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2WD
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Ford V8 engine conversions
into Bronco IIs, Ranger pickups & Explorers have become very popular.
Advance Adapters has been pioneering conversions for these vehicles for
well over 15 years. We’ve strived to research every possible problem or
difficulty you might encounter when converting your vehicle. The
information covered in this section will assist you in selecting the
proper conversion components. For detailed conversion installation
procedures, we recommend you obtain our instruction manual P/N FMC001.
The parts we manufacture are available for small block Ford V8s
retrofitting stock engines. Because of the diversity of applications, we
do not offer complete conversion packages. We have grouped the conversion
components by application. Many of our components are necessary when
converting your engine and/or transmission. Items such as exhaust and
radiators can be modified or sourced elsewhere.
General
Conversion Information:
The Rangers & Bronco IIs
were first introduced in 1983, and come stock with either a 2.8 V6 or 4
cylinder. They later came equipped with a 2.9L, 3.0L or 4.0L V6 engine.
Ford used various transmissions. The manual transmissions consisted of the
Toyo Koygo, Mitsubishi or Mazda. These transmissions are all light-duty 4
& 5 speeds. The automatics that Ford used were the C3, C5 and
A4LD. The conversion components we manufacture fit all Bronco II
& Rangers. Currently, engine conversions using our components have
been performed on Ranger pickups as new as 1997. In 1991, the Ford
Explorer was introduced, retiring the Bronco II models. This vehicle came
stock with a 4.0L V6, and the A4LD transmission. The adapters we
manufacture fit Explorers 1991-94. Many questions arise when
considering any engine swap. Some of these questions include what year
& size block to use, transmission choice, transfer case & axle
strength, suspension requirements, body lift, cooling, exhaust, etc. A
brief overview is covered in this section; however, these questions are
covered in depth in the FMC001 instruction manual. This conversion manual
is included with all engine mount kits.
 
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Ford
V8 Engine Mounts
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2WD Rangers &
Explorers:
We manufacture bolt-in motor mounts for these vehicles. These
mounts are designed to utilize the stock Ford crossmember and stock
V8 rubber mounts. The Ford rubber mount is a common V8 support, but
we offer them for your convenience. When installing a small block
into 2WD vehicles, we recommend using either the C4 or AOD
transmission. The newly redesigned P/N 713015A mounts bolt to the stock
frame hole and are slotted to customize the best engine location for
your vehicle. The components listed on the previous page are items
that will assist you in this engine swap. If you are using one of
our conversion header systems with these motor mounts, then you must
use either P/N 717044A
& P/N 717044A-NP.
P/N
713015A - Ford V8 adapter
mounts for 2WD vehicles
P/N
713017 - Stock Ford rubber
mounts
4WD Rangers,
Bronco IIs & Explorers:
We offer a one piece motor mount for installing the Ford V8.
These mounts require that you drill two holes into your existing
crossmember to secure the block. These rubber insulated mounts can
then be bolted to the crossmember, and then the block set in. These
mounts will place the engine high enough for oil pan clearance.
P/N
713018 - Ford V8 mounts for 4WD vehicles
(P/N 713017
Shown Above)
(P/N 713018 Shown
Above)
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Ford 302 Stock Rubber Mounts
P/N 713017
Click
here for assembly instructions
Price $59.25
Ford Small Block V8 Engine Mount Kit For 4WD Vehicles
P/N 713018
Click
here for assembly instructions
Product Overview
Ford Ranger & Bronco II
Motor Mount Kit
Price $204.95
Ford Small Block V8 Engine Mount Kit
P/N 713015A
Click
here for assembly instructions
Product Overview
Ford Ranger & Bronco II
Motor Mount Kit
Price $90.50
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Ford
Ranger / Bronco II Exhaust Headers |
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Exhaust Headers:
We offer headers for the Ford V8 on both the 2WD & 4WD
applications. These headers are conversion headers designed to fit
the 302 & 289 blocks within the engine compartment. Vehicles
retaining smog equipment can use the stock manifolds off of a
Maverick or Comet, or manifolds off of a 1996 & newer Ford
Explorer with a 302.
P/N
717044 - Ford small block header for Ranger / Bronco II
(chrome)
P/N
717044-NP Ford small block header for Ranger / Bronco II
(non-plated)
(P/N 717044 Shown
Above)
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Ford V8 Small Block Header
P/N 717044
Price $289.25
Ford V8 Small Block
Header
P/N 717044NP
Price $251.25
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Ford
Ranger / Bronco II V8 Oil Pan |
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Oil Pan:
A special dual sump oil pan is required for all 2WD & 4WD
conversions. This pan is normally found on 1983 & newer Mustang
V8s. This pan will not fit the 351 Windsor block.
P/N 716412 -
302 oil pan and pick up tube
TIP:
Dual sump pans were originally installed on vehicles like 1979 and
newer Mustangs, 1980's Crown Victoria's and Grand Marquis, and a
few others. You my find one in a salvage yard. Get the
dipstick and pick up tube as well.
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Ford V8 Dual Sump Oil Pan
P/N 716412
Price $157.00
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V8 Conversion Fuel
Pump
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Fuel Pump:
In most
cases, a mechanical fuel pump will interfere with the steering box
and frame rail. We offer an inverted mechanical fuel pump
that clears these areas. On newer injected blocks, an in-line
electric fuel pump should be used.
P/N
716052 - Mechanical inverted fuel pump
TIP:
If you want to retain a mechanical fuel
pump, try locating one from a 1970-1973 Ford Econoline van with
power steering. It's a Carter pump that's made upside down to
clear the steering box. You may find one cheaper than this AA
piece.
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Mechanical Inverted Fuel Pump
P/N 716052
Price $76.00
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Ford Ranger / Bronco
II V8 Radiator
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Purchase
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Cooling Requirements:
The V6 radiator used from the factory on
Bronco II & Rangers is not large enough to cool even the mildest
V8 engine. We manufacture a 4 row copper/brass radiator which comes
complete with hoses and remote filler neck. We also carry our
Rad-A-Kool aluminum 2 core radiator with transmission cooler. These
radiators can be installed while retaining the air conditioning
condenser in the stock location; however, for the best fan
clearance, the condenser can be moved forward and the radiator
tucked under the grille. Radiators fit 2WD and 4WD vehicles.
P/N
716683 - 4-core brass radiator
P/N
716696-AA - 2-core aluminum radiator w/transmission
cooler
(P/N 716683 Shown
Above)
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4-Core Radiator
P/N
716683
Price $513.25
Aluminum 2-Core Radiator W/Transmission
Cooler
P/N 716696-AA
Price $582.50
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Ford Ranger / Bronco
II V8 Remote Oil Filter
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Purchase
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Ford V8 installations on both 2WD & 4WDs require a special
remote oil filter. Many of the oil relocation kits on the market
have the lines coming straight out. These kits will not clear the
steering sector on the chassis. We offer a special remote oil filter
kit with lines coming out at a 90 degree angle. This kit comes
complete with mounting brackets and hoses.
P/N 716084 -
Ford remote filter adapter
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Remote Oil Filter Kit
P/N 716084
Price $73.75
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Ford Ranger / Bronco
II AOD To Borg Warner Transfer Case Adapter
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Purchase
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AOD:
The AOD is 20-1/2" long. Combined with the new adapter
length, use the best adapter suited for your application. There are
early and late versions of this transmission, These kits come with a
modified AOD output shaft, a new transfer case adapter and necessary
hardware. The adapter housings have provisions for the stock rubber
crossmember mount and the stock linkage (some applications may
require linkage modification to fit our adapter).
P/N
50-8403 - AOD (up to 1987) to Borg Warner 1350 T/C. Adapter
length of 9" O.A.L. 29.500".
P/N
50-8404 - AOD (1988 & up) to Borg Warner 1350 T/C.
Adapter length of 9" O.A.L. 29.500".
P/N
50-8405 - AOD (1988 & up) to Borg Warner 1350 T/C.
Adapter length of 5" O.A.L. 25.500".
(P/N 50-8403 Shown
Above)
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Ford AOD Adapter Kit
P/N 50-8403
Product Overview
This is the adapter required
to enable you to mate the AOD (pre 1987) Transmission to the
Borg-Warner 1350 Transfer Case
Click
here for assembly instructions
Price $452.50
Ford AOD Adapter Kit
P/N 50-8404
Product Overview
This is the adapter required
to enable you to mate the AOD (1988 +) Transmission to the
Borg-Warner 1350 Transfer Case
Click
here for assembly instructions
Price $452.50
Ford AOD Adapter Kit
P/N 50-8405
Product Overview
This is the adapter required
to enable you to mate the AOD (1988 +) Transmission to the
Borg-Warner 1350 Transfer Case
Click
here for assembly instructions
Price $452.50
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Ford
Ranger / Bronco II C4 To Borg Warner Transfer Case Adapter
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Purchase
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C4:
The C4 automatic transmission is the most practical
transmission to choose. It is durable and very easy to find. Due to
design changes, we advise that
you select a 1970 or newer C4. The C4 has a removable bellhousing,
so make sure the bellhousing pattern is compatible with the
new engine and flexplate. We recommend a 157 tooth flexplate. Be
sure the starter motor engages the flexplate correctly with this
bellhousing.
C4:
The C4 is 17" long. Combined with the new adapter
length, use the best adapter suited for your application.
P/N
50-8400 - C4 to Borg Warner 1350 T/C. Adapter length of
6.812" O.A.L. 23.812".
P/N
50-8401 - C4 to Borg Warner 1350 T/C. Adapter length of
11.5" O.A.L. 28.500".
P/N
50-8402 - C4 to Borg Warner 1350 T/C. Adapter length of
8.75" O.A.L. 25.750".
(P/N 50-8401 Shown
Above)
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Ford C4 Adapter Kit
P/N 50-8400
Product Overview
This is the adapter required
to enable you to mate the C4 Transmission to the Borg-Warner
1350 Transfer Case
Click
here for assembly instructions
Price $419.75
Ford C4 Adapter Kit
P/N 50-8401
Product Overview
This is the adapter required
to enable you to mate the C4 Transmission to the Borg-Warner
1350 Transfer Case
Click
here for assembly instructions
Price $419.75
Ford C4 Adapter Kit
P/N 50-8402
Product Overview
This is the adapter required
to enable you to mate the C4 Transmission to the Borg-Warner
1350 Transfer Case
click
here for assembly instructions
Price $419.75
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Ford
Full Size Truck Transmission To Borg Warner Transfer Case Adapter
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Purchase
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Full Size Ford 4WD
transmissions:
By using any 4WD tranny, we can adapt off of the stock Ford adapter
and are able to bolt these transmissions to your stock Borg Warner
transfer case. These Ford transmissions had either a 28 or 31 spline
output shaft.
P/N
50-4501 - Ford 4WD tranny 28 spline to Borg Warner 1350 T/C.
Adapter length of 4".
P/N
50-4502 - Ford 4WD tranny 31 spline to Borg Warner 1350 T/C.
Adapter length of 4".
(P/N 50-4501 Shown
Above)
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Ford Manual Trans
Adapter Kit
P/N 50-4501
Product Overview
Advance Adapter
This adapter kit will allow you to use a Ford full-size
truck 5 speed manual (28 spline output shaft) to a Ford
Borg Warner 1350 transfer case. The adapter is 4.00” in
length and is manufactured from a strong 356-T6 heat
treated aluminum alloy. The adapter kit includes an
adapter housing, 28x25 spline spud shaft, fastening
hardware and adapter instructions. Modifications to the
transfer case shifter linkage will be needed for proper
fit.
Transfer Case
This adapter assembly fits the Ford BorgWarner 1350 series
transfer case found in the Bronco II, Ranger &
Explorer trucks. The transfer case has a 25 spline female
input sleeve. This transfer case has been manufactured in
both a manual shift and electric shift
Transmission
The kit is designed for exclusive use with a 4wd Ford 5
speed with a 28 spline output shaft. This particular 5
speed manual is found in full-size truck applications.
click
here for assembly instructions
Price $384.95
Ford Manual Trans
Adapter Kit
P/N 50-4502
Product Overview
Advance Adapter
This adapter kit will allow you to use a Ford full-size
truck 5 speed manual (31 spline output shaft) to a Ford
Borg Warner 1350 transfer case. The adapter is 4.00” in
length and is manufactured from a strong 356-T6 heat
treated aluminum alloy. The adapter kit includes an
adapter housing, 31x25 spline spud shaft, fastening
hardware and adapter instructions. Modifications to the
transfer case shifter linkage will be needed for proper
fit.
Transfer Case
This adapter assembly fits the Ford BorgWarner 1350 series
transfer case found in the Bronco II, Ranger &
Explorer trucks. The transfer case has a 25 spline female
input sleeve. This transfer case has been manufactured in
both a manual shift and electric shift
Transmission
The kit is designed for exclusive use with a 4wd Ford 5
speed with a 31 spline output shaft. This particular 5
speed manual is found in full-size truck applications.
Click
here for assembly instructions
Price $384.95
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Ford
Ranger / Bronco II Stock Manual Transmissions To Ford V8 Adapter
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Purchase
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Stock Manual Transmissions:
On vehicles 1983-87 having a removable bellhousing, we manufacture
an adapter plate that bolts to the stock transmission and allows the
use of a standard Ford bellhousing. We recommend that you use a 1987
F150 truck bellhousing. This bellhousing is only available with a
164 tooth flywheel, which may cause tunnel clearance problems (a
body lift is recommended). This bellhousing has an external slave
cylinder that works well with the Bronco II / Ranger master
cylinder.
Vehicles 1988 & newer used an integral bellhousing
& transmission. We do not offer any adapters to retain this
transmission.
P/N
712541 - 1983-88 stock transmission adapter plate to Ford V8
bellhousing
P/N
CF260000 - Centerforce 11" pressure plate (bolts to
flywheel with 3 sets of 2 bolts)
P/N
CF360049 - Centerforce 11" pressure plate (bolts to
flywheel with 6 bolts evenly spaced)
P/N
384070 - Centerforce 11" disc 1", 23 spline
P/N
N1714 - Clutch release bearing
(P/N 712541 Shown
Above)
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Ford 11" Disc 1" 23
Spline
P/N 384070
Price $92.25
Ford 11" Pressure
Plate
(3 Sets of 2 bolt holes)
P/N CF260000
Price $135.00
Ford 11" Pressure
Plate
(6 bolt holes evenly spaced)
P/N CF360049
Price $134.25
Ford/Chevy Hybrid
Release Bearing
P/N N1714
Product Overview
1.43" ID with groove style fork connection for GM
release arms
Price $39.25
Toyo Koyjo &
Mitsubishi Manual Transmission Adapter Kit
P/N 712541
Product Overview
This Adapter Kit will mate
the Toyo Koyjo & Mitsubishi Manual Transmission to a
Ford Small Block V8
Click
here for assembly instructions
Price $235.25
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GM
700R4 Adapters
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Purchase
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The General Motors 700R-4 has a case length of 23-3/8". Our
bellhousing adapter is designed to fit the 700R case that was
previously connected to the 2.8L V6. P/N 712592 comes with the
bellhousing adapter plate, torque converter adapter ring, crank
bushing, necessary hardware, and the instructions to wire the
neutral safety switch and perform the necessary vehicle
modifications. The exhaust requires some modifications, and you will
be required to install a torque converter lockup kit and a TV
kickdown cable. The TV cable and bracket for this application are
available from Bowtie Overdrive (Tel# 760-947-5240). This adapter
can be used for either a 2WD or 4WD vehicle. When using this kit in
conjunction with P/N 50-8410, no driveshaft modifications should be
necessary. If you are using this kit for a 2WD vehicle or 4WD
application that does not use the stock transfer case, driveshaft
modification will more than likely be necessary.
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GM 700r4 (60 degree
style) Automatic Transmission Adapter Kit
P/N 712592
Product Overview
This Adapter Kit will mate
the GM 700r4 (60 degree style) Automatic Transmission to a
Ford 4.0L
Click
here for assembly instructions
Price $357.75
GM 700R4 Adapter Kit
P/N 50-8410
Product Overview
This is the adapter required
to enable you to mate the 700R4 (60 degree style)
Transmission to the Borg-Warner 1350 Transfer Case
Click
here for assembly instructions
Price $419.75
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