Ranger build thread

**Dan B.** · 02-08-2015, 08:27 PM

Didn't measure but from memory I'm pretty sure its 30" outside.

**Dan B.** · 02-09-2015, 01:58 PM

Headers or manifolds?? I'm having a tough time on this one. Since this truck is going to be a driver (dare I say street car?!) I'm not sure that I want to mess with header leaks, rusting out and generally fitting them in. They can also be a PITA in a Ranger V8 swap. The cost...... I'm looking at $200 for a cheap set I'll have to mod them to fit. The other route is manifolds.........I know, cast iron manifolds....ick. But I can get a junkyard set for under $20 that will work perfect. I could also fab a set for under $200 but that will take a pile of time.

$20 manifolds for ease and durability are tempting.............but choking the motor will suck.

**Dan B.** · 02-15-2015, 06:34 AM

Have some parts that need installed and plans that need executed on the truck. But man, not sure I feel like it today! Woke up with a sinus thing going on that's kicking my butt. Maybe I'll build a fire in the garage and just set and look at it today. Going to be too dang cold for anything else!

Maybe I need Dave at Twilight to get me moving. I've heard he's one helluva motivational speaker!

**jaa55** · 02-15-2015, 10:22 AM

I have a set of explorer manifolds that would probably work in your setup Dan

**PaxtonShelby** · 02-15-2015, 11:56 AM

^^^^ I think he got a set of Tri-Y's for it. Do Rangers and Explorers share front-ends Jim?

**Dan B.** · 02-15-2015, 04:45 PM

I did get tri-y's. They fit awesome. Usually about 3/4" of the right side frame rail needs cut so the exhaust will clear. These fit perfect with no frame cutting.

**PaxtonShelby** · 02-15-2015, 06:59 PM

So did you shake the flu Dan? Sounds like you are gettin some more work done.

**Dan B.** · 02-15-2015, 07:29 PM

Naa. Have a sinus thing but meds are working!! Got motor and trans mounts done. Not much more than that today. Just little stuff left...clutch mod, rad, fuel, etc. it will take some time. And the wiring. Found a ranger 8.8 rear for $100 locally. May look at it this week.

**PaxtonShelby** · 02-15-2015, 07:46 PM

What gears are in that 8.8 Dan. Is it a traction-lok?

**Dan B.** · 02-15-2015, 07:47 PM

Not sure. May see it tomorrow.

**Dan B.** · 02-15-2015, 07:49 PM

Sold Capri exhaust today so I have some walking money.

**Dan B.** · 02-22-2015, 04:20 PM

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**Dan B.** · 02-22-2015, 04:21 PM

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**PaxtonShelby** · 02-22-2015, 05:02 PM

Glad to see Colt is keeping you on task!!

**Dan B.** · 02-22-2015, 05:06 PM

Have to do something while the paint dries in the models!

**Dan B.** · 02-22-2015, 08:51 PM

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**Dan B.** · 02-25-2015, 06:27 PM

Fixed the floors!

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Bought this from a friends junkyard for $250. Floors are clean and had a really nice interior. Going to start a cab swap on Sunday.