I'm thinking of dropping a 302 into my 91 4 cyl ranger.  Is that just stupid?
480626
no, it's not stupid.  and can be done.  you will need to change out the tranny though.  a good C6 will bolt up to your 302, and perform very well.  you will have to take your driveline to a reputable driveline shop and have it modified to fit the length of your new engine and tranny combo.  as for your differential, as long as you're not drag racing this thing it should handle the torque and horses nicely.  if what you want is to launch the truck and pull some nice quarter mile times, then yes replace the entire rear end with that of a full size truck, that would take a bit of modification to do.  i would use the ranger's original diff and just be sure that it is full of clean extreme duty gear lube.
411242
If it doesn't bolt up your 5 liter engine is probably a Buick, Olds or Pontiac 307 not a 305.\n  These engines have a wider block. The intake manifold is a couple inches wider than the Chevrolet version.\n   GM installed these engines in some Chevys. They also put the Chevy engines in B.O.P cars.
424547
the 302 only ran from 68-69.\n\nthough you can make your own.\nthe 302 shares the same bore as a 350, but the stroke is 3.00" instead of 3.48", so you have to get an aftermarket crank with a 3' stroke. get the correct length pistons and rods and you have a 302.
219540
Could be a good motor. Large displacement modified VWs tend to run hot and could shorten its life.
260357
To start off, install a K&N air filter,or something of the same type. Next, put in a real good set of plugs{spark}like split fire,LGSpremium,Bosch.... Then ask around at the local parts place and see if they make a better chip for the Cav. I'm into V-Dubs so I don't know for sure if they do.Next make the exhaust as free flowing as you can and still be legal.  More air in, better burn, more air out makes any motor better.Most of this can be done fairly cheap too.  Have fun.
435064
yep, screw it in, just don't screw it up.  they make a sweet little tool that helps out with this, and it dirt cheap.  check with your local parts store
23335
V6 = no\nL4 = no\n\nReason - camry v6 engines cant hold boost, not even 8 psi, and that supra turbo is at 8, so no, neither can the L4 because of the same reason, plus, lets not forget the headgasket issue, that thing will blow in a heartbeat... injectors r too small will run too lean, pump is too small, comeon man, its a CAMRY!
195161
I would assume the 57 Chevy is a very dear vehicle to someone in you family. The fact that they are willing to let you take it on your special night is absolutely awesome. Whoever this person must want your night to mean as much to you as that '57 does to them. I would think about it in that perspective before I decided. Could not only be a night to remember for you but also for the loved one that is letting you drive their "baby".. Consider yourself lucky... Not many people have the opportunities that you do...
376621
i got 22's on my expedition and it runs so much better then the 18's that were on there before.\ni guess it also depends on the vehicle too.
151091
If you want accelleration you get a higher number gear ratio but it will cruise at a higher rpm on the highway. It will be quicker off the line, but not faster on the highway.\nIf you want a higher top speed you have to use a lower number like 2.19...
247565
YES, BUT IT ALSO DEPEND'S ON YOUR SHIFTING RANGE OF THE REAR GEAR'S, TRANSMISSION, AND SHIFTING LIMIT'S OF THE CAR'S ENGINE.\n\nYOU CAN SHIFT AT THOSE RPM'S., BUT YOU MIGHT RUN THE RISK OF BLOWING A SEAL, OR GEAR, OR MAYBE EVEN YOUR TRANNIE AS WELL, ESPECIALLY IF THE GEAR'S OD THE UBOVE MENTIONED ARE NOT SUITED FOR THOSE KIND'S OF SHIFTING CHANGE'S THAT  YOU MIGHT WANT TO TRY.\n\nALSO, YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK YOUR DRIVETRAIN AS WELL TO SEE IF YOU NEED NEW BUSHING'S FOR THOSE KIND'S OF SPEED'S AND POWER RANGES.
191827
Tibruon, is not really that good if you get the I-4 engine, however if you get the V6 will be better.  it is not because it has more power, it just more stable on the engine and doesn't break down that fast compare with the I-4.
461801
I have a 72 monte (currently in restoration) and the new ones are CRAP compared to the old ones.  I have a friend who just traded in a 02 ? Monte because the trans was starting to slip.  I love chevys dont get me wrong, but if the stang is a V8 it is better as far as construction and life after miles is concerned.  As for the women thing, I see a lot of chicks driving mustangs, so if you get the stang you better trick it out if you want to stand apart from the ladies.  The monte has sexy lines, but the mechanical soundness is a turnoff.  (Dont pull up on a girl and try to talk to her if she cant hear you over the rattle under the hood) Go old school, chicks really dig that.
307807
man, you NEED the cap. youll loose preasure as the revs throw oil all over the engine comartment. fuel, carry gas or fill all the way up before you go. that hyperspace module, is that aftermarket bolt on or did you have to machine the heads & manifold?  thanx, that was fun.
170002
hi  I know that a 318 is a Dodge engine that has a good rep. I have not heard of a 340, in Dodge I beleive the next size is 360. You will get more power from 360 but it may drink more gas. Hope this helps.
82276
Yes, it is possible. 100 bhp is plenty to perform this task with the short 1st gear. All these people are giving you completely inaccurate information.\n\nYou need to depress the clutch, rev the engine to the torque peak. Consult the owner manual for the torque peak. Next release the clutch (90%) quickly but not completely while flooring the gas. Do not let the revs drop. Keep 10% of the clutch unengaged and "ride the clutch" for the first couple seconds until the gas pushes it into full engagement. This will give you the fastest launch and the least transmission shock (the clutch absorbs more of the impact by riding it). Hold the steering wheel straight and enjoy your burnout.
98379
I'm pretty sure the last versions of the 454 were 290hp.  Hope this helps,