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  1. 04-24-2005 03:22 PM #1
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    Follow up on Ranger conversion to 302

     



    So, a heavier transmission is in order....what do you recommend? Manual or Auto? Is there a fit issue?
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    "Manual or Auto?"
    A matter of personal choice.

    "Is there a fit issue?"
    With a Sawzall, blue-tip wrench, hand grinder and a MIG, there's never a fit issue.
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    There's lots about these swaps here:
    http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/index.htm
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    Re: Follow up on Ranger conversion to 302

     



    Originally posted by joevol
    So, a heavier transmission is in order....what do you recommend? Manual or Auto? Is there a fit issue?
    What are you going to do with the truck? Personally I say c4. Did you upgrade the 7.5 rear end? Yes, you will have to gently massage the tunnel with a hammer.
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    Right now my focus is on my 36 coupe...however I have given some thought to converting the old splash V6 to a V8, jazzing up the interior and giveing it a new coat of paint...Just a weekend driver and occasionally we take it on short road trips...It currently is hooked to a five speed, but I'm hearing I need to go to a heavier transmission...While I do admit to putting my foot into the splash on occasion, I won't be making any appearances at the quarter...

    I'm thinking a manual would be less expensive and therefore given this is not my main project, the manual may be the better choice....
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