I have been tossing around the idea of swapping a 5.0 in my 2001 Mazda b 2500. Its in great shape, this video gave me some motivation to do it! Love the ranger and the mustang!
That wouldn't be an option here, that vehicle would have to meet emissions regulations for 2005 model year. But in states with no inspection or emissions testing, it's a great simple swap!
@@sn95andsbfgarage27 I'm putting a 4.0L Barra inline 6 turbo in a 86 Ranger. Luckily non-Obd2 is exempt here. But I'll still have a cat on it as they do visibly inspect that
In Texas it has to be 2 years old to 24 tops to be inspectable anymore than that it’s free game and in certain counties only. I’m happy I live in a smog free so I can do whatever I want and the safety inspection is pretty simple and they don’t sweat it as much.
Have a very similar build going on myself. Mines a 97 but I swapped all of the sheet metal forward of the firewall to an 04 and using an 01-03 grill. Mine has a 96 Explorer 5.0 with a stock Fox cam, ported GT40's , and ported lower intake. I'm using a 96 f150 PCM to run everything (only year Ford had OBD2 with a distributor in a 302). Tune it with SCT PRP. Mine is a flareside as well and will be white also. I have polished 17x5 and 15x10 Weld RTS' on it.
I got a 99 with a 2000 5.0 swap it’s a step side , single cab I got 18x11’s on 335s in the back and 18x9.5 in front on r888 all the way around. It’s a nice green color.
HOT DAMN MY BROTHER!!! I have a 2000 Ford Ranger that’s in near mint condition and I would absolutely Love to do an engine swap exactly as you describe here!!! I’m completely on board with what you’re saying about performance and reliability and practicality Bro! How much would you want to do my truck just like you’ve done with yours here???
Oh and I would also help you do it all right along side you because of everything I could learn from helping you do this!!! I’ve already replaced everything in it myself and the engine swap would be a crowning achievement for me!!!
I just bought an 08 ranger 3.0 automatic transmission. It has about 260k(doubt she has much life in her). I use it to drive to work and back, but I’m starting to fall in love with this little truck. I want to put. 5.0 in it. Do you have any advice for me? P.s I’m sorry to hear about your father. RIP Sir.
@@sn95andsbfgarage27 I didn’t know if you had any special springs cause of the 302, but I’d say with aluminum heads it probably isn’t that much heavier
Please elaborate! Are you saying that a 1998 + 5.0 Explorer engine into a 1998 to 2000 4 cylinder Ranger is plug and play? (Gauges, ignition, tach, fuel, and A.C all plug and play?????)
@@alanlyons1195that’s what he said. He doesn’t and shouldn’t have to elaborate either. Be thankful he planted a thought seed and do your own research from seed. Thanks SBS
Hi I'm getting ready to do your 302 swap. Was wondering about the fuel pump. Were you able to just connect to the existing fuel line. Or did you have to bypass the old fuel pump somehow. And how did you do it?
I heard you say 4 cylinder drive shaft, so I assume the truck was a 4 cylinder to start. You used a v6 radiator. I have a mint 2002 xlt with a 4 and 5 speed. The 4 might not have long. Will the trans work behind a 302? Thanks
I'm going to replace my 2.5 2003. I am going automatic trans because im too lazy to push a clutch. What do you think the best trans would be to install so as to not have to change/ alter the D.S. What year range is your block. Thanks
These rangers are actually dressed up Mazdas. Anything you can do to this you can do to that. But I say why because I built an 85 ranger Baja truck with a 5 speed and a racing 2.3 4 banger bored to 2.7 with a sandrail engine kit. I made plenty of V8 guys cry when it did a wheel stand screaming like a banshee
@@sn95andsbfgarage27 I've been reading a lot about this all day and I think my best bet is to remove the 3.0, buy the swap mounts, and drop the 302 onto the mounts and go from there - I do not know what original donor this engine came from so that is what I might simply do - going to go and look at it tomorrow morning
@@hellhound1389the 1969 302 is a Windsor block, same as the 289 is a Windsor block. Cleveland block was a 351, but also there was a 351 Windsor block. 1969 302 is pretty much exactly the same as a 1996 302, execute 69 might have the fat spark plugs instead of the small peanut plugs they changed to in the mid 70s.
Looking to do this to my 2000 ford f150 with a 2000 ford explorer tremec t5 trans forged internals and possibly nos ( got to out run a 19 dodge ram 5.7 hemi)
@@sn95andsbfgarage27 sounds good,also I figured out how to get the stock tach to work on a HEI distributor,oil pressure and temp gauge all works,pm for details if needed
@@sn95andsbfgarage27 I tried preloading it some,I wants to stay engaged and doesn’t want to hold either it’s like the clutch is slipping and also not fulling disengaging.does your clutch go to the floor before it finally hits a hard spot does it have resistance the entire stroke?
This is nothing new. True builders have been cramming V8s in small vehicles since the 70s. I both swapped a 327 in an 89 Sonoma and the craziest was putting a race tuned 440 big block in a 01 Dakota RT.
I have been tossing around the idea of swapping a 5.0 in my 2001 Mazda b 2500. Its in great shape, this video gave me some motivation to do it! Love the ranger and the mustang!
I am very jealous! Badass truck! Love the simplicity behind it
Thanks man
New sub! Keep the vids coming. Thank you.
What a great project you're building I love Rangers, they are so classic!
My 3rd v8 build on one I love them
Recently blew the engine in mine and I wanted to v8 swap it cause well....might as well so this is great
Wow wonderful job.
That wouldn't be an option here, that vehicle would have to meet emissions regulations for 2005 model year. But in states with no inspection or emissions testing, it's a great simple swap!
Yea one of the few good things about kentucky
@@sn95andsbfgarage27 I'm putting a 4.0L Barra inline 6 turbo in a 86 Ranger. Luckily non-Obd2 is exempt here. But I'll still have a cat on it as they do visibly inspect that
@@sn95andsbfgarage27 i love this state
Real men don’t ask for permission! Be a man!
In Texas it has to be 2 years old to 24 tops to be inspectable anymore than that it’s free game and in certain counties only. I’m happy I live in a smog free so I can do whatever I want and the safety inspection is pretty simple and they don’t sweat it as much.
Awesome 👌
Have a very similar build going on myself. Mines a 97 but I swapped all of the sheet metal forward of the firewall to an 04 and using an 01-03 grill. Mine has a 96 Explorer 5.0 with a stock Fox cam, ported GT40's , and ported lower intake. I'm using a 96 f150 PCM to run everything (only year Ford had OBD2 with a distributor in a 302). Tune it with SCT PRP. Mine is a flareside as well and will be white also. I have polished 17x5 and 15x10 Weld RTS' on it.
This is my third and favorite one so far you’ll love it I enjoy it more than anything I’ve had and I’ve had a lot lol
I got a 99 with a 2000 5.0 swap it’s a step side , single cab I got 18x11’s on 335s in the back and 18x9.5 in front on r888 all the way around. It’s a nice green color.
What was the v8 swap like was a a big pain or was it relatively easy as far as swaps go
@@jimboslice1383 I had the engine and trans in within 30 mins and bolted up its super easy
Where did you buy a new carpet kit for your single cab ranger?
I wish Ford would do a Retro 2011 Ranger Splash edition in 2024 with a 2.7L EcoBoost AWD
I like your approach simple sexy stupid. I am doing an explorer swap I a don’t want to deal with efi wires or oem emission
Very awesome. I’m curious as to how you wired up the tachometer? Where does it gets its signal from?
I used a aftermarket I didn’t use anything from the factory besides the gas gauge I don’t use the factory gauges due to running aftermarket
How did you lower it? Shocks and drop kit?
Any chance you could do a parts list in the description lol
Spray the walls down lol !😂
You know it
Whats your tire wheel combo?
I'm in Kentucky and I got a 97 explorer 5.0 in that I'm thinking about buying, will t5 bolt right up? What driveshaft will I have to run? 8.8 rear end
When you say f550 master cylinder do you mean it like as in the clutch master cylinder from a 99 to 07 ford f550 super duty?
HOT DAMN MY BROTHER!!! I have a 2000 Ford Ranger that’s in near mint condition and I would absolutely Love to do an engine swap exactly as you describe here!!! I’m completely on board with what you’re saying about performance and reliability and practicality Bro! How much would you want to do my truck just like you’ve done with yours here???
Oh and I would also help you do it all right along side you because of everything I could learn from helping you do this!!! I’ve already replaced everything in it myself and the engine swap would be a crowning achievement for me!!!
460 stroked in mine. 871 blower, 4 link etc. Work in progress.
What style front suspension is that?
I just bought an 08 ranger 3.0 automatic transmission. It has about 260k(doubt she has much life in her). I use it to drive to work and back, but I’m starting to fall in love with this little truck. I want to put. 5.0 in it. Do you have any advice for me?
P.s I’m sorry to hear about your father. RIP Sir.
Ok so I have a 94 ranger I want to engine swap or add a turbo to for the explorer parts would I just go with the same year model as my ranger??
What’s your suspension setup on the truck? Looks awesome and planning on this for mine in the future
Just flip kit in the rear and 4 inch drop in the front
@@sn95andsbfgarage27 I didn’t know if you had any special springs cause of the 302, but I’d say with aluminum heads it probably isn’t that much heavier
How did you hook up the throttle cable and fuel lines? I’m going to be doing this here soon as well. Right here in Kentucky lol
Used stock throttle cable and fuel lines I tapped into the fuel tank and ran a inline fuel pump with fuel line .
I need to swap
98-2000 is a direct swap plug and play from 98+ explorer 5.0
Please elaborate! Are you saying that a 1998 + 5.0 Explorer engine into a 1998 to 2000 4 cylinder Ranger is plug and play? (Gauges, ignition, tach, fuel, and A.C all plug and play?????)
@@alanlyons1195that’s what he said. He doesn’t and shouldn’t have to elaborate either. Be thankful he planted a thought seed and do your own research from seed. Thanks SBS
I disagree.
@@skippy8799
Hi I'm getting ready to do your 302 swap. Was wondering about the fuel pump. Were you able to just connect to the existing fuel line. Or did you have to bypass the old fuel pump somehow. And how did you do it?
depends on if 302 is carb or not. you’ll need an inline pump to make it like 7psi i think. if not then it should connect to the existing line
I heard you say 4 cylinder drive shaft, so I assume the truck was a 4 cylinder to start. You used a v6 radiator. I have a mint 2002 xlt with a 4 and 5 speed. The 4 might not have long. Will the trans work behind a 302? Thanks
You can’t use the original transmission from any of the motors rangers had I used a foxbody t5
Since all of your front accessories were from a Explorer, would the accessories from a 2000 Ranger work as well? any idea?
No not at all 2 different engines.
Is the Power Steering pump stock or off of a Explorer? what year Explorer was used?
I used the explorer power steering pump most parts are from I believe a 97-98
How did you handle the anti theft wiring? Did you bypass it?
Yes I only use the key to turn on accessories And coil. Push button start for the starter
I'm going to replace my 2.5 2003. I am going automatic trans because im too lazy to push a clutch. What do you think the best trans would be to install so as to not have to change/ alter the D.S. What year range is your block. Thanks
I have a 4.0 ranger and it has a 5r55e. That Tranny is solid, the 4r44e is the same minus OD. Not sure how either fit onto a 2.5 though
I have 98 Ford Ranger PreRunner with a 4.0 but looking to swap to a 5.0 wjat ford explorer year would work best and simple ?
96-01 was the only year they offered a 5.0
Bardstown? As in Bardstown KY?
Yes sir
What did you do to the factory fuel pump/sending unit, is it blocked off or removed or something different?
Hey Wyatt did you get an answer to your question? I have a similar question
@@joekostelac4707I did
can i get a parts list
Wonder if I can do this to my 98 Mazda b2500 se it’s a 4 banger
Yes you can. Find a 98-99 V8 explorer or mountaineer and swap. everything will work like factory.
These rangers are actually dressed up Mazdas. Anything you can do to this you can do to that. But I say why because I built an 85 ranger Baja truck with a 5 speed and a racing 2.3 4 banger bored to 2.7 with a sandrail engine kit. I made plenty of V8 guys cry when it did a wheel stand screaming like a banshee
What did you do for an oil pan? It looks like the front sump on a standard 302 pan will be laying on the cradle in my 2000 Ranger 3.0
I used the stock foxbody pan as it clears but not by much
@@sn95andsbfgarage27 I've been reading a lot about this all day and I think my best bet is to remove the 3.0, buy the swap mounts, and drop the 302 onto the mounts and go from there - I do not know what original donor this engine came from so that is what I might simply do - going to go and look at it tomorrow morning
I just purchased a 1969 302 engine that has totally been rebuilt
for my 2000 Ranger. What AC unit did you install and how difficult was it to install?
I used the factory ac lines and explorer compressor with the explorer brackets
That block is too big. You need a Windsor block not a Cleveland. Look for a 302/5.0 from a Fox body or 79 and newer
@@hellhound1389the 1969 302 is a Windsor block, same as the 289 is a Windsor block. Cleveland block was a 351, but also there was a 351 Windsor block. 1969 302 is pretty much exactly the same as a 1996 302, execute 69 might have the fat spark plugs instead of the small peanut plugs they changed to in the mid 70s.
Looking to do this to my 2000 ford f150 with a 2000 ford explorer tremec t5 trans forged internals and possibly nos ( got to out run a 19 dodge ram 5.7 hemi)
Any issues with your distributor gear being eaten up by the roller cam and or damage to the cam gear ?
No just make sure you run a bronze distributor gear and you’ll be fine
@@sn95andsbfgarage27 sounds good,also I figured out how to get the stock tach to work on a HEI distributor,oil pressure and temp gauge all works,pm for details if needed
I’m running the same master/slave cylinder set up.I cant get it to work it will not bleed out and to move the fork at all
I haven’t had any issues I did have to preload the fork some to give it enough throw but it’s been fine for years now
@@sn95andsbfgarage27 I tried preloading it some,I wants to stay engaged and doesn’t want to hold either it’s like the clutch is slipping and also not fulling disengaging.does your clutch go to the floor before it finally hits a hard spot does it have resistance the entire stroke?
I have so many questions and I also live in KY.... Anyway I can get ahold of you?
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Did the t5 shifter fit in the factory shifter hole or did you have to cut a new one? It’s hard to tell in the video
It’s moved back about 6-8 inches
Think someone needs a swap from 2004 ford lightning to a ford ranger.
Is there anyway I could reach out and get a parts list?
Yea do you have fb
Stock gas tank?
Yes stock tank added a fitting on the bottom of the tank to run the inline electric fuel pump
This is nothing new. True builders have been cramming V8s in small vehicles since the 70s. I both swapped a 327 in an 89 Sonoma and the craziest was putting a race tuned 440 big block in a 01 Dakota RT.
you have an instagram?
@1994quikstang