60 vs. 90

**basketranger** · 01-24-2010, 09:31 AM

If the 3.0, 4.0 are 60 degree and 3.8, 4.2 are 90 degree then how do we clear the a/c blower housing. I can only see two options body lift or cut the box and jeopardize loosing a/c / heating.
From the write ups in here it appears you cut the box or remove all together. I see alot of people recommend going 4.0, however only way to that if worried about h.p. is the sohc.. The direction I want to head is an old school "Grocery Getter" except in our modern world. (i.e. V-6). iam thinking 4.2or if I get lucky 3.8 s.c.............

Gotta_gofast · 01-24-2010, 12:13 PM

Being those engines are a 90 degree V6, its pretty much the same deal as a V8. But, you have a 3.0L which means you can bolt up a FWD 3.8L to your trans. Basically, look at the V8 swap articles as far as firewall clearances go.

Duane867 · 10-08-2010, 10:17 PM

1 - 2 inch body lift and your golden.

01-24-2010, 09:31 AM	#1
basketranger Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0 Vulcan Class: 2WD Used For: Errands Posts: 183 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	60 vs. 90 If the 3.0, 4.0 are 60 degree and 3.8, 4.2 are 90 degree then how do we clear the a/c blower housing. I can only see two options body lift or cut the box and jeopardize loosing a/c / heating. From the write ups in here it appears you cut the box or remove all together. I see alot of people recommend going 4.0, however only way to that if worried about h.p. is the sohc.. The direction I want to head is an old school "Grocery Getter" except in our modern world. (i.e. V-6). iam thinking 4.2or if I get lucky 3.8 s.c.............
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01-24-2010, 12:13 PM	#2
Gotta_gofast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Year: 2006 Make: Ford Model: F250 FX4 Engine: 6.0L Powerstroke Class: 4x4 Used For: Droppin panties Posts: 1,467 Rep Power: 17 iTrader: (1)	Being those engines are a 90 degree V6, its pretty much the same deal as a V8. But, you have a 3.0L which means you can bolt up a FWD 3.8L to your trans. Basically, look at the V8 swap articles as far as firewall clearances go. __________________ 2006 F250 Super Duty Fx4. 6.0L powerstroke ARP studs, EGR delete, 4" turbo-back, bullydog intake, SCT livewire TS with looney tunes... (sold) SUPERCHARGED 2005 Ford Ranger
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10-08-2010, 10:17 PM	#3
Duane867 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbus Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3L Class: 2wd Used For: Daily driver. Fishing vehicle. Use from time to time to run down crack heads. Posts: 2,057 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	1 - 2 inch body lift and your golden.
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