Mr. Goodtimes
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- 1994
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I'm looking to replace the old 3.0 in my 1994 2WD ranger. I'm doing a pretty detailed restoration of the truck and it's time to do the engine. While the 3.0 runs I want to replace it with a motor that has some more guts. I have some questions:
Engine:
Right now I'm looking at picking up a 4.0 OHV with either low miles or getting one rebuilt. Would this be the easiest way to do things or would it be any harder to install a newer 4.0 SOHC engine?
Transmission
Does the 4.0 OHV use the same transmission as the 3.0? The people at the local salvage yard have informed me that they are both Mazda transmissions but have different part numbers. So I'm guessing that perhaps it's the same tranny with a different bell housing?
Axle
If going with the 4.0 OHV should I replace the axle that came with the 3.0 or will that be sufficient?
All in all I'd like to get a good understanding as to what I'm in for when it comes to both a 4.0 OHV swap and 4.0 SOHC swap. I'm looking to compare the positives and negatives in order to make my decision.
I don't have the ability to cut and weld stuff so the swap needs to more or less be a drop in ordeal. If it helps any, the purpose of this truck is to turn it back into a nice daily driver. I'm also going to level it and eventually lift it as well as lock the rear in order to do some light off roading.
Engine:
Right now I'm looking at picking up a 4.0 OHV with either low miles or getting one rebuilt. Would this be the easiest way to do things or would it be any harder to install a newer 4.0 SOHC engine?
Transmission
Does the 4.0 OHV use the same transmission as the 3.0? The people at the local salvage yard have informed me that they are both Mazda transmissions but have different part numbers. So I'm guessing that perhaps it's the same tranny with a different bell housing?
Axle
If going with the 4.0 OHV should I replace the axle that came with the 3.0 or will that be sufficient?
All in all I'd like to get a good understanding as to what I'm in for when it comes to both a 4.0 OHV swap and 4.0 SOHC swap. I'm looking to compare the positives and negatives in order to make my decision.
I don't have the ability to cut and weld stuff so the swap needs to more or less be a drop in ordeal. If it helps any, the purpose of this truck is to turn it back into a nice daily driver. I'm also going to level it and eventually lift it as well as lock the rear in order to do some light off roading.