The Ranger’s engine and transmission were replaced with the same 5.4-liter supercharged engine and automatic transmission used in the SVT Lightning, even though the compact Lightning Bolt weighs in at 1200 pounds less than its big brother. Custom 2-foot headers, a K&N air filter and the relocation of the supercharger’s air inlet to accommodate the Ranger’s unique air entry position were the only material changes to the stock powerplant. The exhaust system was modified with stainless steel and Borla Super Pro mufflers resulting in a power boost from 380hp and 450lb-ft to an estimated 400hp and 460lb-ft. Handling all of this power also meant replacing the Ranger’s stock driveshaft with a shortened 3-foot aluminum version from the Lightning.
Its a Ford motor and Ford makes the Mazda B trucks so it fits both.
I woulnd't be able to leave something like that alone. 302 HO, beef up the drivetrain a little, put some great breaks on it and make it a mini-towing power house.
That is incorrect. For the record the 3.0L is a Ford engine. Pirated from the Vulcan line up used in the Ford Taurus since 1986. The 2.3L (Lima) and 4.0L OHV/SOHC (Cologne) are also Ford engines. Mazda has been using Ford engines in their B-series pick-ups since 1994, when the Merged with Ford in the North American market.No, I believe it's a Mazda motor.
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