so just wondering if i got this right. you say rebuilding a 4.0 or 3.0 would be better than getting a 5.0 because it could costs couple grand less and only be down about 50 hp? Also, rebuilding a stock tranny to a v8 tranny is better? just trying to make sure i got your last paragraph right.

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94 Ranger 4x4 302, 6 in lift, 35x12.5. Goodyear MT/R. yup its kinda a beast...