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1983 Ford ranger 2.3 carburetor 4 speed short bed 2 wheel drive


Oddball907

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Need some info buying 88 tbird 2.3 turbo with 5 speed computer and harness have been cut so my idea is to rebuild motor if needed tearing down any to inspect can I buy the efi conversion kit to carb run the 5200 Holley / motorcrat carb and with fuel regulator and put electric fuel pump in my ranger I have look into the dura spark set up but not to good at it and do I need to change oil pan to fit my truck my ranger is non ps and no power brakes
 


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Punctuation would help with deciphering your questions...
 

Oddball907

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Sorry for the confusion I'm wanting to swap 88 2.3 turbo in my truck with 5 speed the 88 harness has been cut out some I want to go carb
 

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Depending on what part has been cut. Possibly the part cut, you do the need and have on the Ranger. I know it's been done. You're starting out with some issues already and don't know your skill level, but patience will be needed, I'm sure.
 

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Harness has been cut out completely computer box only thing not cut rest of motor is there minus the inner cooler. the 5 speed all intact I'm wanting to run a carb turbo set up on my ranger since theres no harness to do the efi hook up too. what all can I do for my options .. I have two other 2.3 n/a I can use parts.. I looked in 3 junk yards no luck on complete harnesses to go efi
 

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