96rangerxlt
+1y
got alot of different things you need to think about. yes, you will need to replace the tranny. you can run either a manual or auto, whatever your preference is, but each willl have its own advantages and disadvantages. for the motor, you want to run carbureted or fuel injected? carb is quick and easy but will prob not pass emissions. fuel injection should pass, but requires alot more effort. if you have a 7.5" rearend, you could either spend some cash to strengthen it (depending on how powerful you build the motor) or just swap in a 8.8. plus, 8.8 upgrades are fairly cheap and easy to find on mustang sites. if you are building a frame, go ahead and build motor mounts too. check out the issue of minitruckin' from a few months back when they built the ones for mike's yota. they are sick. there are a million more things you will have to do to bodydrop your ranger, on 20's on a new frame and swap in a V8. this doesn't even touch the tip of the iceberg.