2.3l swap to a 3.0 or 4.0

DelaRanger95' · 12-15-2007, 08:43 PM

I was wondering if its possible to swap a 2.3 liter out of an XL and install a 3.0 or even a 4.0 v6
Would you have to swap in a new tranny and diff?
5-speed
4X4

Simple_serf · 12-15-2007, 11:06 PM

Diff, no (well...you should think about a 8.8 for the 4.0)

Transmissions have different bolt patterns...each engine has a different bolt pattern, and the bellhousings aren't swappable.

12-15-2007, 08:43 PM	#1
DelaRanger95' New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Year: 1995 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XL Long Bed Engine: 2.3-5.0 in garage Class: 4x4 Used For: Daily Driver Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	2.3l swap to a 3.0 or 4.0 I was wondering if its possible to swap a 2.3 liter out of an XL and install a 3.0 or even a 4.0 v6 Would you have to swap in a new tranny and diff? 5-speed 4X4 __________________ DelawareRanger95' Obtained5.0 Build-5" Susp Lift-DixonBros Prerunner-Sliders-McNeil 6" FBGlass-Pioneer/KW-M/T Classic Lock/Red Beadlock-32x11.5 BFG A/T-Rhinolined Wanted-T5 -9"-Camburg LT
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12-15-2007, 11:06 PM	#2
Simple_serf Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sherman, NY Posts: 569 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	Diff, no (well...you should think about a 8.8 for the 4.0) Transmissions have different bolt patterns...each engine has a different bolt pattern, and the bellhousings aren't swappable. __________________ 98 Ranger XLT 2.5 lima RIP 04 Ranger XL 3.0 Vulcan RIP Currently 04 XLT Supercab 4x4 4.0 5 spd 4.10 axles (Hell YEAH!) Paul Johnson KC2TOO
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