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So I have decided to go a different direction then previously thought. I am doing a 353 Detroit Diesel in an 88 Ranger still with the solid axle swap.
The engine
Detroit diesel 353 silver. Found them currently saving up for one with low hours and with a turbo and blower on it.
I am on the search for jakes also.
Bellhousing
Sae 3 to nv4500
The transmission
Nv4500
If I dont find one with the 1.25 inch diameter 10 spline input shaft I will have to change it out.
Transfer case
Undecided
Possibly a np205 if I find one with the correct splines and size input.
Drive shafts
Will need to be made
Exhaust
Straight pipe.
Alternator
Isuzu NPR with vacuum pump on back
Axles
8.8 31 spline
Dana 44 wagoneer
Or dana 60's already cut down for a wrangler. I have to measure them and see if they are wide enough.
Lift
4-6 inch coils up front (F250)
Leafs in back
3inch body lift to fit engine under hood.
Rewire
24v
Starter
Air starter
From what I read the tooth count is the same on a 353 and 453.
The front end will flip open like a semi tractor but I may have to make the bumper flip with the rest of the truck.
Hopefully the end product will be a mix of
The engine
Detroit diesel 353 silver. Found them currently saving up for one with low hours and with a turbo and blower on it.
I am on the search for jakes also.
Bellhousing
Sae 3 to nv4500
The transmission
Nv4500
If I dont find one with the 1.25 inch diameter 10 spline input shaft I will have to change it out.
Transfer case
Undecided
Possibly a np205 if I find one with the correct splines and size input.
Drive shafts
Will need to be made
Exhaust
Straight pipe.
Alternator
Isuzu NPR with vacuum pump on back
Axles
8.8 31 spline
Dana 44 wagoneer
Or dana 60's already cut down for a wrangler. I have to measure them and see if they are wide enough.
Lift
4-6 inch coils up front (F250)
Leafs in back
3inch body lift to fit engine under hood.
Rewire
24v
Starter
Air starter
From what I read the tooth count is the same on a 353 and 453.
The front end will flip open like a semi tractor but I may have to make the bumper flip with the rest of the truck.
Hopefully the end product will be a mix of
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