87 ranger motor swap

87ranger · 07-26-2002, 03:19 PM

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

. I also have to do this on a tight budget.

Coupe Devil · 07-26-2002, 03:26 PM

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

87ranger · 07-26-2002, 03:34 PM

thanks man I really appreciate that. That little 2.3 is pretty sad isn't it?

srv1 · 07-26-2002, 09:24 PM

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!

mustangman65_79 · 07-28-2002, 08:14 AM

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.

07-26-2002, 03:19 PM	#1
87ranger Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Aiken, South Carolina Posts: 3	87 ranger motor swap 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 . I also have to do this on a tight budget.

07-26-2002, 03:26 PM	#2
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	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 __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

07-26-2002, 09:24 PM	#4
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	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! __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

07-28-2002, 08:14 AM	#5
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	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. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

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07-26-2002, 03:34 PM	#3
87ranger Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Aiken, South Carolina Posts: 3	thanks man I really appreciate that. That little 2.3 is pretty sad isn't it?