View Profile
View Forum Posts
Private Message
It is still in the works but here is some pic of it as of now , still waiting on vac/ps pump ,a/c mount, drive shaft and alot of little things hopefully have it driving in 2 weeks
4bt in a 97 2wd f150
It is still in the works but here is some pic of it as of now , still waiting on vac/ps pump ,a/c mount, drive shaft and alot of little things hopefully have it driving in 2 weeks
Last edited by big specht; 04-02-2008 at 02:50 PM.
[IMG][/IMG]
[IMG][/IMG]
[IMG][/IMG]
[IMG][/IMG]
Wow man, thats awesome. Ive been tossing around the idea of doing this, do you think there is room for a 6 in there?
1991 W350 SRW bolt action with a little six banger
Wow nice work, this is just like my truck!! It makes me want to quit work and dedicate myself to my project. I am going with the nv4500 and 3.08 rearend. What did you go with?
Looks good. very nice work.
A 6bt would be tight. As for the gears it has 3.55 in it now but we have 4.10,3.73,3.08and 3.27,s laying around to try if the 3.55's dont work out.we are trying to use all the factory stuff we can so if we have a brake down we aren't woundering "what did that part come off of"
Last edited by big specht; 04-04-2008 at 08:27 AM.
Are you planning on a modification on the truck to be able to access the last valve cover? Great Job btw!!
what transmission are you using
He's using the stock M5R2 (or maybe an older non-modular one). You should be very happy with the 3.55's and that tranny, 3200 spring with 31" or so tires. If you have tiny tires or cruise mostly 70+ the 3.08's might work better. I don't think you could break anything in that setup unless you were really trying.
I will mesure the clearance between the valvecover and the cab. All we plan on doing is gov spring and mybe 1 turn or so on the pump .I will post some more pics
you are my idol, lol once my truck is payed off and i have a small commuter car, out with the crappy 4.2l and in with the 4bt, zf5, np205 and dana 44 up front in place of the stupid ifs. keep us posted, because my truck is a 97 f150and your post will help me alot
Awesome....Simply Awesome.... congratulations
Where did you got your AC compressor mount plate ...Are those available for sale or did you fabricated...?
Please post your mileage and performance ? and what about cabin noise/vibration....? Appreciate any input....
We made the a/c plate . We got the throttle cable made this weekend and the shifter boots mounted and wiring harrness made Still need to fab up a p/s line so we can get a good one made and figure out a air cleaner set up ALL this little stuff takes the longest
Does anyone know if there is much difference between this 97 and a 99 as far as the modifications go? I have a 99 f150, 2WD, 5-speed manual that I am going to try and swap out the 4.2L and put in a 4BT. I am a newbie to this site and diesels in general so any info would be helpful.
do you care for the v6 in your truck? just wondering because i think its kinda doggy and the hydrolock issues they haveOriginally Posted by llw7733
I bought the truck new to just haul tools and be a daily driver to pull a few light trailers. It worked OK for that but it is a dog if you hook up to anything over a couple thousand pounds. I have a small tractor and that I have to unload off the trailer at the bottom of my driveway just to get up the hill to my house. The 4.2 V6 is just too weak.
i think they should have stuck with the i6, but the 4.2l would have been perfect in the ranger i think. last week i hauled around 40 pallets on a 16 ft. trailer and it was really bogging it, i guess 3.08 gears dont help also. but for a dd and light towing it does ok i guess
Why they got rid of the 300 six baffles me. They run forever and tow anything. Ford put the 300 in F-450's and it was pretty good for what it was. The little 300 will move 15K around like it has 100 more cubic inches. They also get great mileage if you gear them right. They need to cruise 2500-2800 and tolerate very lean A/F ratios.
You answered your own question
Planned obsolescence is how auto manufacturers stay in business these days.
Last edited by 444turbodiesel; 04-25-2008 at 09:51 AM.
Real trucks don't have spark plugs
I WONDERING WHERE THAT CAN OF PURPLE PAINT WENT.
98 RANGER 4BT S300 S400 COMPOUND TURBOS, SHIVER INJECTION PUMP, J&L MACHINE INJECTORS
www.wrightsautoparts.com
That's a ATS trannyHAHAHA Well its on the road
I will post some pics next week Does any body have a 14 housing?????
4x4?
I am planning to do the same swap on a 4x4. Any thoughts on how that will fit up? Any interference with the front axle?
Was any cutting/trimming around the firewall required to get it in there? It looks pretty tight!
It was a little tight getting it down in there with the motor mounts on it but it fits in there good as for the clearance in a 4x4 not sure I will try to get some pics of the front of the frame
i have some 12's 16's 18's. what' you and gary been up to?
98 RANGER 4BT S300 S400 COMPOUND TURBOS, SHIVER INJECTION PUMP, J&L MACHINE INJECTORS
www.wrightsautoparts.com
not much He is going to put a water/meth system on his truck and 14mm head and some differant injectors in it again and possible twins but you never know with him
waste gated.
98 RANGER 4BT S300 S400 COMPOUND TURBOS, SHIVER INJECTION PUMP, J&L MACHINE INJECTORS
www.wrightsautoparts.com
we need non wastegated one's cause clearance issues
i'll look in the warehouse for some non gated housing's.
98 RANGER 4BT S300 S400 COMPOUND TURBOS, SHIVER INJECTION PUMP, J&L MACHINE INJECTORS
www.wrightsautoparts.com
i just recieved my engine today and i have a few questions about your swap since it is the same basic truck i will be doing. what did you use for a tach signal? and you said you had your throttle cable made..... what kind of shop should i look for that does that? or is there kit available for that?
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
