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The Ranger and Bronco II V-8 Conversion 289, 302, 351, 429 and 460
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This 30 page booklet is about building high performance Ford Rangers and Bronco II. V-8 engine conversion is discussed in detail for the small block 289, 302, 351W and the big block 429 and 460. Part numbers used are given, illustrations of modifications are provided, complete conversion kits are discussed, parts manufacturers and suppliers are listed, and much more. Read the sample pages for more details!
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If you're serious about building a V-8 Ranger, you need this book!
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Click below to view sample pages from each chapter.
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Item #: MRE117 8 1/2 x 11" 30 Pages 40 b/w photos spiral bound Price: $12.00
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Chap. 1 - The V-8 Conversion Chap. 2 - V-8 Motor Mounts Chap. 3 - V-8 Transmissions Chap. 4 - V-8 Cooling System Chap. 5 - Axles
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The Ranger and Bronco II V-8 Conversion
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Swapping a V8 into a Ranger is a project that requires considerable skill and knowledge. However, this engine conversion is not any more difficult than changing engines in any other car. In fact, a small block V8 tucks neatly into a Ranger or Bronco II. Add to that the availability of all of the necessary parts, and the V8 is a natural for the Ford Ranger or Bronco II. When installation is done properly it will produce a vehicle which will provide admirable performance and fuel economy while maintaining complete reliability.
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Given enough time, money, and skill, any engine swap is possible. It's important to remember that possible and practical are two entirely different things, and you need to keep in mind what your intentions for the vehicle are. For the most part we will be discussing the 302 and 351 Windsor swap, as these are the most common and reliable swaps. Either of these engines will swap into a Ranger with about the same amount of effort. The 351C which was produced from 1970-1974, is also a possibility with a little more effort and expense.
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The 429 and 460 can be installed in a Ranger, although this is not a very practical swap. The big blocks length complicates installation and makes clearance in certain areas very tight. The 4.6L is also a possibility and parts availability has been continually improving. You can expect to see updates to this site in the future discussing the 4.6L engine swap into Ranger, Bronco II and Explorer.
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The 302 is the preferred candidate for a vehicle which will be driven daily and if a power increase is desired, but fuel economy, drive ability, and cost are major considerations. Also, the correct oil pan and many other parts are readily available as used parts from other cars when using this engine. Another consideration is engine weight. The 302 is only about one hundred pounds heavier than the four cylinder engines installed in Rangers from the factory. This is important because as engine weight is increased, the ride height lowers in the front and this produces extreme negative camber at the front wheels.
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The 351W is the preferred engine where maximum power output is the major concern. The 351W weighs about forty pounds more than a 302, mainly because it's a little taller, wider, and heavier than a 302, although many parts interchange. There are a few parts that will not interchange between 302s and 351s, such as the oil pan, distributor, and intake manifold, so make sure of which engine you're using before you start collecting parts.
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The 4.6L engine is gaining in popularity and there's a lot of interest in performing this swap on Rangers. The 4.6L is a very wide engine, especially with the DOHC cylinder heads on top of it. Very little information is currently available for this swap, but you should see future updates regarding this engine swap and including 4.6L SOHC and DOHC engines into two-wheel and four-wheel drive trucks.
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A base model Ford Ranger with a 302 engine and C-4 automatic transmission when completed will weigh in around 2950 lbs. This is a very impressive power to weight ratio. A base model Ranger with a 429 or 460 engine, C-6 transmission, all of the necessary frame bracing, and the large cooling system required weighs about 3400 pounds. Our big block project truck, produces 500 horsepower and weighs 3400 pounds with its big block engine. You would expect this truck to be very front heavy and have extreme traction problems but by carefully locating everything we came up with a 54/46 weight split, or 54% of the weight on the front wheels and 46% of the weight on the rear wheels. This is very good weight distribution in any front engine vehicle and amazing for a truck.
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Oil Pans
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Many people prefer to piece together their own kit due to cost and many other considerations. The first consideration is the oil pan on your engine. Ford engines of the 1960's and 1970's generally used front sump oil pans. These will not fit the Ranger/Bronco II chassis properly. Instead, a rear sump or dual sump oil pan must be used. Rear sump oil pans are originally used on full-sized trucks and Econoline vans and hold 6 quarts of oil. They are the preferred oil pan as the extra quart of oil is of somewhat of an advantage for performance and off-road applications.
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The other choice is a dual sump oil pan. These are easy to spot because they literally have two sumps, one at the front and another at the rear with a drain plug on each. The front sump is for clearance to the oil pump and the rear sump is the reservoir for the oil. The biggest advantage to the dual sump pans is that the engine may be situated about half an inch lower in the chassis. Dual sump pans were originally installed on vehicles like 1979 and newer Mustang, 1980's Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, and a few others. Please note, 1980's Crown Victoria police cars are the only vehicles with a 351W that use the dual sump oil pan. If you need the dual sump pan for a 351W, you'll have to find one from a police car or order one for that application.
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Ford Motorsport is currently offering a dual sump oil pan kit for the 351W which contains the oil pan, pick up tube, attaching main stud, dipstick and tube. The part number is M-6675-A58 and it retails for $149.95, which is cheaper than buying all the parts separate. Keep in mind that 302 and 351 oil pans will not interchange, so make sure you get the right one for the engine you're using. For the big block 429/460 installation you'll have to use a rear sump truck pan. Ford Motorsport also offers a kit for the 429 and 460, part # M-6675-A460. These oil pan kits contain the oil pan, oil pump pick up tube and screen, a studded main bolt for attachment to the block, dipstick, and dipstick tube.
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On four-wheel drive trucks with I-beam front suspension there are clearance problems between the oil pan sump and the front suspension. The oil pan either has to be modified or replaced with an after market pan specifically for this application. Oil pans for a 302 in a four-wheel drive Ranger are available from several companies.
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Rear sump and dual sump pans use an oil dipstick which checks the oil level in the rear of the engine. If you have a front cover on your engine which has the dipstick tube in it, remove the tube and plug the hole. Make sure you get a dipstick and dipstick tube with the oil pan you're going to be using. Some dipstick tubes go into the block instead of the pan so make sure you acquire an oil pan with a provision for checking the oil level. The correct dipstick tube should go into a hole in the side of the oil pan. You'll also need to get the correct oil pump pickup tube for the oil pan you're using. Front sump, dual sump, and rear sump oil pans all use different pickup tubes. Along with the correct pickup tube you'll need a studded main cap bolt and nut to fasten the pickup tube to the block for support.
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The Ranger and Bronco II V-8 Conversion 289, 302, 351, 429 and 460
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This 30 page booklet is about building high performance Ford Rangers and Bronco II. V-8 engine conversion is discussed in detail for the small block 289, 302, 351W and the big block 429 and 460. Part numbers used are given, illustrations of modifications are provided, complete conversion kits are discussed, parts manufacturers and suppliers are listed, and much more. Read the sample pages for more details!
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If you're serious about building a V-8 Ranger, you need this book!
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Click below to view sample pages from each chapter.
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Item #: MRE117 8 1/2 x 11" 30 Pages 40 b/w photos spiral bound Price: $12.00
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Click here to buy now!
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Chap. 1 - The V-8 Conversion Chap. 2 - V-8 Motor Mounts Chap. 3 - V-8 Transmissions Chap. 4 - V-8 Cooling System Chap. 5 - Axles
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