2.3 turbo or 5.0 v8 swap for the ranger.

[MobileAudio219]

This winter I'll probably tear it apart and build it back to more exicting specs.

Optition One:

Engine:
Stock Mustang Short Block
Stock H.O cam
1.7 Rockers
GT 40 (p) heads
Gt 40 Intake

Transmission:
T5 Transmission


Rear End:
Explorer 8.8", limited slip, rear disc brakes, 3:73 gears.

Or.....

Opition two:
Engine:
Stock 2.3 turbo long block/turbo
15 PSI of boost

Transmission:
Turbo coupe T5

Rearend:
Explorer 8.8", limited Slip, rear disk brakes, 3:55 gears.

Other Mods:
Interior:, New blue carpet, Black/Blue focus SVT leather bucket seats, explorer console, explorer OHC, black leather inserts for the door panels.

Audio:
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Exterior:
New White Paint, painted front bumper, 4x4 Front Valance, clear turn signals, 2" cowl hood, Grill insert (wire mess), flush tonneau cover, roll pan, tinted stock taillights.

Suspension:
The explorer rearend lowers the back around 4" from stock, So I'll probably lower the front 3" to level it out. Other than that, still figuring out the details.

[William from NOLA]

Put the smallest motor you can possibly put in it. Make it a super gas mileage vehicle.

[MobileAudio219]

Put the smallest motor you can possibly put in it. Make it a super gas mileage vehicle.

Either way, it'll probably be a weekend toy, so gas milage isnt a huge concern.

I'm leaning towards the 5.0, god I love the sound of the 5.0.

But it would also to say "Oh, its just a 4 cyl"

Notice the theme though, either way I'll be using ALOT of OEM parts.

[ZeroAccess]

umm
this is a tough one because I'm a 4cyl person but overall I think the 5.0 will be the better setup just because there are so many out there well hell the 4cyl isn't that rare either...

Shit man I dunno whatever ends up being the cheapest

[smoker]

5 oh

[MobileAudio219]

5 oh

The 5.0 would probably be cheapest, shoud be able to get the truck into the high 13's N/A, or high 12's with a 125 shot.

[Tim]

The 5.0 would probably be cheapest, shoud be able to get the truck into the high 13's N/A, or high 12's with a 125 shot.

I like the idea of a turbo, that little psshht is the bomb.

Tim

[MobileAudio219]

The 5.0 would still sound better.

[Tim]

The 5.0 would still sound better.

True you would get that nice throaty rumble,

Tim

[MobileAudio219]

I dropped an intake off at the machine shop and had to pick it up today, I talked to the owner for about 3-4 hours. He gave me a few real good suggestions about my little side business I have going on...