85 2.3 intake swap

Harry Rathien · Feb 29, 2012

I got an 88 ranger with a worn out 2.0 for dirt cheap. I've got a buddy with an 85 2.3 out of another ranger but its e.f.i.

I know the cylinder head changed a little from carb to efi. What I need to know is if the needed holes are there on the 2.3 head for the 2.0 intake to bolt up? I really dont want to go thru the hassle of changing a carb truck over to efi if I don't have to.

Thanks
-Harry

itlives · Feb 29, 2012

Hey Harry, look in the sticky at the beginning of this forum, post #18. I believe that will answer your question.

vince87ranger · Feb 29, 2012

As long as the 2.3 is a 4 plug head and not an 8sparkplug head the intakes should swap. Their is one bolt hole location i believe that is different from carb to efi intakes, but the heads should be drilled for both patterns. distributor will swap right over. I just question if the 2.3 will have the hole in the side of the block for the fuel pump. If it does swap your fuel pump over, if it doesn't your going to have to run an electric pump.

Harry Rathien · Feb 29, 2012

I called myself looking thru that thread but I guess I missed it. Looks like I'm good to go.

Now to decide if I want to keep the stock 2 bbl or go to the pinto 2 bbl set up I have...

-Harry

85 2.3 intake swap

Harry Rathien

Member

itlives

Well-Known Member

vince87ranger

Well-Known Member

Harry Rathien

Member

Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad

Staff online

Members online

Today's birthdays

TRS Events

Member & Vendor Upgrades

Latest posts

Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

25th Anniversary Merch

Follow TRS On Instagram

Latest Album Photos

25th Anniversary Sponsors

TRS-3 Ford Ranger Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store

Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad

Amazon Deals