x2 on that ^^^ I can't believe I never read through this before. I went through every page since this was brought back from the dead, and all I can say is WOW!!! Very nice swap. I was thinking about doing that myself but recently picked up a LS 5.3 Vortec complete motor, ecu, and harness for 650.00 from a buddy of mine. So now I think I'm going to go that route this winter. See how she runs if it's what I was expecting then next I will bag it, and if not then I will be throwing boost at it! Anyways I really really love that front end! Is that off a euro Mazda it looks a little different than the US 94 and up. I like that better than the Ranger lights and factory grill. Great work man love your truck!
Chance
the b2200 pickups carried on overseas being mazda machines, not the north american ford rangers we have from 94+, the front end is just a facelift for the newer model, bolts right on to the older ones. just like an OBS ford fullsize pickup, the nose/fenders/hood all swap back and forth between the years/generations.