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i have an 85 2.8 with what i believe is either a C3 or an A4ld in it, and an a4ld from a 90' 2.9 will the swap require any hardware swap?
 


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The 90 A4ld isnt going to work in your 85. The 90 is going to have an electronic torque convertor. You really only have a couple of years that is going to be compatible for an a4ld. I just went thru this with my 86 ranger. Best bet is to put a c-4 in it. A c-4 with a 2.8 bellhousing will go in there. Might need to change driveshaft though. Or you can always do a manual conversion. Check the tech section on here. Its awesome information for this sort of trouble.
 

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Rangerlady said:
The 90 A4ld isnt going to work in your 85. The 90 is going to have an electronic torque convertor. You really only have a couple of years that is going to be compatible for an a4ld. I just went thru this with my 86 ranger. Best bet is to put a c-4 in it. A c-4 with a 2.8 bellhousing will go in there. Might need to change driveshaft though. Or you can always do a manual conversion. Check the tech section on here. Its awesome information for this sort of trouble.
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YES! BTW, a4ld is JUNK!
 
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so i have no option but to abandon hope with this tranny?
 
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