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#60 of 81 Re: 83 Ranger Engine Help [sarend3] by grump1 Oct 15, 2008 (11:57 am)
Replying to: sarend3 (Oct 15, 2008 11:36 am) mustang , mustang II , pinto , ranger ... any ford 2.3 ... I'm in the middle of changing my 1983 4x4 ranger carburator motor -- to a 1988 ranger motor with fuel injection ... 2.3 is a great motor... if you get one from a 83 or earlyer without fuel injection , it should bolt right in or maybe just change your exhaust manifold and motor mounts.   thanks again, grump Replies to this message: sarend3 (Oct 15, 2008 12:26 pm) grump1 (Oct 15, 2008 2:01 pm)
#61 of 81 Re: 83 Ranger Engine Help [grump1] by sarend3 Oct 15, 2008 (12:26 pm)
Replying to: grump1 (Oct 15, 2008 11:57 am) haha well that makes it a little more easy to find. thanks Replies to this message: grump1 (Oct 15, 2008 2:01 pm)
#62 of 81 Re: 83 Ranger Engine Help [sarend3] by grump1 Oct 15, 2008 (2:01 pm)
Replying to: sarend3 (Oct 15, 2008 12:26 pm) I believe the only differnce from the car and the truck is (maybe the oil pan ) the clutch in the car is about 8.5" and the ranger is 9" clutch size ...But you can just use the clutch , flywheel, & pressure plate from your ranger.   Good luck
#63 of 81 Re: 83 Ranger Engine Help [sarend3] by rangerrocket Oct 15, 2008 (2:12 pm)
Replying to: sarend3 (Oct 15, 2008 8:14 am) I would recommend putting in a newer 2.3L out of a Ranger. Get the dual plug head and you'll be very happy with it power and economy wise. Just get all the wiring, fuel system and the computer.
#64 of 81 Re: V8 swap [grump1] by rangerrocket Oct 15, 2008 (2:23 pm)
Replying to: grump1 (Oct 13, 2008 4:20 pm) No. You need to swap the trans to a v8 trans. Look for an M5OD out of an F150. If you're after an automatic a C4 will work just great. I have a V8 Ranger and I've built a few as well. The stick in a 4X4 is fun, but an automatic makes crawling a hell of a lot easier. The life of a ranger transmission behind a V8 could be measured in minutes (even if you found a suitable adapter). I have seen this question asked so many times it's not even funny LOL Replies to this message: grump1 (Oct 15, 2008 2:33 pm)
#65 of 81 Re: V8 swap [rangerrocket] by grump1 Oct 15, 2008 (2:33 pm)
Replying to: rangerrocket (Oct 15, 2008 2:23 pm) that might be my next change but for now i'm just going to complete the 1988 fi engine swap that i started....question how much wiring do i need to change for this change to work.?
#66 of 81 by rangerrocket Oct 15, 2008 (3:39 pm)
It's not too bad wiring wise as long as you have the harness for the new engine. If need be I can get you advanced wiring schematics for both engines. Just shoot me an email and the specs for both vehicles pabondyrogers.com. I can fax them to you if you like. Replies to this message: hotrodgreg (Mar 25, 2009 4:24 pm)
#67 of 81 302 engine swap in a 1989 ranger by jason47 Oct 23, 2008 (4:04 pm)
i have a 1989 ranger with a 2.3L engine that has the duel spark plug per cylinder. It is 2 wheel drive and a 5 speed. I was curious of what all i would need to put a 302 carberated engine in it? How much would it cost? If there is any plans i could get? Do they make a conversion wiring harness?
#68 of 81 2.5 to 3.0 engine swap by nhergenroeder Oct 30, 2008 (5:33 am)
hey i have a 1999 ford 2wd with a 2.5 four cylinder automatic with almost 400k on it and have the chance to get a 3.0 out of a 97 ranger can anyone tell me what i need to change to get this done. thanks fellas
#69 of 81 ranger 4cylnd engines by bookdoodle Nov 30, 2008 (2:04 pm)
I have a 1991 Ford Ranger, 5sp-std transm., a/c, 2.3 lter; my rebuilt engine is dying; it has been in the truck about 5 years but had to have a complete valve lifter replacement job after 3 years; money is very tight, so I need to find a supplier that actually does what they claim. I don't know where to go to find a reliable remanufactured or new Ford engine. I got the current rebuilt from Jaspar, but have found on the INTERNET a company claiming for much less money they can supply a rebuilt engine with a 7 year, 70,000 mile warranty. Jaspar was 3 yrs, 50,000 miles. What is a reasonable expectation for rebuilt engine life, and which supplier is the most reliable. thanks, bookdoodle Replies to this message: mickeymouse2 (Nov 30, 2008 2:16 pm)

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