1985 Ford Ranger

fordboy4rd · February 23rd, 2007, 10:58 AM

I got a ranger that i wanna fix up but im not sure what engine i want in it.. i have a few choices so far.. a 390 with a automatic tranny,a 390 with a 4 speed Manual, or a 351Modified with a automatic tranny... im not leaving the 4 banger in there not enough power.. which thats what im wanted good bottom and top end.. speed/power any ideas guys? i didnt wanna have to hang a clutch and shit so i was wanting to go with one of the automatic choices.. tell me what u think i should do..

ReverendDexter · February 23rd, 2007, 02:05 PM

well, my understanding is that the Ranger and Explorer share the same chassis, and the Explorer had an optional 5.0. That means to me that doing a 302 or 351W are probably going to be the easiest.

If you're insisting on more cubes and you're considering a 351M, why not just grab the 400? Same block, I think they're the same dimensions externally (if not, the 400 isn't that much bigger).

Going with any V8 in a light vehicle like a ranger, I'd be going with an auto, too. If you go with a smallblock, you have the advantage of finding an auto with overdrive pretty easily.

fordboy4rd · February 24th, 2007, 01:56 PM

alright i think ur right im getting a 302 soon its just if i go with the 390 i will have 2 running ones and 1 for parts.. because im going to tear that motor all to hell

Racinjason81 · March 10th, 2007, 11:56 PM

how about a SVO Ranger hybrid their are some very fast SVOs and turbocoupes out there

fordboy4rd · March 11th, 2007, 11:26 PM

naw man i got a 302 im going to biuld for it.. unless i get a 351W first.. thanks anyways.. i think thats my best bet

February 23rd, 2007, 10:58 AM	#1
fordboy4rd Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 reviews	1985 Ford Ranger I got a ranger that i wanna fix up but im not sure what engine i want in it.. i have a few choices so far.. a 390 with a automatic tranny,a 390 with a 4 speed Manual, or a 351Modified with a automatic tranny... im not leaving the 4 banger in there not enough power.. which thats what im wanted good bottom and top end.. speed/power any ideas guys? i didnt wanna have to hang a clutch and shit so i was wanting to go with one of the automatic choices.. tell me what u think i should do..

February 23rd, 2007, 02:05 PM	#2
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	well, my understanding is that the Ranger and Explorer share the same chassis, and the Explorer had an optional 5.0. That means to me that doing a 302 or 351W are probably going to be the easiest. If you're insisting on more cubes and you're considering a 351M, why not just grab the 400? Same block, I think they're the same dimensions externally (if not, the 400 isn't that much bigger). Going with any V8 in a light vehicle like a ranger, I'd be going with an auto, too. If you go with a smallblock, you have the advantage of finding an auto with overdrive pretty easily. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

March 10th, 2007, 11:56 PM	#4
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	how about a SVO Ranger hybrid their are some very fast SVOs and turbocoupes out there __________________ Heres a real funny video youtube.com/watch?v=ojB7KkaR03I VTEC stands for Very Torqueless Economy Car Honda stands for Hold On Not Done Accelerating 1991 LX 5.0 H/B(T-70 turbo coming soon)

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February 24th, 2007, 01:56 PM	#3
fordboy4rd Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright i think ur right im getting a 302 soon its just if i go with the 390 i will have 2 running ones and 1 for parts.. because im going to tear that motor all to hell

March 11th, 2007, 11:26 PM	#5
fordboy4rd Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 reviews	naw man i got a 302 im going to biuld for it.. unless i get a 351W first.. thanks anyways.. i think thats my best bet

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