1998 Ford Ranger Engine Swap. A special oil pan must also be purchased. The easiest V8 donor for a 1998-2007 Ranger 44 swap would be the 1996-2001 ExplorerMountaineer 50 AWD.
The Ford Ranger sold in the Americas is a range of pickup trucks manufactured and marketed by Ford in North and South America under the Ranger nameplate. Pair for Ford SBF Small Block 289 302 351W. The most recommended engine is the Ford 302.
If your engine choice is a 351 Windsor extra consideration should be given regarding exhaust clearance.
Picked up a 1998 Ford Ranger to do a 50 Explorer V8 conversion on. I have a donor engine witch is from a 2002 Ford explorer Eddie Bauer rwd with a 46L v8 engine 5speed automatic. A special oil pan must also be purchased. Do we use computer and wireing from 30 or 40.