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Shocker...another V8 swap!


$300DangerRanger

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2004
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
5.0L
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
4WD
I feel like I hit the lottery!!! Craigslist was good to me last week! :yahoo: I was casually browsing the parts for sale section (my favorite way to collect junk), and I came across a 98 Mercury Mountaineer AWD with 200k on the clock. Guy says he wants $350 because it makes a noise. So I'm almost certain this thing will be a heap. Turns out, it had a smaller tire on the right front and the front differential shredded itself and the transfer case had a chain so stretched, it could've been used for Flava-Flav's gigantic 90's clock! So I parked it on the side of the shop on day 3 of ownership. That night, I had got back on the almighty Craigslist to see what other treasures I could hoard. Sure enough, a 1999 Ford Ranger XLT, 4x4, 3.0L, Supercab 4dr, 150,000 mile, fleetside bed, red beauty was listed for $300 with NO ENGINE. I thought for sure it's a heap with no title, swiss cheese rusted body, and the interior that numerous animals made love in. Much to my absolute and utter disbelief, there is a motor (It was in the bed), this truck is 98% rust free with the cleanest interior a grandpa would demand! I robbed this man with his $300 price point. So now I have these two vehicles and I'm doing the oh so familiar 5.0L swap. Stay tuned for great updates and a very detailed write-up. Cheers gents, and lets learn together!
 


RonD

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bobbywalter

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woodhaven mi
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1988
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V8
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BIGGER
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Automatic
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4WD
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sawzall?
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33-44
My credo
it is easier to fix and understand than "her"
98 sploder.....


99 ranger....


thats a 1 day deal under 1000 dollar v8 ranger.....



with a part out....likely a free v8 ranger.



:icon_thumby::icon_thumby:awesome work!!!!!!
 

chvlfrk

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98
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Ranger XLT 5.0L
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
5.0L
Transmission
Automatic
Tire Size
235/70R15 front / 275/60R15 rear
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I feel like I hit the lottery!!! Craigslist was good to me last week! :yahoo: I was casually browsing the parts for sale section (my favorite way to collect junk), and I came across a 98 Mercury Mountaineer AWD with 200k on the clock. Guy says he wants $350 because it makes a noise. So I'm almost certain this thing will be a heap. Turns out, it had a smaller tire on the right front and the front differential shredded itself and the transfer case had a chain so stretched, it could've been used for Flava-Flav's gigantic 90's clock! So I parked it on the side of the shop on day 3 of ownership. That night, I had got back on the almighty Craigslist to see what other treasures I could hoard. Sure enough, a 1999 Ford Ranger XLT, 4x4, 3.0L, Supercab 4dr, 150,000 mile, fleetside bed, red beauty was listed for $300 with NO ENGINE. I thought for sure it's a heap with no title, swiss cheese rusted body, and the interior that numerous animals made love in. Much to my absolute and utter disbelief, there is a motor (It was in the bed), this truck is 98% rust free with the cleanest interior a grandpa would demand! I robbed this man with his $300 price point. So now I have these two vehicles and I'm doing the oh so familiar 5.0L swap. Stay tuned for great updates and a very detailed write-up. Cheers gents, and lets learn together!
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Somebody call the cops, we hava theif amongst us!!!:icon_rofl:

NICE SCORE! Always a good buy when ya can getum for scrap price!:icon_twisted:
 

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