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Old 04-25-2017, 08:39 AM
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Default 1998 2wd v8 conversion help

Okay guys I know a lot of you have done a v8 conversion in a ranger. I would really like to put one in my 1998 2.5l, two wheel drive manual splash pick up. All I want is to have some fun roasting tires being loud and have something a little unique. I'd really like some advice to keep this simple so I can have some fun without all the brain damage. My neighbor has a 1984 Lincoln Continental 5.0 that I could use for a swap vehicle. But would you guys recommend for me to keep this a simple two wheel drive 8 cylinder Ranger. I bought this truck from my neighbor for $500. I have an extensive mechanical background now I want to start keeping my eyes open for that donor vehicle. This one has a broken timing belt that I'm going to fix and feed around town for a bit but I really want this thing to roast tires and do some donuts. The picture of the blue truck it's kind of what I'm after.

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Old 04-26-2017, 07:35 AM
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Default Re: 1998 2wd v8 conversion help

Is this a ranger forum?

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Old 04-26-2017, 06:56 PM
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Default Re: 1998 2wd v8 conversion help

So I'm ready to pull this engine out it seems like from the research I've done the 1984 Lincoln Continental 5.0 and transmission combination is not the best for a swap but looks like it could work. I was kind of hoping for someone to give me some pointers if I decide to go this route.

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