Ranger 5.0 H.O need swap tips

Example · 12-03-2002, 02:32 AM

Well hello to all first things first. I am about to swap a 5.0 H.O into a 1997 Ford ranger Reg.Cab Short Box. First of all can anyone tell me what wires i am goin to need? I got the engine wireing harness all the way to the computer. I also got tht wires to the Fuel Pump. Now there were a couple of other wires i that went to the alternator and the ingnition ****. So i decided to take the whole dash and fuse block **** and some misc ****. Now can i just hook up the ignition wires that went to the old fuese box hook them up to the ones for the ranger or do i got to do somethin different? Next i was wondering if anyone can tell me if i am goin to have to move trany x-member and motor mounts a lot more or will the explorer 50 ones work and what do u sugest i should do for rear end and drive shaft ect. ect? if u could give me any suggestions that would help just e-mail me or somethin

mikew88gt · 12-03-2002, 04:40 PM

Have you checked these guys out yet? www.kaufmannproducts.com They make a lot of pieces for just this kind of swap. I think the stock rear end for the ranger will be a 8.8 but might not be a traction-loc. Not sure about the drive shaft and transmission crossmember.

Coupe Devil · 12-04-2002, 09:47 AM

Good answer Mike, Its true Kauffman has all the swap parts you need I ordered a swap catalog / instruction manual from them a while back and its very informative.. with pictures added. Real nice little book and nice peopel to deal with. I suggest them highly.

Bradley

Example · 12-04-2002, 02:48 PM

Thank u for all the help I will have to give them a call one more question though will i have to change my front springs so that it handles like a mustang and has less body roll i know it dont have the same stearing but with the stock springs wont that make it kinda bouncy and crappy for handeling

95GTS · 12-06-2002, 03:56 PM

Also check out this website. http://www.rangerpowersports.com/ They have a V8 specific forum for the ranger.

Slimjim · 01-06-2003, 09:56 AM

Theres a book you should buy, i cant remember the link, But RPS has it on their v8 page, its to harwood performance, he sells year specific swap books. Also, you need the old wiring harness also, because of the PDB (Power distribution box) under the hood, you need that big block connector, so it will plug into the truck harness.

Slimjim · 01-06-2003, 10:44 PM

Theres a book you should buy, i cant remember the link, But RPS has it on their v8 page, its to harwood performance, he sells year specific swap books. Also, you need the old wiring harness also, because of the PDB (Power distribution box) under the hood, you need that big block connector, so it will plug into the truck harness.

12-03-2002, 02:32 AM	#1
Example Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4	Ranger 5.0 H.O need swap tips Well hello to all first things first. I am about to swap a 5.0 H.O into a 1997 Ford ranger Reg.Cab Short Box. First of all can anyone tell me what wires i am goin to need? I got the engine wireing harness all the way to the computer. I also got tht wires to the Fuel Pump. Now there were a couple of other wires i that went to the alternator and the ingnition **. So i decided to take the whole dash and fuse block and some misc **. Now can i just hook up the ignition wires that went to the old fuese box hook them up to the ones for the ranger or do i got to do somethin different? Next i was wondering if anyone can tell me if i am goin to have to move trany x-member and motor mounts a lot more or will the explorer 50 ones work and what do u sugest i should do for rear end and drive shaft ect. ect? if u could give me any suggestions that would help just e-mail me or somethin

12-03-2002, 04:40 PM	#2
mikew88gt Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: New York State Posts: 242	Have you checked these guys out yet? www.kaufmannproducts.com They make a lot of pieces for just this kind of swap. I think the stock rear end for the ranger will be a 8.8 but might not be a traction-loc. Not sure about the drive shaft and transmission crossmember. __________________ Your basic carbed 302 with Edelbrock Performer heads, Performer RPM intake and 650 Speed Demon. My 1988 Mustang GT

12-04-2002, 09:47 AM	#3
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Good answer Mike, Its true Kauffman has all the swap parts you need I ordered a swap catalog / instruction manual from them a while back and its very informative.. with pictures added. Real nice little book and nice peopel to deal with. I suggest them highly. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

12-06-2002, 03:56 PM	#5
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	Also check out this website. http://www.rangerpowersports.com/ They have a V8 specific forum for the ranger. __________________ 1967 Mustang Coupe

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12-04-2002, 02:48 PM	#4
Example Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4	Thank u for all the help I will have to give them a call one more question though will i have to change my front springs so that it handles like a mustang and has less body roll i know it dont have the same stearing but with the stock springs wont that make it kinda bouncy and crappy for handeling

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Slimjim Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 19	Theres a book you should buy, i cant remember the link, But RPS has it on their v8 page, its to harwood performance, he sells year specific swap books. Also, you need the old wiring harness also, because of the PDB (Power distribution box) under the hood, you need that big block connector, so it will plug into the truck harness.

01-06-2003, 10:44 PM	#7
Slimjim Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 19	Theres a book you should buy, i cant remember the link, But RPS has it on their v8 page, its to harwood performance, he sells year specific swap books. Also, you need the old wiring harness also, because of the PDB (Power distribution box) under the hood, you need that big block connector, so it will plug into the truck harness.