swapping 2.9 for a 351w
 

Hi all I have an 88 ranger 4x4 2.9. My poor old tired engine is weak. and I mean weak! wanted to swap in a 351w but not sure if it will bolt up to my transmission. I have a 5 speed manusl and would like to keep it. Has anyone else swapped engines like this and did they bolt up? what problems did you run into? Thanks

Re: swapping 2.9 for a 351w
 

a 302 would be a lot better route to go...the 351 is a lot wider at the heads

If your a master fabricater, you might have a chance. You'll need the trans and transfer case from the v8. So you'll need to fab.mounts and driveshafts. Unless you go with a two wheel drive,then things get easer.

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I'd do like they say on here,get a donor explorer with a v8 4x4.

I agree with this however my good friends at advance adapters could probably make you an adapter plate to bolt a 302 or 351 to your existing transmission however the transmission you have may not take the increase in horsepower and torque well.

Re: swapping 2.9 for a 351w
 

The V8 won't bolt to your trans, the easist way would be to use a C4 auto.

http://www.advanceadapters.com/


They can make anything bolt to anything.

I'd be worried about the trans durability though made to handle a 2.9 not a 351

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