I, frankly, am not impressed. This 420 horsepower "lightning bolt"
had a quarter mile time of 14.1 seconds... that will run with the mustangs. That is adequate to trounce unmodified, automatic v8 and v6 mustangs, but a manual GT with preperation should be able to run that.
And the "Lightning Bolt" is a PROTOTYPE vehicle created by ENGINEERS WITH PROFESSIONAL FABRICATORS. And it is SUPERCHARGED.
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Originally posted by k_day64
I am sick of seeing 5.0L mustangs driving the streets with flowmasters and a new intake thinking they are the SHIZZNITS!
I am starting a new project and I require some assistance. The goal pimp out an old school 4x4 Ford Ranger.
Here are the things I am looking to do.
1) Complete paint job
2) 4in lift accented by mud tires
3) Replace the gas engine with a diesel engine (THIS IS WHERE I AM IN THE DARK... PLEASE HELP!!!)
Here is what I need guidance with.
Where can I get a running diesel engine and transmission to match that would be a good fit for a Ranger?
Are there any sites out there that cover this strange topic?
~k_day64
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Well, if you want to beat a mustang in a drag race, you don't want to run mud tires, as they are made for traction in MUD, not on PAVEMENT. And you'd want to scrap the 4x4 idea. 4x4 eats up power, and you aren't in a road race. It's going to be a drag race.... you need all the power you can get.
And you don't want to run a diesel engine. Unless you just have money and time to waste. You'd want to run a 351 or 460, with nitrous. You'd want to shoot for approximately 500 horsepower, if that ranger article is any indication of performance potential. You'll also need to weight down the rear, as trucks are notoriously light in back. And then you have to deal with the chassis/suspension mods to keep it from roasting tires.
This is serious cash and work. If your intention is building an off-roader, then build an off roader. But don't think you can take a modifed mustang in a drag race. Pick which one you want... a drag racer or an off roader. You can't have both.