Inline 6 swap - Ford Ranger Forum

6.2 · 07-18-2011, 01:42 PM

Anyone here ever seen this done? A 4.9l straight 6 from an F150 swapped into a first gen ranger.

**Brinker88** · 07-18-2011, 02:12 PM

I Highly doubt it would fit without a modified/tortured firewall. Best bet's to swap in a mildly built 302 to match the torque specs of the I6. If you do it, I wanna see it...it'd be awsome IMHO.

**Hurley** · 07-18-2011, 02:26 PM

302 is the way to go

rango88 · 07-18-2011, 03:11 PM

thats a big inline 6 i doubt it would fit with lots of mods done to your truck

6.2 · 07-18-2011, 06:27 PM

I might attempt it. Would totally be worth it in the end imo. Might even extend the nose a tad. I've seen that done on sine custom trucks and it can look pretty awesome.

C Denny Run* · 08-24-2011, 12:44 PM

Not to be a dick, but why on earth would you pick that motor? I know it's a good motor, and has lots of torque, but there are much better power plants to use for a swap. The amount of time, money, and frustration involved in swapping a 4.9, you could damn near do a 4.0 swap, and a SAS. Ha ha

Just my thoughts. To each his own!

Redneckstone · 08-25-2011, 10:28 AM

Have you ever owned an f-150 with a 4.9L????

I did it was my DD for 3 years, 1986 4.9 with a manual. got around 9mpg. no power honestly i would never want one again

chilsam · 09-16-2011, 02:57 PM

I put a 91 SWB Ranger body on a 91 FS Bronco frame with a 300. Its a tank!

07-18-2011, 01:42 PM	#1
6.2 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 19	Inline 6 swap Anyone here ever seen this done? A 4.9l straight 6 from an F150 swapped into a first gen ranger.

08-25-2011, 10:28 AM	#7
Redneckstone Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: MI & TN Posts: 20	Have you ever owned an f-150 with a 4.9L???? I did it was my DD for 3 years, 1986 4.9 with a manual. got around 9mpg. no power honestly i would never want one again __________________ Zach _______________ 2000 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 Offroad, 4.0L auto ext cab. 1996 Ford Ranger XLT, 3.0L manual ext cab.

09-16-2011, 02:57 PM	#8
chilsam Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: chillicothe il Posts: 5	I did it and love it I put a 91 SWB Ranger body on a 91 FS Bronco frame with a 300. Its a tank! Last edited by Hooligan; 09-16-2011 at 06:00 PM.

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07-18-2011, 06:27 PM	#5
6.2 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 19	I might attempt it. Would totally be worth it in the end imo. Might even extend the nose a tad. I've seen that done on sine custom trucks and it can look pretty awesome.

08-24-2011, 12:44 PM	#6
C Denny Run* Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 26	Not to be a dick, but why on earth would you pick that motor? I know it's a good motor, and has lots of torque, but there are much better power plants to use for a swap. The amount of time, money, and frustration involved in swapping a 4.9, you could damn near do a 4.0 swap, and a SAS. Ha ha Just my thoughts. To each his own!