Conversions & Hybrids - debating swap on an 88 ranger

i got an 88 ranger sitting in my driveway that doesn't run. basically i'm wondering how involved the swap would be. i looked on corral and they dont seem to have a designated area for hybrid cars/trucks. i'd be opened to putting either a 302 or a 5.3 in it depending on how costly / difficult the swap will be. if there's going to be a need for alot of fabrication/need for alot of parts, i probably wont bother.

any help/leads would be nice

I was looking at the possibility of this a long time ago, I feel the ls engine would be a easy install. The engine bay is large and the crossmember looks as if it would provide very little clearance issues. Those trucks are very light and would make one hell of a screamer!

we also carry the ranger v8 conversion kits:http://www.carshopinc.com/index.php/cPath/28_30

i got an 88 ranger sitting in my driveway that doesn't run. basically i'm wondering how involved the swap would be. i looked on corral and they dont seem to have a designated area for hybrid cars/trucks. i'd be opened to putting either a 302 or a 5.3 in it depending on how costly / difficult the swap will be. if there's going to be a need for alot of fabrication/need for alot of parts, i probably wont bother.

any help/leads would be nice
Ive never seen a chevy engine in a ranger but i know a 302 will fit right in all you needs in to get motor mounts made for it!Ive done this swap before.Its actually a really cheap and easy swap.Good luck if you do it.


p.s the stock 7.5 rear wont hold the power so either go with a 8.8 or a 9''!!

awesome... thanks for the info guys!