I can't seem to find any info on it...I'm supposed to be good at searching right? :lame: Anyway, the price is right, and it comes with the TB and brackets/springs etc so I might get it. Think it'll work?

I have a 94 ranger and its body dropped 3.5 inches so I am trying to get the engine as low as I can. Does anyone know the dissadvantages or advantages of solid motormounts? Im in a delima! Thanks!!!

Does the Explorer balancer have to be used or can a Mustang balancer be used in its place?