taurus 3.0 in '86 ranger

hush210 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008, 08:28 AM

What problems will I have? The ranger had a 2.9. Will the tranny bolt up?

Kemicalburns · #2 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008, 01:56 PM

why? the 3.0 isnt anybetter of a motor. i like the 2.9 better for sure.

hush210 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-05-2008, 08:29 AM

Cause the 2.9 is dead, and the 3.0 runs fine but the reast of the car is junk. Its just to keep the truck runnin. Itl get a 302 before long.

Kemicalburns · #4 (**permalink**) 05-05-2008, 12:20 PM

sell the 3.0 and get the 302. just because you have the motor doesnt make it practicle. to much work involved just to tear it all out for a 5.0 swap later you know.

jedijeb · #5 (**permalink**) 05-25-2008, 05:36 PM

I am in the same position with a dead 2.9 in an 88 ranger and access to an almost free 3.0 from a Taurus. I think the transmission will have to be changed but not sure? Will it cost me more to do the swap than to buy a good 2.9 or maybe 4.0ohv, heck if a 2.3 will work I would consider that, but just wonder if the cost is too much to even worry about trying the 3.0. Any advice would be appreciated.