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Can I swap out my 2.3 and drop in a 4.0? Is the frame the same? Thanks
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There is so much stuff written about this swap that it really is a breeze. It is possible to do this job by yourself as long as you have the right tools, but it's always easier with an assistant. I can't imagine starting this job without having the parts you're going to need (fall back to all the swap info for a list). If you attempt to do any job of this size and be in a hurry, it's a recipe for disaster. Take your time, take pictures for referencing, go step by step and you will get it done right the first time.If you have money,time,tools experience,a place to do it,helpers and all the parts lined up yeah it's a "BREEZE"If you take ONE of those items out of the equasion it gets hard in a hurry-take out TWO items and its another "Too many projects must sell" craigslist ad.I am not a hater I am a REALIST -we do about 4-5 engines a year,mostly stock but a few were hot rod stuff for employees-350 into jeep-350 into s10-347 stroker into 88 notch and right now I am up grading my 86 ranger 2.3 to a 2.55L stroker via 2.5 crank and rods,.040" overbore and bigger cam and injectors.