88 Ranger
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Joined: Feb 2004
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From: FTDIXNJ & BELLE VERNON PA
no problem actually same engine. i did the same thing.but do not make the mistake that i did. you have to get a 2.3 manifold. i just swapped over my 2.0 carb and manifold to the 2.3.after it was all said and done had a serious vacum leak at the manifold. still ran (ran it that way for about 40,000 miles).you could tell the engine had more to offer though.oil pan is slightly differentand so is the water pump.if you are getting the entire engine all mounts, drive train etc. sizes up. good luck. took me three days
