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rwenzing
09-25-2006, 02:56 PM
Powertrain
Supercharged 5.0L V8
4R70W Transmission
BW4406 Manual Transfer Case
4.10 Torsen Rear Diff
Aussie Locker up front
Torque Monster Headers
Magnaflow duals
SLP Thunderbolt Airbox


Chassis
Bilstein 7100 reservoir shocks front and rear
Mustang SVO/Cadillac rear disc brakes
James Duff traction bars
Front and rear sway bars
Sway bar disconnects
Explorer IRS diff cover
Alcoa forged aluminum wheels
31x10.50x15 BFG ATs


Exterior
Silver Frost
Keypad entry
Heated Mirrors
Rhinolining
AMP bedextender
Tailgate lock
DrawTite hitch
Dual rear LII tow hooks
Black Headlight Background
06/07 Corners w/Black Background
06/07 Ranger Emblems
06/07 Ranger Taillights


Interior
Ebony/blue
Heated seats
Explorer EATC Climate Control
Explorer Limited Steering Wheel Controls
Explorer Overhead Console
Explorer Center Console w/Message Center
Explorer Autolamps and Autodimming mirror
Real oil pressure gauge mod from 95 Ranger
Audible low oil pressure alert
Pushbutton door chime disable
Pushbutton ABS disable
Autometer pillar pod with A/Fand EGT gauges
Door lock status LEDs
Bullitt Mustang pedals


Tunes
Explorer Mach Dual Media head unit with SSV
6-Disc Remote changer
Roc-Fos Amp
Cerwin-Vega 6x8's


Truck of the Month
April 2005 - Generation-Edge.com, Ranger-Edge.com
January 2006 - Generation -Edge.info
December 2008 - RangerPowerSports.com


CarDomain (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/727284/5)



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/727000-727999/727284_86_full.jpg

Limited Steering wheel
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/727000-727999/727284_125_full.jpg

EATC, console and Message Center
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/727000-727999/727284_116_full.jpg

Strapped Bilstein 7100's
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/727000-727999/727284_105_full.jpg

Duff Traction Bars
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/727000-727999/727284_107_full.jpg

Eldorado calipers, Mustang SVO rotors
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/727000-727999/727284_90_full.jpg

302 hood badges:
https://publish.comcast.net/rpath/Tg69WmELYSEFjRVjPuS0kNCwmkQGIZAhm3xmX5KAo5EMNvJDaWlzz3kkiBo-np5uK-Hp0E6yQOUJck3WtBQPwfXXqUka1es60oJNsb3XALx5z2jEcT6VDEEeTtrZnwaZ/

99 Ex V8
https://publish.comcast.net/rpath/J1sMHRFjAyXpi_AlV-teXt3B3VsTTUyjcKqqFG2jwEfxyQg0Fxm-AViAQTjztHvgL5FMLyunq96U3mgnBUkzUEp_N3FIG6ULQboIU5AfuDaIqgvoTmvvjUBLgUgAjCR6/


https://publish.comcast.net/rpath/S7JxOiDsrsQQnatQaacfmpRPR6nhMjjQv_xBsAXwgmo8--bpU0qDd3fxPJHJS92DHZuXbiS6CHm2p8X58vc5hEWscJCepfMPcFDS5eQNRV8/

shinermilller
09-25-2006, 03:10 PM
very clean. my freind had a truck very similar. well he was trying to be a badass and rolled it. But i like what you've done!

Turdle
11-08-2007, 03:54 PM
Very nice truck--:thumbsup:

Lefy
11-14-2007, 10:23 AM
real clean nice v8 swap

Sams01XplrSprt
11-14-2007, 04:08 PM
nice looking ranger u got there

TheJackal
11-24-2007, 10:24 PM
Kickass ranger, dude!

mcpherson
11-24-2007, 10:33 PM
Awesome truck! Great job on the quality of work.

Rusty
12-03-2007, 10:43 AM
Thats a real nice truck man!!! Well Done!!! Was the v8 swap pretty hard or was it somewhat manageable for the Do it your-selfer? Just wondering!
Again Awesome truck!:salute:

rwenzing
12-03-2007, 11:03 AM
Was the v8 swap pretty hard or was it somewhat manageable for the Do it your-selfer? You should be able to bolt a 5.0 Explorer engine into any 2nd gen Explorer of the same or similar year. Best to work from a complete donor to get all the large and small bits and pieces.

For a Ranger, the best years to convert are 98~2000 because they are mechanically and electrically very similar to a 99~2001 Explorer.

2001~2003 Rangers add a few electrical complications involving PATS, speedometer and tach. 2004+ Rangers were rewired front to back and would likely be more difficult.

Rusty
12-03-2007, 11:19 AM
Thanks!
And again Great job!

davesexplorer
12-03-2007, 03:26 PM
Sweet ranger!

WWasem
01-09-2008, 11:21 AM
Really sweet truck!! I saw your pictures from Centralia... I am definitely going to head out there sometime soon! I would love to put a 5.0 in my Sport... ;)

westph2k6
01-09-2008, 03:31 PM
Very nicely done, You've definately got the time and effort into ita project like that deserves. Also glad to see 5.0 in a newer Ranger. Thanks for the post!

SkanlaxJMO
01-09-2008, 03:39 PM
wow very well done

410Fortune
02-18-2009, 12:28 PM
not just a 5.0L its BOOSTED

Truck is so so sick nice work

calmac06
02-18-2009, 12:34 PM
Work on that thing is awesome!! What did you have to do to put that limited steering wheel in it??

joshuaj0214
02-18-2009, 12:40 PM
Again, very clean installs on all of the different items. I wish my engine compartment was that clean! Its a little stained from the mud! Beautiful truck, and I love the attention to detail!

rwenzing
02-23-2009, 08:21 AM
Work on that thing is awesome!! What did you have to do to put that limited steering wheel in it??The wheel just needs a matching air bag, clockspring assembly and wiring mods for the conversion. The right side buttons are set up to operate the Explorer EATC climate control and Explorer HU which have been swapped into my Ranger. The left side operates the factory Ranger speed control.

MoabB2
03-19-2009, 12:15 AM
Amazing work! Love the truck.

What can you tell us about the supercharger? What brand? Boost? HP and TQ numbers? What supporting mods did the motor require?

I'd love to get a sc on my BII.

Gavin4Cars
07-03-2009, 11:25 PM
Sweet Truck

trj360
08-09-2009, 01:01 AM
This is my favorite ranger ever.

bighunt08
08-26-2009, 04:57 PM
Beautiful truck... I own a 98 explorer sport and was really wondering if a 5.0 swap was possible and now i know... And this may be a stupid question but did u have to get a different transmission and im still tryin to figure out if it will work with my all wheel drive transfer case setup... I can only imagine how good that thing sounds and runs nice work..