Great thanks for the info! I started reading your build log Dan, it should be very helpful. I was thinking of using the Ranger's transmission so that the truck would still be 4wd and I wouldn't have to mess with the length of the driveshafts. I have machining experience and my buddy is a machinist so making an adapter shouldn't be to hard. If you guys could tell me the basic dimensions of these diesel engines that'd be awesome. I'll try and get some measurements of how much room there is in the Ranger. I had thought that I was just missing things and that's why this project didn't seem out of my league but after reading about it totally sounds like I could get this done.