Duratec Swap???

FlatLandWheelin · 12-24-2010, 12:25 AM

This may or may not be in the right section. New to the site and my search turned up little helpful information.

I've got a '96 Ranger with the 2.3L thats shot(I bought it this way). I found a you-pull-it thats got a 110k mile '01 Duratec 2.3L that runs for $125 so if I can pick that up I surely want it. "Duratec" means little to me but I figured to swapping it probably means something. So I guess my actual question is--How much is involved in swapping in a Duratec into a '96? Possible plug and play and swap computers? Or would I need the harness and all?

OR

Slightly more expensive route, I found a 2.5L also in an '01(Early '01 is what Im told?) for $200 with about the same miles. Not sure how well this one runs though. Since this is also an OHC 4-banger like the 2.3L, would this be the easier swap? What is involved?

My biggest factor leading me to want the Duratec is the power advantages and slightly lower miles. Plus it helps that I know it runs.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

ES894x4 · 12-24-2010, 12:53 PM

to swap the duratec yes you would need the harness and computer for it to run.

Ranger Sport Honduras · 12-24-2010, 01:04 PM

well the 2.5 shares a lot of parts with your 2.3, the tranny being one of them. seems like the harness would work on the 2.5, but im not that sure about it.

the duratec has more power and gives better mileage. but its a bit more complicated on the electronics stuff. ull need the complete harness, ecu, tranny and somehow to overrun the PATS security system it has.

FlatLandWheelin · 12-25-2010, 04:21 PM

does anyone know if the '01 2.5L harness will plug into my '96 2.3L virtually problem free?

Ranger Sport Honduras · 12-29-2010, 08:24 PM

i guess it would, but if i remember correctly the fuel delivery is different on the 2.5
maybe that changes the harness. i think best way to know is trying it

12-24-2010, 12:25 AM	#1
FlatLandWheelin New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: OHIO Year: 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 4x4 Engine: 2.3L Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Duratec Swap??? This may or may not be in the right section. New to the site and my search turned up little helpful information. I've got a '96 Ranger with the 2.3L thats shot(I bought it this way). I found a you-pull-it thats got a 110k mile '01 Duratec 2.3L that runs for $125 so if I can pick that up I surely want it. "Duratec" means little to me but I figured to swapping it probably means something. So I guess my actual question is--How much is involved in swapping in a Duratec into a '96? Possible plug and play and swap computers? Or would I need the harness and all? OR Slightly more expensive route, I found a 2.5L also in an '01(Early '01 is what Im told?) for $200 with about the same miles. Not sure how well this one runs though. Since this is also an OHC 4-banger like the 2.3L, would this be the easier swap? What is involved? My biggest factor leading me to want the Duratec is the power advantages and slightly lower miles. Plus it helps that I know it runs. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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12-24-2010, 01:04 PM	#3
Ranger Sport Honduras Solid Axled yo! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Honduras Year: 1999 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Sport Engine: 2.5 (5spd) Class: SAS 4X4 Used For: Everything and more... Posts: 15,214 Rep Power: 68 iTrader: (1)	well the 2.5 shares a lot of parts with your 2.3, the tranny being one of them. seems like the harness would work on the 2.5, but im not that sure about it. the duratec has more power and gives better mileage. but its a bit more complicated on the electronics stuff. ull need the complete harness, ecu, tranny and somehow to overrun the PATS security system it has. __________________ click for: Ranger Sport Honduras Level II (My D30 SAS 4WD) Mini Power Stroke (My bro's Crew Cab 4WD Ranger--Slow build) Ranger Militia Cardomain(All the trucks)
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12-25-2010, 04:21 PM	#4
FlatLandWheelin New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: OHIO Year: 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 4x4 Engine: 2.3L Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	does anyone know if the '01 2.5L harness will plug into my '96 2.3L virtually problem free?
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12-29-2010, 08:24 PM	#5
Ranger Sport Honduras Solid Axled yo! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Honduras Year: 1999 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Sport Engine: 2.5 (5spd) Class: SAS 4X4 Used For: Everything and more... Posts: 15,214 Rep Power: 68 iTrader: (1)	i guess it would, but if i remember correctly the fuel delivery is different on the 2.5 maybe that changes the harness. i think best way to know is trying it __________________ click for: Ranger Sport Honduras Level II (My D30 SAS 4WD) Mini Power Stroke (My bro's Crew Cab 4WD Ranger--Slow build) Ranger Militia Cardomain(All the trucks)
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