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Hey I just joined up on the site. I'm from winnipeg, manitoba, canada, and I'm looking to pick up a Ranger for a daily driver. I really like the 93ish Rangers with the extended cab/4x4.
Now for the big question, another one of the main reasons why I want to go with a ranger is I have an 1987 Merkur XR4TI with the 2.3L Turbo engine. The engine itself is rock solid (has only 140000 km's on it) But the car itself is starting to fall apart and parts for it are impossible to find. And the rockers are rotted out, etc.
How hard is it to swap the 2.3T in a 93-94ish ranger?
-What do I need for motor mounts??
-How about wiring harnesses? Can I use the merkur engine harness?
-Will the 2.3 bolt up to a ranger trans?? Can I keep the 4x4?
-Fuel pump? (I have a brand new 255 walbro that I've been running in the merkur, is it possible to swap it in?)
-Should I be looking for a 4cyl ranger, or can I use a v6 one? I've seen a couple pretty decent v6 extended cabs for cheap with bad motors, or high km's.
-Other than engine, where are some of the "problem" areas on Rangers?
I really like the 2.3T and wanted to start a cool project. This wouldn't be too radical as its more of an everyday truck and winter vehicle (I have a 08 Cobalt SS turbo , and 86 Shelby Charger for the summer)
I'm thinking of running about 15-18 psi intercooled.
Sorry for the long post, any help would be greatly appreciated. I've restored/modded my Shelby Charger from just a shell, so I am somewhat mechanically inclined, even had to mod the wiring harness to put the newer style turbo engine in.
thanks a lot
Steve.
Now for the big question, another one of the main reasons why I want to go with a ranger is I have an 1987 Merkur XR4TI with the 2.3L Turbo engine. The engine itself is rock solid (has only 140000 km's on it) But the car itself is starting to fall apart and parts for it are impossible to find. And the rockers are rotted out, etc.
How hard is it to swap the 2.3T in a 93-94ish ranger?
-What do I need for motor mounts??
-How about wiring harnesses? Can I use the merkur engine harness?
-Will the 2.3 bolt up to a ranger trans?? Can I keep the 4x4?
-Fuel pump? (I have a brand new 255 walbro that I've been running in the merkur, is it possible to swap it in?)
-Should I be looking for a 4cyl ranger, or can I use a v6 one? I've seen a couple pretty decent v6 extended cabs for cheap with bad motors, or high km's.
-Other than engine, where are some of the "problem" areas on Rangers?
I really like the 2.3T and wanted to start a cool project. This wouldn't be too radical as its more of an everyday truck and winter vehicle (I have a 08 Cobalt SS turbo , and 86 Shelby Charger for the summer)
I'm thinking of running about 15-18 psi intercooled.
Sorry for the long post, any help would be greatly appreciated. I've restored/modded my Shelby Charger from just a shell, so I am somewhat mechanically inclined, even had to mod the wiring harness to put the newer style turbo engine in.
thanks a lot
Steve.
