Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech
03-29-2014, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: V8 swap for 2000 XLT 3.0l
So you wouldn't recommend a 5.0 mustang block? That's what I'm trying to figure out as well, that and would 5.0 "mustang" internals work in the explorer/mountaineer ?
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Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech
03-29-2014, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,015
Re: V8 swap for 2000 XLT 3.0l
I've been searching through multiple forums and every hit on google I can find about the 5.0 swap but nothing has pointed to what year block I should/can use. I'm all for research, do you have...
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Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech
03-28-2014, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,015
V8 swap for 2000 XLT 3.0l
I'm looking to do a swap on my 2000 XLT 3.0l 2wd, auto trans. Everything is stock for now but it's a project truck.
What year 5.0 block do I need to get for this? I'm looking to get a bare block...
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-23-2014, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,149
2000 ranger XLT thermostat possible problems?
Last night while I was driving around 5 miles home, my temp gauge went crazy. It was in the normal range, and when I turned on my heater, the air was fairly cold. Felt like outside air basically. I...
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-05-2014, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,897
Re: Looking to build new motor or rebuild old?
How tough would it to be to do the swap? The motor I was looking at from ford was their built 5.0 putting out 500hp and 450lb.ft of torque. $8,500 without manifold, blah blah blah. Would I be able to...
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-02-2014, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,897
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
02-26-2014, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,897
Looking to build new motor or rebuild old?
This is basically a project truck...its a bone stock 2000 XLT 3.0l auto. Down the road, I'm looking to have somewhere around 500hp+ when it's finished. It will be an all out pre runner, center mount...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
02-26-2014, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 284
hello all
New comer to rangers but have previous mechanical experience, restored a 1973 SS Nova with my dad, experienced with multiple different-manufacturer cars. Hopefully that will translate to my ranger...
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