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best motor used in 65 rancheros ?
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ratholehogan
• bozeman, MT, USA
• Registered on 10/10/2011
• 1 post
1 Vehicle
Posted:10/10/2011 21:21
I'm going to be replacing all drive train looking for Ideas in done once done right...302-351-?
edited 10/10/2011 21:23
jdmeaux
• Lafayette, LA, USA
• Registered on 1/5/2009
• 525 posts
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Posted:10/11/2011 09:16
A lot depends on what you want to use it for. As a daily driver, I would recommend going with a rebuilt 302 CI (5.0L EFI) and AOD auto-trans. As a Hot Rod, I'ld go with a 408 stroker (351based) with a Tremec 500.

Another idea would be to install a Coyote 5.0 with a T56 Magnum. You should get performance like a late model Mustang with this combination.

It depends on what you want the vehicle for. If you want to restore it and make it look like "factory original", do a restomod and use a late model 5.0 L EFI engine (or the 5.8L EFI, if you want more "umph"). Using an AOD overdrive automatic, you will get better mileage.

The AOD-E / 4R70W are computer controlled, so you need to get either a separate controller for the trans, OR use the PCM from the same model Mustang engine/trans combination. Or have the PCM reflashed.

You need to decide first what the vehicle will be used for. I've seen people install the old 6 cylinder and "three on the tree" and be perfectly happy with it.

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