want to build up truck
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want to build up truck
hey guys, i'm sure someone on here probably knows something about the topic...
I've got a 1981 ford ranger f250 w/ 3spd automatic and either a 5.8 or 6.6l V8 (gonna find out soon). I think it would be cool to make it into a drag truck, i dont care about the body or anything it's all rusted and i want it to look like a piece of junk. Just curious how cheap i could build up the motor (it's carb, not EFI) and tranny and swap rear end gears. I dont need only new parts like i would want for my stang, used will work. I just want to know how cheaply it could be done. If there's a way to modify a turbo off an old diesel, or some other way to add 100-200+ hp to the truck, and i'm sure the tranny would need to be replaced. Or an old engine like a 460 or something that's carb, i want to stick with carb because it's different (learning experience) Kinda want to stick with an auto too because it would be something different, i already have a sweet manual vehicle.
I've got a 1981 ford ranger f250 w/ 3spd automatic and either a 5.8 or 6.6l V8 (gonna find out soon). I think it would be cool to make it into a drag truck, i dont care about the body or anything it's all rusted and i want it to look like a piece of junk. Just curious how cheap i could build up the motor (it's carb, not EFI) and tranny and swap rear end gears. I dont need only new parts like i would want for my stang, used will work. I just want to know how cheaply it could be done. If there's a way to modify a turbo off an old diesel, or some other way to add 100-200+ hp to the truck, and i'm sure the tranny would need to be replaced. Or an old engine like a 460 or something that's carb, i want to stick with carb because it's different (learning experience) Kinda want to stick with an auto too because it would be something different, i already have a sweet manual vehicle.
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im not sure about the work required with that swap but you dont want a diesel turbo on that. Youll want a wastegate setup so you can relive boost. Diesel blocks are able to take that kind of torture, and thats why they are able to run 400k miles when its taken care of.
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this may be the wrong place for that kind of information. try finding a ranger or truck forum with a lot of members and start asking questions. chances are, someone has done something similar and can guide you better on whats involved, cost, parts, and all the questions you are asking here.
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is it an f250 or a ranger... is it deisel or gasoline?
a gasoline engine is extremely easy and rather cheap considering the costs of EFI...
basicly, you pull the engine, rebuild from top to bottem...
crankshaft
pistons
heads
cam
the whole kit n cabottle
then
tranny
drive shaft
built/racing rear
whells n tires
and gut the interior... cost a few grand... will be fast and fun...
lol.. dont forget a role cage...
a gasoline engine is extremely easy and rather cheap considering the costs of EFI...
basicly, you pull the engine, rebuild from top to bottem...
crankshaft
pistons
heads
cam
the whole kit n cabottle
then
tranny
drive shaft
built/racing rear
whells n tires
and gut the interior... cost a few grand... will be fast and fun...
lol.. dont forget a role cage...
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Originally Posted by GREG@94GT
and is it a ranger or an f250?
f250 = full size truck
ranger = baby truck
f250 = full size truck
ranger = baby truck
also no wheels or tires, i want to keep it looking old and junky, plus i wont be going more than 80mph... for now anyway.
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Originally Posted by Zaff03GT
imo this is a silly way to spend your money. Just put the money into the the stang and enjoy it.
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Originally Posted by customstang
this isnt gonna be my money (so it probably wont happen). I'm trying to convince my dad to let me do it next year during school because i'll have shop class for atleast half the year if not all year, and i'm looking at going into automotive engineering so it would be a good learning experience. The learning experience is the main reason i would do it. And dont worry, all my money is going towards the stang.
4x4 = offroader, daily driver, beater, vehicle for snow, etc... (def not race car, lol)
2x4 = you could build a sweat race car... but not worth it...
if its deisel...
the new ones have lots of potential with a grand
the old... I know absolutely nothing about...
4x4 is heavy... keep it as a winter beater or what not
if ya really wanted...
find an old ford and drop the engine in there (if its a gasoline...)
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sorry, but I was confused over exactly what you were lookin to do or what the truck is... i saw someone talkin bout deisel... hope i helped... at least a little.. lol
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it's gas, and yea i know about the new diesels... my dad had an 04 6.0l f-250 and now an 06 6.0l f-350, both chipped. Tons of power. just a mail tune nets 200 additional torque, bringing it up to the 750 range. 0-60 well under 8 seconds... not bad for a 7,000 pound 4x4 meant for towing, and that's just a tune)
The old truck is just gonna be for experience, and i want lots of power and that's my choice. not expecting to race mach 1's with it...
The old truck is just gonna be for experience, and i want lots of power and that's my choice. not expecting to race mach 1's with it...
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Originally Posted by customstang
it's gas, and yea i know about the new diesels... my dad had an 04 6.0l f-250 and now an 06 6.0l f-350, both chipped. Tons of power. just a mail tune nets 200 additional torque, bringing it up to the 750 range. 0-60 well under 8 seconds... not bad for a 7,000 pound 4x4 meant for towing, and that's just a tune)
The old truck is just gonna be for experience, and i want lots of power and that's my choice. not expecting to race mach 1's with it...
The old truck is just gonna be for experience, and i want lots of power and that's my choice. not expecting to race mach 1's with it...
lots of potential... ah...
if ya wanna do something for tech shop...
1. pull engine, rebuild
a. new bearings
b. maybe bore it out a bit (buy good parts, pistons and everything needed to work, dont need to go too performance)
c. port polish
d. valves and lifters
e. plugs, wires, etc
2. exhaust
3. intake manifold
4. carb... or two carbs... or... :shifty: three carbs
that'll get ya much better performance but not over kill...
a rebuilt engine makes it run good as new (probably better!)
then... also fun in shop classes...
body work... learn to use welder and other cool tools...
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Lol... these deisels are rediculous...
I'm still not sure exaclty how to work on 1... completely different then a gasoline... props if ya can do it... although i hear it easier then gas... lol
good luck buddy
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