302 into 1450 Ranger

[younggunracer]

Hey guys looking at swapping my 4.0l SOHC out of my 1450 Ranger and throwing in a EFI 5.0l, just looking for any thoughts and help I know its been done alot but anyone with any experinces, fab problems, What you thought of the swap, was it worth it etc, Any good suggestions for Engine specs, parts, builders? Want to keep it on Pump Gas so prob around 350hp range would be great.

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[chrisrobinson85]

Ditch the efi and throw a carb on it. Trust me, its a lot less trouble.

[younggunracer]

Has anyone ran or tried to run one of fords new 5.0l from the new model mustangs? the 32V?

[Travisfab]

Autofab makes stout conversion motor mounts

[younggunracer]

Whats been general experince with EFI vs Carb? Problems etc?

[MadMike1111]

That Coyote motor would be sweet in a Ranger, lots or RPMs for the power though.

[younggunracer]

We looked at the Coyote and was definetly intrested in that option. My brother is a Master Tech and Worked for an engine builder for a while though and decided we could do an old 302 for half the cost if not less then the new motor. We arent looking for big power so that wasnt a big deal to us were gonna keep it around 350-375hp

[Good Knight Racing]

I am running fast ez efi system in my Ranger it works great after working the bugs out the best of both worlds.

[down4glamis]

I have walked away, mmm.. more along the lines of ran away from both the 302 and 351, expect to get less out of it than your SOHC unless you actually dump $$ in to it. Stroker kit, heads, headers, manifold, EFI aftermarket system plus ignition system. a 302 is a TERD! the SOHC in a light truck will spank them.

[F.A.S.T.clothing]

what about in a heavy truck... dunno what to do, dont want to go to a v8 and cant afford an odd fire. Going to do a few small mods see if i cant get above 200 hp to the wheels