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swap 2.9 in place of 4.0?


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Hi, I have a 94 or 95 Ranger stick shift with a bad 4.0, and a nice running 2.9 out of a 89 or 90 Bronco. Could I put the 2.9 in place of the newer 4.0 without a lot of fuss and bother? I know this is opposite of the way most people swap engines, but the truck is not worth spending much money on! Thanks foa any advice!
 


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If it were me I'd sell the 2.9 and buy a 4.0 to put in. Should end up being a break even deal and a lot less hassle.
 
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Wellit be the exact opposite of a 4.0 swap. Check the tech library. But if the trucks not worth much, why do it?
 
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You would have to swap the entire engine harness, ECU and have a LOT of wiring to do, escpecially if its a 95 (OBD2). Like said, I'd swap/sell the 2.9L for a 4.0L...
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If its a good 2.9l, you can probably sell it for more than you can find a 4.0... lol
 

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Thanks for the good advice, think I will just forget it!!
 
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