I have an 1988 ranger and i am looking to put a V8 in it. I am wonder what is the best V8 to use.

What V8 do you want to run?

for a ranger i'd say a 302 but i prefer a 390 or 460 my self..

In all the world, I would go with an Audi V8, but to put in a Ranger, The 5.0 Explorer motors are the easiest swap.

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Hands down, IMO, the best v8 for swapping and modding and all around affordability out of pocket, would be the GM LS-series GenIII small blocks, like an LS1.

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'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.

a gm engine in a ford?? did you hit your head haha just bustin your balls ya ever hear the sayin only little boys were bow ties haha im a ford guy all the way get a ford engine. ya ever wonder why so many chevys run small block ford engine. chevy engines r J U N K

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i have a 2005 fx4 stock

Don't even get me started...

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'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.

DONT GET HIM STARTED! lol. ive heard the same about expo engines. im currently lookin at a v8 swap for my 89.

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RANGER

The best engine would be a gm 5.3 or 6.0 ls series motors. I love my ranger and i have own both ford and chevy chevys new small blocks are king. the ford 5.4 loves to weld and shoot spart plugs out of the head and isnt responsive enough.

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94 Mazda b2300 4cyl 5spd 2wd

HI!... 69 - 78 351W. Stroke to 408 and tell everyone you have a 302. lol! You can make 500-600H.P on pump gas in N/A trim all day.

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"2007" RANGER SPORT.
DERALE 16" ELECTRIC FAN, ASP CRANK PULLEY, CUSTOM CAI, 4.10 gears, TP tune. 1/4 = 14.42E.T at 93.18MPH 2.0 60FT. ALL N/A. 13.83E.T at 96.35MPH 1.91 60FT. on 40H.P dry shot.
"1999" F-150 SPORT.
BUILT 5.4, (8.4:1 compression) ALL N/A 354RWH.P/392RWTQ 1.8 60FT. 13.60E.T (on 7 cylinders)
"1983" PRO STREET RANGER.
408 STROKER, (700H.P) ALL N/A tubbed, caged.

JUST SAY NO TO CLUTCH FANS!

i will be putting a FORD motor in my FORD. thank you for your input.

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RANGER

chevy's are cheaper but you get what you pay for.....

Find a 302, they fit nice.

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SOLD:'05 2wd Ranger xl with the 3.0
MODS-Alpine head unit, throttle cable mod, Black Rock wheels, FX4 lvl II axle swap, pooleo's camo painted bezel and mustang dome, painted/aftermarket headlights/tails fold-a-cover and over 100 hp in stickers

'86 AMC Eagle and '01 Grand Prix GTP

I like chevy V8's a lot from what I've seen, but I think it would be easier to put a ford engine in there? I didn't even imagine it would be comparable..

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2002 Red Mazda B2300
Short Cab, Short Bed, Pioneer sound system:
DEH-P5100UB deck, dual USB/aux inputs, single CD, organic display, remote
4 TS-A6872R 40 watt nominal speakers
2 TS-SW2501S4 250 watt nominal 10" subwoofers

Each are going to have their pros and cons. Ford 5.0L would be easier since there is a lot of information, common engine, and manufacturers make swap parts into the Ranger. But some of the swap stuff is over priced and just doesn't work out always. 5.0Ls can be made to make some good power, but they are a little more expensive to build. But IMO they are a good reliable motor.

Pete

Go with a 302 just find yah a Fox body mustang and youve got everything you need as far as drive train

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1990 Ranger Extended Cab
2.9L V6 5 Speed Transmission
Planning to put a 347 and a T-5 in it eventually