Well my 92 Rangers old motor is starting to go after about 300k lol, So the time has come for another motor so heres the options. A 302 with headers and a factory 2 barrel carb, I have the motor but I will need a inline fuel pump, motor mounts, Tranny mounts, HEI Distributor, a heavier rear axle to handle the power increase, and a automatic transmission probably a C6 3 speed. Results will be more power and torque and I wont be losing very much economy and many parts available. Next choice is a 2.3l 4d55te turbo diesel as made by Mitsubishi these motors were available in the 85-87 Ranger, Mitsubishi Mighty Max, and the Dodge D50. I have everything for the swap except an interior wiring harness so Ill have to cut one up and a Intercooler which I may have one somewhere in the barn. The results of the swap would be about the same in power compared to the little worn out 2.9l V6 I have well maybe a slight decrease but not much, but a huge increase in fuel economy and the cool factor of having a lifted Diesel Ranger. . . . . . . .With stacks lol. Its a 1 wire Diesel setup so no computers its all mechanical much like a late 80s early 90s Cummins Dodge. 3rd would be finding a cheap 4bt Cummins. What do INGOs car people think and I want UNBIASED OPINIONS I dont care that your a Chevy Dodge or Import guy as its all the same hobby. Its just my Weekend fun truck as well as a backup vehicle/BOV. A little about the truck its a 1992 Ford Ranger 4x4 Regular Cab Short Box with a 4 inch Suspension lift and a 2 inch Body lift on 33 inch tires. My next Vehicle as a toy will be a milsurp 5 ton or 2.5 ton truck so this will suffice until I can save enough money to find one
