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Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 03-16-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,857
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: 87 ranger 351w help!!!!

Find headers first. I've never seen any 351w headers. The deck hight and block width are inches wider and taller than a 5.0/302. Inches mean everything in my 97. You will need to modify the steering...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 03-09-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,857
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: 87 ranger 351w help!!!!

That trans will not handle a 351.
Forum: Suspension Tech 03-02-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,038
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: Belltech 6400 length?

my shackles are 9" eye to eye
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-02-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: new tires ordered!

the new look. 275/40-17 all four corners. 35 mm spacers up front.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-19-2014, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: new tires ordered!

the 20$ was for shipping of eibach wheel spacers.

The tires I got shipped free. I am a technician at a GM dealership I had the parts guy order them from a warehouse close by. next day overnight...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-18-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: new tires ordered!

I got all 4 tires in today. I had enough time at the end of the day to rack my truck and change the back tires. They mounted and balance great. Drove great. A lot less harsh than the old front tires...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-18-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,222
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: question about rims and tires.

to sum it up about any stock size ranger wheel and tire will fit your truck.

believe it or not I got up too 30mpg out of my 99 3.0 5 speed truck with 235/75-15 and a 3.73 ratio. it average mostly...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-17-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,222
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: question about rims and tires.

It will make the over all diameter of the tire 1" taller if you go from 225/70-14 to a 225/70-15. You're speedometer will be off a few mph. You could probably see if a Ford dealer can reprogram it...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-17-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
new tires ordered!

Ordered a new set of 275/40-17 BF Goodrich G-Force Super Sport A/S tires at work today for my '97 5.0. Reviews looked good. The ADW Tire delivery guy said he's delivered more than a few sets. Should...
Forum: Suspension Tech 02-16-2014, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,038
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Belltech 6400 length?

On my 97 5.0 it has the leaf under Explorer axle and homemade strait 1/4 steel shackles. Not very sturdy. I need to measure them and I will tomorrow. But I need to know the length of the bell techs...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 02-16-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,168
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: 97 2wd 5.0 swap

ive hauled off scrap in it. mostly mangled body parts. dad works in a body shop. in my old 3.0 ive hauled my 300 in the bed and the 400 Honda on my trailer. squatted the suspension but had no problem...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 02-16-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,168
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: 97 2wd 5.0 swap

ive never hauled anything larger than a Honda 300 in my 5.0. just have245/45-17.
Forum: Suspension Parts 02-16-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: 89-97 ranger lowering springs

either what ever is available. springs, beams, spindles.
Forum: Suspension Parts 02-14-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
89-97 ranger lowering springs

Looking to buy springs to drop the front of my truck. Along with anything else related. I do not need rear parts. Maybe lowered shocks.
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 02-14-2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,168
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: 97 2wd 5.0 swap

makes me want to put 4.10s in my little 2.3.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-14-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,492
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: 275/40/17 front tire fitment

tryin to find some eibach spacers.
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 02-13-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,168
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: 97 2wd 5.0 swap

how does the 4.10s do with the 2.3? 3.45 and 225/75-15 are kinda sluggish.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-13-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,492
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: 275/40/17 front tire fitment

awesome. what brand of spacer did you use?
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 02-13-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,168
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: 97 2wd 5.0 swap

It wasn't good until I fixed it. I noticed it loose one morning on the way to work and as I was pulling out to leave the final spot weld broke. 1/2 lag screw got me home. I did not do the swap or it...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-13-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,492
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: 275/40/17 front tire fitment

no trimming at all? thanks for the input.
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 02-13-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,168
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: 97 2wd 5.0 swap

My firewall had to be persuaded on the drivers side. right where the gas pedal is spot welded. If that's your case plan to weld in a custom gas pedal bracket. I made bracing and modified the original...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-13-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,492
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
275/40/17 front tire fitment

I have 245/45/17 all the way around on the 5.0 right now. I am going to buy a set of BF Goodrich sport comp 2's soon. I wanted a little more rubber on the road and want to step up to the 275/40/17....
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 03-19-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,611
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: 4.6 supercharged

That's a deal man. Have you seen Rolling Thunder on Spike TV's Powerblock? They did it.
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 03-18-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,196
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
1997 Ranger w/ 1993 Mustang 5.0 and T5

I picked this jewel up for $2300 a couple weeks back. The swap was allready completed and the truck does run. I drove it 90 miles home the day I bought it. I am trying to tie the loose ends up.
...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 02-18-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,489
Posted By MeanGreen3.0
Re: 1994 2.3 problems.

At least I'll get a good grade in school for fixing my truck. Whenever I diagnose it.
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