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 someone's already done.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=78121&stc=1&d=1397008705
Im considering a 2.3 Kubota as Ive seen them swapped into Rangers and they seem to be good choices to mate to the M5odr1 transmission.
To me it's a home grown hilux. Id get 4 doors, full passenger capacity with a truck bed to boot. I want to get at least 30 MPG and be able to use biodiesel/veggie oil. And the choice of ford and kubota is availability of parts. Rangers are plentiful, and kubota has dealerships in most towns.
Looking for input. THanks for reading
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:
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Heres one someone's already done.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=78121&stc=1&d=1397008705
Im considering a 2.3 Kubota as Ive seen them swapped into Rangers and they seem to be good choices to mate to the M5odr1 transmission.
To me it's a home grown hilux. Id get 4 doors, full passenger capacity with a truck bed to boot. I want to get at least 30 MPG and be able to use biodiesel/veggie oil. And the choice of ford and kubota is availability of parts. Rangers are plentiful, and kubota has dealerships in most towns.
Looking for input. THanks for reading
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