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Topic: ranger plans
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Boss302
Gearhead Posts: 841
From: Coleman, Wisconsin
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 09-28-2002 09:20 AM
   
in the spring, i'm planning on buying a 'winter truck'. i was thinking of getting a small ranger and putting a 302 in it. what do you guys think of this idea?? and how much do you think it would cost for a complete engine swap, tranny, rearend, ect....or should i just get a 150 or bronco with a v8 already in it?? possibly a I6
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3578
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-29-2002 10:00 PM
A small Ranger with big power is the wrong recipe for a winter beater. In the least,you will be stuck everywhere. I'd just get a fullsize truck,and be done with it. 
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 4968
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 09-29-2002 11:32 PM
Ahhh... something i'm familiar with... my horrible Ranger is my daily driver... i usually stay home on rainy days, i'm confined at home if there is snow. This little thing has almost zero traction in the rain... snow is much less than zero and it literally will not even move in the driveway. I bet studded snow tires wouldn't help much at all. Its a good swap, not for winter beating tho unless there is some weight out back, maybe a camper or something?
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3578
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-30-2002 10:34 PM
Or maybe 1" lead decking in the bed. 
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 685
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 10-01-2002 09:13 AM
My wifes 96 Ranger seem to do fine in the rain(No snow here), but its only a 4 cyl. A Bronco or Bronco II would work better with a 302 swap. The extra weight over the rear wheels helps the traction a lot. Adding a 302 to these small trucks is not that easy. Read everything you can before starting.
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Boss302
Gearhead Posts: 841
From: Coleman, Wisconsin
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 10-01-2002 05:05 PM
thanks! full size it is....a beefy ranger can wait------------------
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