big block x?

[1991x]

has anyone ever put a big block into a 1st gen? i have a 91 that im bored with. i dont even drive it anymore. i tried to sell but no offers.

my uncle has a 460 ford bb that he said i could have if i put it in something.
has anyone ever tried or completed this project?

 

[Lacky01]

I have no idea, but I'll never know without following the thread

I would assume if it fits in width-wise, it will probably give you problems both length-wise and height-wise. the oil pan will probably need work and headers seem to be a headache on the 302's. my vote: tape measure!

I would like to see this pulled off.

 

[htrdlncn]

I dont think the explorer is wide enough in the engine bay to fit a big block
without some cutting .. If you dont care about the explorer then I say go for it.

 

[nooberiffic]

I think I saw a 460 powered 2nd gen ranger on TRS.

 

[1991x]

alright well ill go grab some measurements this week and see what i can find out.

headers can be custom made to fit where they need to be. my only real worry was length i will most likely need to alter the firewall for it to fit. then make custom engine mounts. new trans mounts to hold a c6 swap in a ford 9" figure out some wiring and set it up to run carbs..

this might be a fun winter after all. lol any one need a 4.0 motor trans and transfer case+ rear end lol

 

[Mbrooks420]

I wouldn't get your hopes up, the 5.0 barely fits.

 

[ghosttrain2]

Found these:
http://www.mre-books.com/ranger.html
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/V8Conversions.html
http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_AsK2Jnq4o
www.ford-trucks.com/forums/608227-460-into-ranger.html
http://www.bigblockranger.com/

 

[1991x]

its alright i have decided to lean more twords a turbo setup

 

[SuddenDeath]

Just remember the cardinal rule of truck modifications, which goes double for explorers.

"Anything can fit, provided enough time, effort, and $$"

 

[Totalled]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=788279