Hi all, after much reading over the past several days I want to go ahead and scope out a project that may or may not ever see the pavement (or the mud...). I'm real interested in a 4BT but after reading the 3.3 into a Jeep swap I'd like to track down one of those if I could. I'm big on Ford Rangers having recently purchased a 03 (I would love to see a diesel in this) but I do not want to put my current DD under any knives for extended times as I need it for driving. That being said my 2nd favorite Ranger generation, the 2nd gens from the late 80's early 90's could be had very cheap, or I could possibly pickup a 3rd or 4th gen and swap the front end with a fascia like my 5th gen. All that stuff aside I was wondering where would I track down a 3.3? So far I've only seen that you can order one from Cummins, which wouldn't be all to terrible since you know it's new, but is there anywhere else I could look? Assuming I find one would a Ford 8.8" or 9" and a Dana 44 upfront be able to hold the torque if built well? I would most deffinately take the time to so a SAS upfront to help support the weight if goign with a diesel. Lastly, If I can't find a 3.3 is there any chance in the world the previous axles could hold the 4BT if built correctly? I could always go 3/4 or 1 ton but I'd have to plan accordingly as with anypart of this project. Thanks for reading this ramble, any thoughts or questions are welcomed!
-TJ
EDIT:
After more "research" I've decided it would probably be cheaper and easier in the long run to just use a 4BT and 1 ton axles and run wheels with good backspacing and fender flares to keep it legal... If it worked out good I'd have a DD/Weekend Off-Roader with a lift, 35's, and hopefully 25MPG. I'd also be running straight bio-diesel if possible seeing as I could get old deep fryer oil from a number of sources. Thoughts or ideas?
This thread has steered me in this direction:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428552
-TJ
EDIT:
After more "research" I've decided it would probably be cheaper and easier in the long run to just use a 4BT and 1 ton axles and run wheels with good backspacing and fender flares to keep it legal... If it worked out good I'd have a DD/Weekend Off-Roader with a lift, 35's, and hopefully 25MPG. I'd also be running straight bio-diesel if possible seeing as I could get old deep fryer oil from a number of sources. Thoughts or ideas?
This thread has steered me in this direction:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428552