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thanx fellas for all the info so in the end should I buy this running carbureted 2.3? or am I getting in over my head ( after I identify my tranny ) plus I'm on a budget with all this the guy only wants $300 for the engine and trans which is automatic mine is a standard 5 speed I guess I could...

Thanx Brain for the acknowledgment I am a bit green with all the specifics of each transmission? someone swapped a 1980s Ford 2.3 Turbo in my 1994 Ranger I have zero history on this project I got the truck in trade about 6 years ago! it was running ok for the first 5 now its basically running...

I have the opportunity to buy a running ford 2.3 carbureted engine from a 1978 mustang 2 it comes with an automatic transmission which I don't want. question is will this engine bolt up to the T5 tranny in my Ranger I have a (1980s) turbo 2.3 SVO engine in my Ranger now that has issues I would...

Thanx Ron I will check this out sounds like if I find a pinto motor it will drop right in? That would be cool !!😎

I have a 1994 4x4 Ranger with a 2.3 turbo That is currently running terribly Ultimately I would like to get rid of this turbo motor ( it was someone’s project it came with the truck) And just put a simple 2.3 with a carb in it? From what other ford cars/trucks bolt up to mine I really don’t...

Thanx Ron looking into all suggested!

Cannot locate a diagram with proper color codes that match mine?(Green,Brown,Black) for ( brakes and turn signal bulb socket) having trouble with turn signals flashing at the same time ? and seems like a power draw when turn signals are on the brakes applied? ( flasher slows down? )

Thank you Both for trying to help me, i got the truck from someone who put a 2.3 Turbo in it! It ran ok for a couple years but was never that great from the beginning it leaked oil and ran Hot all the time,Not to long ago one day it just basically stopped running and i limped it home now there...

Hi looking for advice on putting a 1998 4.0 motor into my 1994 Ranger 4x4 totally out of desperation to get my Ranger back on the road? the 4.0 is available for me at this time would it bolt up to my 2.3 Standard Tranny? also will there be any alignment issues with this ? thank you a bit green...

thanx for looking dirt man I got a double post somehow "PEACE"

thank you very much Ron i seriously need to get this back on the road also i also really agree the cable wasnt supposed to get HOT!!! 2x LOL!!!

I have a 94 Ranger with 2.3 Turbo there seems to be an electrical short somewhere in the power system when I turn the key all I get is a click then the throttle cable starts to heat up and smoke??? this truck was running fine until last year when i parked it and now finally got around to just...

I have a 94 Ranger with 2.3 Turbo there seems to be an electrical short somewhere in the power system when I turn the key all I get is a click then the throttle cable starts to heat up and smoke??? this truck was running fine until last year when i parked it and now finally got around to just...

thanx for the advise much appreciated i know sometimes you have to ask stupid questions but im just learning how to do all this so i reached out to the pros!!!!! : ) thanx again

thank you for the advise and the reply much appreciated im just starting out and trying to learn at this point!

YESSSSSSSSSSSS THEY DO!!!!!! LOL!

Thanx adsm08 I wasnt looking for easy answers just conformation thank you for taking the time much appreciated! i will do the research : )

No joke, just curious have the 289 available dont want to deal with the 2.3turbo any longer it has issues these days! plus im just starting out and do not know what my options are ive heard of swaps with 302,351 and maybe more but was wondering about 289? so no Joke again any help would be...

Hi I have a 1994 Ranger 4x4 and would like to install a 289? also would my 2.3 tranny bolt up to that motor? any advice much appreciated

Hi I have a 2.3 turbo in a 94 Ranger I got the truck second hand and I believe the Motor is from an early 80's Thunderbird. it already blew a head gasket and needs some attention and other repairs. I was wondering if it is possible to remove the turbo and fuel injection setup and go Mini Stock...