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07-19-2012, 06:54 PM
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Re: Which V8 should i use?
you can still get a 4wd tranny it dosent mean you have to use the 4wd in it just have it in 2wd all the time , also t-5s have a hydraulic kit availible to convert the inside part to hydraulic operated clutch
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07-19-2012, 07:00 PM
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Re: Which V8 should i use?
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It's called aftermarket sir.
It's so easy and cheap to build a powerful 5.0. That's why so many have it.
I I was to do something other than the typical 5.0, I'd do a coyote 5.0.
If you're gonna go through all the work of making the 4.6 or 5.4 fit, may as well just do the coyote.
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Yea cool the 5.4L 4v only came stock with 500HP and a supercharger. Lincoln had a similar 5.4L DOHC with good power as well. The 5.0L will cost more to build up to 400HP than just buying a 5.4L DOHC. They are plentiful in the south as well.
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07-21-2012, 08:19 PM
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Re: Which V8 should i use?
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Originally Posted by More_Cowbell
you can still get a 4wd tranny it dosent mean you have to use the 4wd in it just have it in 2wd all the time , also t-5s have a hydraulic kit availible to convert the inside part to hydraulic operated clutch
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Then i would have 4wd if i get stuck in something, how much would the extra drag of the front end hhurt the mpg?
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07-21-2012, 09:01 PM
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Re: Which V8 should i use?
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Then i would have 4wd if i get stuck in something, how much would the extra drag of the front end hhurt the mpg?
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If you decide to cut the front coils off and swap in a front axle then you could use the 4wd stuff.
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07-21-2012, 09:10 PM
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Oh ok
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07-21-2012, 09:20 PM
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Re: Which V8 should i use?
if u have a 4cyl try the 302 but u can even try the 351 if u have the 6.. but the explo is an easy conversion i hear but i would throw a 302 gt mustangs.. with a rebuild or new tranny that can handle it
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07-22-2012, 02:58 AM
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Re: Which V8 should i use?
for the issue of 5L mostly being either 4wd or AWD and the 2wd being rare, wouldnt a Mustang 5L work as well (even though its configured a little differently)
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07-22-2012, 11:05 AM
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Re: Which V8 should i use?
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for the issue of 5L mostly being either 4wd or AWD and the 2wd being rare, wouldnt a Mustang 5L work as well (even though its configured a little differently)
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Can you tow with a mustang transmission?
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07-22-2012, 04:57 PM
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Re: Which V8 should i use?
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Can you tow with a mustang transmission?
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proabbly 1000 lbs max. Towing doesn't change if you put the engine and transmission in a truck.
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07-22-2012, 05:24 PM
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Re: Which V8 should i use?
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proabbly 1000 lbs max. Towing doesn't change if you put the engine and transmission in a truck.
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Seriously the 4R70w the same one found in F150's and explorers you think can't tow. Nothing wrong with a T5 behind a stockish 5.0L and towing same with the T56 or even the F150 manual from that generation.
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07-22-2012, 07:19 PM
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Re: Which V8 should i use?
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Seriously the 4R70w the same one found in F150's and explorers you think can't tow. Nothing wrong with a T5 behind a stockish 5.0L and towing same with the T56 or even the F150 manual from that generation.
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You stated the T5 was a crap transmission in mustangs if i'm not mistaken.
I still wouldn't tow with a transmission that's built for a mustang.
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07-22-2012, 07:33 PM
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Re: Which V8 should i use?
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You stated the T5 was a crap transmission in mustangs if i'm not mistaken.
I still wouldn't tow with a transmission that's built for a mustang.
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It's a terrible transmission with any form of power the stock mustang only made 205HP...That's the same as a 4.0L mind you so that's why it doesn't have to many issues. The 4R70w however is the same exact transmission in the mustang as in the F150.
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07-22-2012, 08:56 PM
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The thing is the explorer and f150 are built for towing vs a stang , but those power trains in a ranger are still limited by the suspension and frame of the ranger
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07-22-2012, 09:18 PM
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Lil' Red
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Re: Which V8 should i use?
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The thing is the explorer and f150 are built for towing vs a stang , but those power trains in a ranger are still limited by the suspension and frame of the ranger
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I wouldn't worry about the frame as much the suspension. That's where add-a-leaf comes into play. The explorer and ranger share frames.
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07-22-2012, 10:11 PM
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I want at least 6,000 lbs towing. I figured if a 4.0 v6 ranger could do it, then won't a 5.0 v8 ranged, or more? I do know that even with add a leads and everything, the truck could start dancing with heavier trailers. But if I'm going to take the time to put in a v8, then I want it to be able to tow also.
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