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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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Smile engine swap

I own a 90 ranger 4x4 that has a 2.9 EFI. I would like to put in the next size up or put in another 2.9 that has a little bit more get up an go. I need some ideas on what to do. Thanks for the help
 
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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well, you would be looking at the 4.0 or the 3.8, the 4.0 would be an easier swap, but its from a little later ranger truck. You would need to wiring harness and the computer from the later truck and it would be difficult to do. I would say to just freshen up the 2.9, those were some pretty tough motors, they ran hard from my expiriences.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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if your gonna go to the trouble to do an engine swap on a ranger put a 5.0 in it.... once im done restoring mine.... which i'm just about to start :P i will most likley drop in a 302.... they fit nicley visit the ranger station.... they will have all the info you need
 
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