Originally Posted by wolf2006

Hey Z28, I like your way of thinking. I have a "plan" that I want to do for my B2500, after I use it like it is for a while. What do you think of this "plan"? Using a crashed Mercury Mountaineer 2001 or earlier, transplant the 5 litre V-8, automatic transmission, & FT 4WD, AWD into the B. Since the Mountaineer, MAZDA B, Explorer, & Ranger are all the same chassis, I don't think this will be too difficult. It's possible that I may get the leather seats along with the running gear!

If you are with me so far, this "plan" could go one step further. Sub the Mountaineer's 5 L. V-8 with a 5.8 L V-8. The 5.8 can be stroked to a 430 or so with over the counter stroker kits.

This would result in a 400+ cu. in. V-8 putting it's power down through all 4 wheels, and using proven components. I think it will be almost bolt in, particularly if I can just buy the crashed Mountaineer intact.

If I do this, you can believe that I'm leaving the B2500 chrome plates on the fenders!

Good luck, Z28

Originally Posted by Markokuharic

so I saw this and was like, that’s what I want. So I have to know, did you ever do this? And if so… how did it go? What problems did you have

Originally Posted by The Lizard King

Two posts from 15 years ago. I'm sure that there's a high probability of he replying to your questions.