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Old May 11, 2016 | 03:24 PM
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Have a 2003 ranger with a 2.3 motor looking to swap motor with another 1997ranger with 3.0 what would be different ?2003 wrecked 1997 not wrecked good body thnx for any help FORDS RULE
 
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I hate to be this way, but your post is not easily readable. If you want answers, you need to use punctuation, sentences, the usual readable English stuff.

OK, let's try this again in slow motion.

Your 2003 is wrecked, but has a good 2.3 motor.

Your '97 is ok, but needs a motor, and was originally a 3.0.

Right?

To swap, you need the entire wiring harness with computer and everything attached to it concerning the engine and gauges, ignition, etc. The motor mounts, transmission, maybe a cross member, maybe drive shaft work too.

Your '97 may be OBD II, your '03 certainly is. However, running changes are made in OBD II, so '03 may be more complicated than the '97.

FWIW, I would just horse trade the 2.3 for a good 3.0.
 
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