07' b2300 engine in 02' 2.3 ranger, compatible?

[Devorak]

Ive searched the inter webs but couldn't find a definite answer.

I want to put a 2007 b2300 2.3 L engine in my 2002 2.3L ranger.

my engine seized.
this one is cheap.
from the minimal info I could find I think its a direct swap.

could anyone confirm that these are infact the same engine?

 

[Earl43P]

They are the same engine, but there may be some differences through that many model years.

Use what came on the old engine if you find any differences.

 

[Oh2Ranger]

Same engine, minor differences, nothing that can't be solved with Earl's advice. I know that the MAF sensors are indifferent places, and that the intake manifold is slightly different (improved).. but you can swap intakes / intake manifolds and bolt all the other stuff onto the new block.