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#30 of 81 3.0-4.0 by rangerrocket Dec 05, 2007 (3:09 pm)
The 3.0 and 4.0 have different bellhousing bolt patterns. You will have to get the engine, transmission, PCM and wiring harness for this swap to work.
#31 of 81 Re: '85 Ford Ranger Pickup Engine Swap [snow6141] by rangerrocket Dec 05, 2007 (3:20 pm)
Replying to: snow6141 (Nov 20, 2007 9:44 am) It can definitely be done. The blocks are the same. Just switch over the EFI stuff and the computer from the 88 and you can even upgrade to fuel injection (if you add a high pressure fuel pump as well).
#32 of 81 302 swap by 327stroker Dec 23, 2007 (8:33 pm)
i have an 85 ranger 2wd with a 2.8 v6 5 speed manual tranny and 8.8 rear end. i'm buying a 95 cougar with a 302 i want to put it in my truck with the stock tranny and axle. i don't know much about engine swaps any help would be greatly appreciated Replies to this message: rangerrocket (Dec 23, 2007 9:52 pm)
#33 of 81 Re: 302 swap [327stroker] by rangerrocket Dec 23, 2007 (9:52 pm)
Replying to: 327stroker (Dec 23, 2007 8:33 pm) That tranny will last about 10 good minutes behind even the mildest 302 (assuming you could mate the 2 of them. If you want a manual trans without many setup headaches look for a M5OD-R2 out of a full size F series truck with a 351W, 302 or 300 I6. Get a 5.0L flywheel and you'll be good to go. If you want to keep things simple, put in a C4 and you won't even need to change your driveshaft.
#34 of 81 5.0 engine swap by tommya Jan 02, 2008 (5:34 pm)
I have a1984 ranger 2.8, 2x4 with a C3 trans. I am interested in swapping out with a 1983 ford mustang 5.0 engine with an AOD trans. If anyone has any advice, recommendations, or help please respond to this message. thanks Replies to this message: mickeymouse2 (Jan 03, 2008 7:00 am)
#35 of 81 Re: 5.0 engine swap [tommya] by mickeymouse2 Jan 03, 2008 (7:00 am)
Replying to: tommya (Jan 02, 2008 5:34 pm) I have seen a lot of request for finding out if an engine change will bolt up. I'm a mechanic and let me tell you how I do it. Call ATK engines and Transmissions. They rebuild engines and transmissions. Their software that they use can tell you what will bolt up to what. Another words, tell them the type of transmission you intend to use, and they should be able to give you a list of engines that will bolt up to it with the same bolt pattern. Good luck
#36 of 81 V8 swap by djoseph19 Jan 04, 2008 (6:02 pm)
What V8 motors fit a 2001 ranger 2wd im thinking something like 351 or atleast any mustang motor with over 300hp any suggestions? Replies to this message: bad289 (Mar 29, 2008 7:47 am) grump1 (Oct 13, 2008 4:20 pm) rangerrocket (Oct 15, 2008 2:23 pm) and 1 more... digrdave (Oct 11, 2009 6:58 am)
#37 of 81 4 cylinder to V6 by 97ranger2 Jan 25, 2008 (7:55 am)
I have a 97 ranger with a 2.3 4cyl. I also have a junk 96 Ranger that has a good 3.0 V6. Will the engines still bolt up alright? And yes the tranny will be moved with it. What exactly is the PCM, and I know both the PCM and Computer will have to be swapped but what exactly does the computer consiste of? Thanks in advance! Replies to this message: mickeymouse2 (Jan 25, 2008 12:48 pm)
#38 of 81 Re: 4 cylinder to V6 [97ranger2] by mickeymouse2 Jan 25, 2008 (12:48 pm)
Replying to: 97ranger2 (Jan 25, 2008 7:55 am) Because you are planning to change the actual size of the engine there is a lot more than you realize that has to be swaped out.   Complete wiring harness[not compatible]   Exhuast manifolds and type and size of exhuast pipes and muffler.   Motor mounts and transmission mount, and drive shaft. I'm not sure if the ring and pinion in the rear end is compatible or not.   PCM-Power Control Modual. Its an on board computer consisting of a computer board, and ECM [electronic control modual]. Primary purpose is to take in sensor info and control spark, injection pulse, fuel pump power and to monitor emission related componets. It also makes timing decissions, pulse width decissions for injection amoung other adjustments that are measured in mili seconds. Your talking about decissions made at about the speed of light.   You will also have to make a lot of other modifications like on how the fuel lines connect up ect. You may also run into a problem if one of the motors is designed to work with ABS brakes due to a harness and compatibility issue with either of the vehicles. Some Ford models have 4 wheel ABS, some have 2 wheel ABS, and others have no ABS. Your in for a lot of work. Good luck. It would almost be easier to change over the bed, doors, hood, fenders and interior than to do this type of motor change. Either way you decide to do it, its going to be some work.
#39 of 81 Work! by 97ranger2 Jan 26, 2008 (9:58 am)
Right!    The exhaust isn't a problem, I do exhaust. I went out yesterday and scoped out the motor mounts they appear to be the same, not sure about the tranny and I knew I had to switch the computers and yes a whole lotta work ahead. You did say one thing that I'm kinda weary on.. . . the ring and pinion. BUT . . . can't I just switch the rear ends since I have two complete trucks?        Doing the computer work does suck . . . its been awhile but me and a friend did a real nice job on switching a 350 to a '89 Toyota Supra. Really awesome car now. It was computer swap and all of course. . .   I reckon I just needed someones 2nd opinion on this. . . . I appreciate the input alot! Thanks   Any Ideas on where I can grab a Wiring Diagram for the PCM? Replies to this message: mickeymouse2 (Jan 26, 2008 10:33 am)

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