I have a 93 Aerostar that is falling apart. All except the motor that was brand new 30,000 miles ago. Looking to buy a 83-84 Ranger with a knock in it. Both motors are V-6. The Aerostar is TBI and the Ranger is carburated. Know I would have to switch a bunch of parts like intake and such, but will the base block/head assb. fit from the Aerostar into the Ranger. Can get the Ranger for $75.00, is clean and 4X4. Any input would be appreciated. Will also cross post in Aerostar forum. Thanks

 

I'd say pick it up. V6...is it the 3.0L or 4.0L V6? Both of those will drop in. Your biggest problems will be the computer. You're going to have to swap EVERYTHING from the Aerostar into the Ranger since it takes the computer to run FI. Sounds like a good project though!

 

It is a 3.0. I was going to remove the TBI intake from Aerostar and install Carburated intake from Ranger thereby hoping I don't have to swap computer and stuff. Basiclly a bare block swap.

 

Good idea. Way to get around all the stupid sensors.

 

Indeed, good idea. The engines aren't the same, but I don't see a reason it wouldn't work. As long as you know exactly how to set it up. The plus would be the carb is ready to go!
Tell us how this one goes out, good project, might make a nice write up.

 

I don't believe you can carb a 3.slow.

If the Taurus didn't ever come with it, then you definitely have NO chance to pull this off. All Ranger 3.slows were EFI.

The Ranger v6 is a 2.hate, I presume? It's not related in ANY way to a 3.slow....

Maybe you can make it work, but that comes along the lines of "Can I convert a 2.8L to a 2.9L?" out-of-left field questions...

 

The Aerostar would have a 3.0L engine right?

Alfred is right, it can't be converted to carb, my fault for thinking it was possible, a little research proved otherwise.

If you're pulling the V6 out of the old Ranger and dropping the 3.0L from an Aerostar in, I don't see a reason it won't work. It will take modification on your part, but it will work.

 

Called a local "used" parts yard to see if they had an engine. Which they didn't. However the guy told me his son has a 1985 Ranger 2X4 with a bad tranny but good motor he is selling for $250.00. A new ride for $325.00 and a bunch of labor. I think this would be the best way to go.