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F/S: 1997 Ford Ranger 5.0L

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bgdowski

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Its time to move onto the next project, so here we go. Dont be afraid to ask any questions or throw me an offer, I dont need to get rid of it and will continue to daily it until it sells or i decide to keep it. I have no issue delivering the vehicle anywhere in the southeast united states, at the expense of the buyer. I'd like to see $5,250 or best. PM or email Bgdowski@gmail.com

The engine swap was completed in January of 2010, and has been a daily driver since. I have not hesitated to drive it anywhere, including to and from Michigan twice to visit family. Highway mileage at 70mph is right around 23-24mpg, not bad for the power it has. The odometer reads 193,xxx but it is incorrect, because the gauge cluster was swapped over from a Sport-Trac. Actual chassis mileage is 140k. It holds a clear MI title. I have a binder with all my wiring diagrams from the swap, along with receipts for 95% of the parts on the truck. Many of the parts are under warranty. Full weight of vehicle is 3200lbs w/o driver.


All parts installed for the swap were brand new at time of install.

Transmission:
-Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch (7,000 miles)
-Built World Class T5 w/steel bearing retainer (7,000 miles)
-Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter
-Hurst pistol-grip shift knob
-Centerforce T/O Bearing (7,000 miles)
-Ford O.E. Pilot Bearing (7,000 miles)
- 4AN braided steel hydraulic line


Engine:
-1988 5.0L EFI
-Mass air swap
-Custom wiring harness, maintaining factory connectors to chassis
-Prothane poly motor/trans mounts
-JP Racing billet timing set
-Walbro 255lph fuel pump
-Rear main replaced 7,000 miles ago
-Explorer GT40 upper/lower intake
-70mm Professional Products throttle body
-3” mandrel bent intake piping & K&N filter
-Power steering pump replaced 10,000 miles ago
-A9L ECU
-PA Performance High Torque starter
-PA Performance 3G 130amp alternator w/ wiring upgrade
-MSD Pro Billet distributor, cap, and rotor
-Phillip spark plug wires
-MSD Blaster ignition coil
-SN95 mass air flow sensor
- EGR and emissions deleted
-UPR 70mm egr delete plate
-Battery relocated to under the bed, Taylor Kit
-Optima Red top, purchased new in November of 2011
-Oil filter relocation, -10 braided lines and fittings.
-Electric radiator fan


Rear End:
-Ford 8.8 with 3.73 limited slip diff.
-Custom steel driveshaft, HD yokes


Exhaust:
-Shelby Tri-Y Longtube headers, 2 ½ inch collectors
-2 ½ inch piping
-X pipe
-SLP Loudmouth II mufflers to a Lightning style side exit


Interior:
-Autometer electric pro-comp series gauges. (Oil pressure, water temperature, and wideband o2) and mechanical pro-comp vacuum gauge.
-Alpine Stereo
-Explorer Sport-Trac gauge cluster
-Speedo and Tach calibrated properly
-Autometer gauges dim with the other interior lights
-Alpine front and Pioneer rear speakers
-Shift light hidden in A/C vent

Wheels:
17x8 OEM Ford Mustang GT wheels
255/50/17 Nitto Invos all around

Brakes:
-Stock front
-10 ½ inch rear drums
-All pads replaced 15,000 miles ago


Exterior:
-2010 Ranger tails
-Clear corner fronts
-Sir Michaels steel rollpan welded and smoothed
-Tinted windows
-Soft Tonneau cover
-POR15 coated frame







 

bgdowski

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Also, I am open to trades...
 
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