Most Reliable Engine Swap?
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Most Reliable Engine Swap?
Just curious what would make your list. If you were going to put any Ford motor in a BII, reguardless of power (big or small), what one would you pick?
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WHY? Isn't bigger better.I never thought about going the other way. My 4.0 Exploder has been very good to me so the 4.0 was an easy decision for me.Either that or my clevland. Don,t really want to go there.
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Originally Posted by paintstuff7
WHY? Isn't bigger better.I never thought about going the other way. My 4.0 Exploder has been very good to me so the 4.0 was an easy decision for me.Either that or my clevland. Don,t really want to go there.
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Well, I suppose anything that was once in a Ranger should theoretically fit in a B2. Like any swap, the key would be to get all of the electronic stuff too - computer and all the wiring (including underdash).
I'd be a little concerned about the available transmission choices though.
Good luck with your swap. Keep us posted!
I'd be a little concerned about the available transmission choices though.
Good luck with your swap. Keep us posted!
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Originally Posted by oppy
Well, I suppose anything that was once in a Ranger should theoretically fit in a B2. Like any swap, the key would be to get all of the electronic stuff too - computer and all the wiring (including underdash).
I'd be a little concerned about the available transmission choices though.
Good luck with your swap. Keep us posted!
I'd be a little concerned about the available transmission choices though.
Good luck with your swap. Keep us posted!
I guess I started this thread more for interest anyway. Always cool to hear what people are installing in them.
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I disagree, especially for anything that takes a TFI module. If it was DIS then I might agree somewhat. Since I take my vehicles off road, I find the setup much more reliable, especially since I do not like taking my expensive code scanner with me.
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I just signed in on this thread & looking info on a complete engine/auto tranny swap in my 88 BII 4x4. Would like to replace the 2.9 with 4.0 along with the tranny. (My tranny is toast and 2.9 coughing badly at 215,000 miles plus 35,000 towed behind motor home) If I found donor two wheel drive vehicle, will my MANUAL transfer case adapt to the tranny? Reading other comments here tell me a rolled over Explorer might be my best bet. What say you ? I ain't NO MAKANIC, but usually can turn the nut in the right direction. .../gene
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Please respond to bronco2forever's question in this thread....
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=468820
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=468820
Last edited by Ken00; Mar 5, 2006 at 08:09 PM.