Mr. Sharkey
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- Joined
- Aug 17, 2007
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- Location
- Minerva, Oregon
- Vehicle Year
- 1987
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.3 liter gas, about to become 2.5 liter turbodiesel
- Transmission
- Manual
Maybe this question has a completely obvious answer, but I couldn't find it even after searching.
Two 1987 Rangers, one 2x4 with a Mazda trans, the other 4x4 with a Mitsubishi trans. I'm doing an engine swap out of the 2x4 into the 4x4 and want to know if the Mitsu transmission will bolt to the Mazda bell housing, as the 2x4 engine will have to retain it's original bell housing. I'm not concerned about driveshafts, cross members, floor plates, shifters, etc, I just want to know if the bell housing end (mounting bolts, input shaft length, pilot bushing, throwout, etc) is compatible.
The Transmission FAQ here indicates that if you have a Bronco II with the dummy transfer case, then the best bet is to switch to a 2x4 Ranger transmission, which implies to me "Mazda". Any specific procedure for that swap might/should apply to my situation as well.
Thanks for any insights, this is the last bit of info I need before tearing into this project, and I'm a little bit nervous without being able to compare the two trans until I get them out on the ground and can compare them in RL.
Two 1987 Rangers, one 2x4 with a Mazda trans, the other 4x4 with a Mitsubishi trans. I'm doing an engine swap out of the 2x4 into the 4x4 and want to know if the Mitsu transmission will bolt to the Mazda bell housing, as the 2x4 engine will have to retain it's original bell housing. I'm not concerned about driveshafts, cross members, floor plates, shifters, etc, I just want to know if the bell housing end (mounting bolts, input shaft length, pilot bushing, throwout, etc) is compatible.
The Transmission FAQ here indicates that if you have a Bronco II with the dummy transfer case, then the best bet is to switch to a 2x4 Ranger transmission, which implies to me "Mazda". Any specific procedure for that swap might/should apply to my situation as well.
Thanks for any insights, this is the last bit of info I need before tearing into this project, and I'm a little bit nervous without being able to compare the two trans until I get them out on the ground and can compare them in RL.