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Ford Ranger LS swap (1983–2012)

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LS Gen III/IV swap — moderate

1982–2012 2WD Ford Ranger LS swap with bolt-on engine mounts that use factory frame holes.

Recommended engine: Gen III/IV LS; 4L60E bolts in with Oddball's transmission adapter — compare LS engines & donors

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PartWhatPrice
MountsOddball Motorsports Bolt-On LS Swap Engine Mount for Ford Ranger (2WD 82-97 and 98-2012)
Engine offset 1.25 in to passenger side; 4x4 by special request		$369.99
Oddball Motorsports, 2026-09-28		Required
CrossmemberRicksRangerz 1983-1997 Ford Ranger Raised Transmission Crossmember
Listed "from" price		$79.99
RicksRangerz, 2026-09-28		Optional
CrossmemberRicksRangerz 1998-2011 Ford Ranger Raised Transmission Crossmember
Listed "from" price		$324.99
RicksRangerz, 2026-09-28		Optional
Watch out for: Oddball: engine sits 1.25 in toward the passenger side for the stock or 8.8 rear end; with their 4L60E adapter it is a complete bolt-in, but a 4L80E or other transmission will most likely need the crossmember moved back about 3 in; their long-tube headers need the passenger inner frame rail clearanced and the factory airbox removed or heavily modified. 4x4 trucks are special order.

Required parts we've priced so far: $369.99 (parts only, not a full budget — engine, trans, wiring and labor are extra. Try the swap cost estimator.)

Every LS swap also needs

An oil pan that clears

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Accessory drive spacing

F-body, car, truck and Corvette offsets.

Fuel system sizing

Injector and pump sizing for your power goal.

A transmission

4L60E to 8HP70 behind an LS.

Sources
  1. BOLT-ON LS Swap Engine Mount for Ford Ranger — Oddball Motorsports
  2. Crossmembers 83-11 Ranger — RicksRangerz