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Just a thought since everyone's swaps the 2.9/2.8 for a 4.0. Has anyone ever dropped a 2.9 in an exploder?
Reverse 4.0/2.9 swap
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Why would one want to?
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maybe the motor blew and you have a 2.9 laying around somewhere.
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even then I'd go find a JY motor or rebuild the 4.0...
I just don't see where it'd be worth it at all...the 2.9 barely moves a b2 out of its own way, much less the larger explorer..... I'm sure it could be done about the same way the 4.0 swap is done w/ the b2, get the motor, full wiring, ECM, so on... but why? I know money can be short for people but remember you get what you pay for? I'd hate to drive an explorer with a 2.9 in it.
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I had considered this when I do my 4.0l swap, drop all my B2 stuff back into the exploder and re-coup some of the investment.
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There is a guy on here who got fed up with the JY 4.0s he was buying and put a 2.9 in his 95 Ranger, same idea.
Not sure what all he had to do or if he has it running yet.
Not sure what all he had to do or if he has it running yet.
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Guys I posted this just as a discussion thread. I personally wouldn't do it but this thought came to mind and wondered if I was the only one curious.
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