951dangerranger
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- Feb 27, 2014
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- Location
- Inland Empire, Southern California
- Vehicle Year
- 1994
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.3L
- Transmission
- Manual
Hello! I have a 1994 2.3L 5 speed standard cab short bed. It is on its last limb due to 344k miles and I am planning a swap soon. I am trying to decide on what I am going to do. I want to go with a 4.0L, but with some research I have learned that rangers came with OHV and Explorers had SOHC. I want to go with the SOHC because it puts out more power, but I wanted to know what all I have to do for either swap. I plan on using the wiring harness, engine, and transmission out of the donor vehicle. If I go with the explorer will everything fit in nicely? Will I need to convert anything such as fuel lines? Will my ranger pedals work with the throttle cable and the clutch? Please help me out with this information. Thank you!