7.3 Godzilla swap

[dtech]

The Studillac was an early on success and look at that beautiful chrome.

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[JohnnyO]

10s of thousands of dollars and months of labor to swap a drive train that would get walked by a tuned F150. Sure, why not?

The subjects of engine swaps gets brought up every few months. Nothing ever comes of it. It's mostly just something to talk about on the internet. Folks with the resources and skill to pull off these kinds of projects typically just do them. Cross platform late model engine swaps tend to be extremely expensive and labor intensive, especially if you are trying retain factory functionality.

Like I said, the big problem is getting the electronics to work. It ain't like pulling the 350 out of a '79 Chevy pickup and dropping in a 454.

 

[Dereku]

Like I said, the big problem is getting the electronics to work. It ain't like pulling the 350 out of a '79 Chevy pickup and dropping in a 454.

Sometimes that cable for the starter was too short after a swap like that. Darn electronics.

 

[Jbrubakerjr]

Okay guys, I am seriously looking into swapping a 7.3 v8 into my 21’ ranger. I think it would be the perfect swap. It’s reliable, has a lot of power, comes with a ac setup now, the 10r80 in our trucks works perfectly with it and the most important part is it is smaller than a 5.0 and barely bigger than a 2.3. Just wanted to know if anyone else has been thinking of this and better yet has anyone done anything with a 7.3 yet?

I would agree that the electronics will be the biggest obstacle to tackle, and the steering column could pose another obstacle. But other wise, a good set of torches, a welder, maybe a lift kit, and anything is possible. Just do all your homework and planning first.

Way back in the day a buddy o mine and I put a 351W into a Pinto wagon. Because they said it couldn't be done. And all we needed was to add a low profile hood scoop to clear the air cleaner. I realize that is not as big a challenge as this may be, but if you don't dream big, why dream at all.

 

[Dereku]

8.4L viper motor could fit too. Or a W16. All it takes is time and money.

 

[SteelWheelDeplorable]

FOLLOWING! I must see this 5G with a 7.3 IDI and I thought I was crazy with my 5sp/4BT fantasy!!

 

[Dave859]

My gut tells me that the Ranger would be way too heavy in the front end. I suspect that you would be better off with a 3.0TT swap.

 

[Dereku]

My gut tells me that the Ranger would be way too heavy in the front end. I suspect that you would be better off with a 3.0TT swap.

Imagine the donuts you could do with an even greater front weight bias.

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