this is my main reason for not going with a cummins. They're too damned expensive. For me the kubota would be the perfect engine to swap in to my current DD, a 94 supercab ranger. The only thing is. the damned thing doesn't have a propper rear bench seat.
or, if anyone can chime in to the...
hmm. Maybe I could tap some holes to move the seats a little bit forward? Id really rather have a true extended cab ranger so I'm not against putting in a regular bench like something from a full size pickup. Maybe a different seat would fit better?
the frame is longer Also, its newer aka more expensive. Im also worried about the pains of retitling or getting that inspected. The older the car I think the more forgiving that type of stuff is? ANyone care to clear t hat ambiguity up?
edit: ok nvm theyre the same weight, just not so sure...
full disclosure: it may be a year+ till the ball really gets rolling ..heh. right now Im purely in the planning stages looking for people's thoughts. With the numbers I see from intercooled/turbo'd v2203 looks like it'd be enough power, Im just not sure so I wanted other input.
edit: also...
custom explorer/ranger swap
So im looking at taking a 1st or 2nd gen Ford Ranger and swapping in a diesel. I also wanted to put a bed from a similar year model ranger on it, along with the back sheetmetal and window form the ranger.
here's my 10 mintues in photo shop:
Heres one...
I would think that you'd need to get a zf5 from a 250 or a 350 with the 7.3 in it, or one of those 4 speeds. Maybe front leafs or even solid axle dana 60 from a 350
http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4524063051.html
here's what Ive been drooling over currently
and another thats been at a dealer Ive had my eye on for a while...
made an account to view the pictures, and I can only see the first three!! I want to do a similar in something like this
once I get rid of my 95 cummins, that is. Would be interested in some specs, like MPGs your getting compared to a 6bt swap??
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