While the Explorer 5.0-liter V8 swap is the most common Ranger V8 swap by a country mile, there are other options out there. Some people with first-generation Ford Rangers have lowered carbureted 302 ...

Compared to the late Mustang, Ford's Ranger pickup is lighter overall, with a lower center of gravity. By adding Koni shocks, front and rear sway bars, good rubber—plus a V8 "surprise" under the ...