2.8l to 4.0 swap


fordtrucks4toys

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City
hawaii
Vehicle Year
1983
Transmission
Manual
got a 83 ranger 4x4.manual trans, rite now im doing a cab swap, and replacing hole front end. have to replace front seal on trans, and other stuff.
the 2.8 i had in it died, to much to rebuild. i got a truck 4 parts, the 2.8 in it runs, but its getting tired, so ive been thinking of a 4.0 swap from a explorer.
i was told that i just need the bell housing and motor mounts from that explorer i get the motor from, was told that the 4.0 mounts bolt rite up, just have to re drill 2 holes,dont have to buy a swap kit, and that 4.0 stock exhuast manifolds fit and dont interfere with steering column.
i can get a 4.0 pretty cheap with all wiring and bell housing pretty cheap, so if it all "bolts rite up " with " little modifications" ill just do the 4.0 swap while i got the cab and everything off. does anyone have any pics of a arnager during the 4.0 swap??
any advice would be appreciated!!
 
dont waste your time with the trans seal, you need a donor trans, your trans will not hold up to the 4.0L, you will also need the explorer fuel tank pump assy, fuel lines, fuel pump wiring harness and relay...You'd be better off taking the dash and entire wiring harness(behind dash and under hood) and transplanting into your ranger
SVT
 

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