ndwhitaker13
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- Winchendon, Massachusetts
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- 08' Ranger '95 ExLimited
So I've taken the plunge. Now that it's not my daily driver, my poor tired 4.0 OHV with 220k is coming out. So is the battered 4r55 and 4405. The transplant is from a 94 mustang that had been switched to a carburetor and standalone ignition system. Transmission is the t-5 from the mustang. Motor and trans were running/driving before removal from the stang (she was rusted out tho), and someone was nice enough to fit her with edelebrock RPM manifold and heads. I am hoping to have my pictures posted up very soon, I am kicking myself for not taking pictures sooner in the project, but it was mainly removal and other junk. Here is my list of questions/fabs/wtf ford.
- Driveshaft. I know I'm going to have to get a custom one built
- Trans Mount for t-5. Again, I know custom fab is the name, but why did ford
put the cross-member in that location.
- Cooling fans. I think I'm going to have to do two pushers from the front, because there isn't much room behind the radiator now. Any suggestions on fans known to fit in those spots?
- Power steer cooler. not too much room in the stock location due to oil pan, I was thinking of routing it through the old trans cooler ports on the radiator, but didn't know if it would get too hot from the radiator fluid?
- Tachometer. I would like to use the stock one for a clean look, but am not sure if it will read right from the V6 electronic ignition to the mallory...?
- Rocker panels. I know this isn't related to the swap, but they need to be done, and I was wondering if anyone has done anything cool on the replacement?
I'll try to post some pics soon. Any input is welcomed and much appreciated, thanks.
- Driveshaft. I know I'm going to have to get a custom one built
- Trans Mount for t-5. Again, I know custom fab is the name, but why did ford
put the cross-member in that location.
- Cooling fans. I think I'm going to have to do two pushers from the front, because there isn't much room behind the radiator now. Any suggestions on fans known to fit in those spots?
- Power steer cooler. not too much room in the stock location due to oil pan, I was thinking of routing it through the old trans cooler ports on the radiator, but didn't know if it would get too hot from the radiator fluid?
- Tachometer. I would like to use the stock one for a clean look, but am not sure if it will read right from the V6 electronic ignition to the mallory...?
- Rocker panels. I know this isn't related to the swap, but they need to be done, and I was wondering if anyone has done anything cool on the replacement?
I'll try to post some pics soon. Any input is welcomed and much appreciated, thanks.
