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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Aiken, South Carolina
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![]() What is the biggest engine you think that could be shoehorned into a 1987 ranger xlt. I got it with the 2.3 4 cylinder and a stick and I actually wanna put a big v8 in there to make it up some hills
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Myrtle Beach SC
Posts: 1,643
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![]() You can get a 460 in there with a c-6 if you use the right hammer... I seen a link one time for a bunch of swap kits and bought a book from www.kaufmanproducts.com when I wanted a V8 Ranger..The book is pretty informative.. you chould check it out
Brad
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Aiken, South Carolina
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![]() thanks man I really appreciate that. That little 2.3 is pretty sad isn't it?
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Get down.....
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Room 103
Posts: 2,095
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![]() Ranger. genrally yes. 2.3.s are pitiful. but..... i have seen and read putting a turbo 2.3 with engine mods in a 2wd ranger hitting low 13's! im not exaggerating either! remember the 2.3 is liter and adding a turbo and a good flowing head you would be amazed!
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My poor 79 RIP
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Suisun City,
Posts: 2,320
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![]() 2.3's arn't that bad, bad on gas-lol
A 5.0 will fit much nicer, with less work, and plenty of power. In fact, I have on for sale, want it-lol. But seriously, a 5.0 is a comon swap and I'm sure u can find a kit with not too much of a problem.
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