Engine swap

pdqben · Mar 20, 2011

I am considering the dreaded 2.9 to 4.0 swap. I have heard that the aerostar had a 4.0 that would swap out. the donor I am looking at is a 92 aerostar.
My bronco 2 has a 4 speed standard with OD and the aerostar an auto. Can i still make the swap and keep my tranny? What about wiring harnesseseses?

All input appreciated

Mike

disciplerocks · Mar 20, 2011

I would use a 4.0 a4ld, but the Aerostar one won't have a transfer case. Here is a writup I did on my swap. And there are some other links at the bottom of the post.
http://therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103747

bobbywalter · Mar 20, 2011

if you have a complete donor, its anything but dreaded. its stupid easy.

disciplerocks · Mar 20, 2011

^Agreed. Took me 4 days to pull my motor and have the 4.0 in and running. Thats with work every day too.

bobbywalter · Mar 20, 2011

probably spent more time cleaning then any other aspect too right

pdqben · Mar 20, 2011

Thanks all
so what would be the BEST donor? 1993 ranger with standard tranny like disciple used or is there a better one I should search out?

pdqben · Mar 20, 2011

sorry disciple. brain fart. Yours was an 94 explorer with an auto. close though. anyway, same question...... what's the BEST donor

disciplerocks · Mar 20, 2011

For your 90 B2, a 90-91 Ranger is straight plug and play. No splicing.

trail B2 · Mar 20, 2011

I swapped a 93 Ranger in mine the loom plugs are different so you can't change pins on the wire loom.The 93 also had a camshaft synchronizer that's very hard to locate when it starts squeaking.I got it for free though and i'd grab it again wound up putting a zerk fitting on the synchronizer.

bobbywalter · Mar 20, 2011

trail B2 said:
I swapped a 93 Ranger in mine the loom plugs are different so you can't change pins on the wire loom.The 93 also had a camshaft synchronizer that's very hard to locate when it starts squeaking.I got it for free though and i'd grab it again wound up putting a zerk fitting on the synchronizer.

awesome.... :icon_thumby:

i usually stand alone whatever i am working with. the explorers have electrical and physical engine/trans changes of one sort or another every year through the year and mixing and matching stuff can lead to the dread factor.

if you get a solid running donor your golden. the newer the better. though a brand new unit or and of the pats type systems would require some tuning to simplify it for an old school swap.

for the beginner the 91-92 is definitely the easy button

joebleifuss · Mar 21, 2011

Mercedes Dieselswap

Hi at all im from Germany Bavaria and riede a 93 Ranger. It was a V6 2,9 Gas init before right now im swapt a 5 Zyl 2,9 Mercedes Diesel Engine init.It runs great an need just the half on Fuel bevor 18 Liter Gasoline now juat 8,5 Liter Diesel per 100 Km or 62 Miles. Wer calcolate to 100 Km in germany.The Engine have now 99 Hp an its ok for cruising and offroad. im using my Ranger for Hunting and work in wood and drive my dougther to scool, in the wintwrtime.[/SIZE]
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bobbywalter · Mar 21, 2011

cool

running a 6.5 diesel myself....

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35931

dangerranger83 · Mar 21, 2011

Im still thinking of a diesel swap for mine.

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