2.9 4.0l swap

i have located a 93 explorer with the 4.0 and auto trans, i have noticed a few differences in the wiring with things such as the 4 wheel abs giant connector, i have a 1990 ranger, is this a good candidate for my swap in the future and if so what are the ins and outs of this specific swap? and...

Ok I’m new to the ranger station have read many write ups on the 4.0 swap but first time posting. Original Vehicle: 1992 Ford ranger STX 2.9 4x4 manual trans donor vehicle: 1994 Ford ranger XLT 4.0 4x4 manual trans I actually done a chassi swap left all harness intact with the motor and...

I have an 88 Ranger 2.9, 4x4, Manual. I bought an engine from the "Auto Salvage" (Guy there made a point to correct me when I told my mom on the phone that I was at the junkyard.). It was supposed to be for a 92 Explorer. It had a tag that said 94 Ranger. Anyway I do have the 92 Explorer ECU...

any usefull tips before i tackle this job?..wiring?i dont want to change the dash anyway to get around this?and i heard engine mounts,exsaust and trany will bolt right up?what about the 2.9 radiator will it work with the 4.0?..is the 2.9 even worth rebuilding?from everything ive read no..mine...

doing a 2.9 to 4.0 swap i know its a direct swap except the wire harness has anyone done one to point me in the right direction with the harness splice?

I am starting a 4.0 engine swap into my 1990 B2. As suggested elsewhere at TRS I obtained the Chilton's manuals for both vehicles, but there it shows no wiring diagram for the 1990 2.9. Chilton's only shows diagrams for the 2.3 and 4.0 for 1990. Do I assume the 2.9 engine wiring and the 4.0...

Hello, Well I'm new to the Ranger Station and all and I'm pretty sure I made it to the right place about an engine swap. Anyway to the specifics, I'm thinking about swapping in a 4.0L V6 from an Automatic 1990 Ford Ranger. My current vehicle is a 1988 Ford Ranger, Manual, 2WD, 2.9L V6. I have...

HELP !! I'm swaping from my 89 Bronco II 2.9 to a 93 Explorer 4.0. Can anyone help me with the wiring change ?? You can e-mail me at dapatt2002@yahoo.com

To all of you who are planning on doing the 2.9l to 4.0l swap, or have already done it and are still working out all the bugs, I may be able to help. I have a 1989 ranger fully loaded 4wd 5 speed that had a 2.9l in it and i swapped in a 4.0l from a 94 ranger. Ive had it running for about a week...