1994 and 1997 transmission

[skullz696969]

I currently have a 1994 Ford Ranger with a 5spd manual 2.3l i4 engine and i was wondering if anyone knew if a 1997 Ford Ranger 5spd manual 2.3l i4 transmission would work with a 1994 engine? So basically will a 1997 manual trans work with a 1994 engine?
Thanks,
Mike

 

[scotts90ranger]

the transmission will bolt to the engine and has the same slave cylinder and the driveshaft, but the speedo cable won't bolt in unless you swap tail housings.

 

[skullz696969]

Ok
do i need the
Transmission speed sensor
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MPI0/2VSS5.oap?pt=03247&ppt=C0033
or the
Vehicle speed sensor?
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/BWD0/S8058.oap?keyword=speed&pt=01879&ppt=C0033
and how far of do u think my speedo will be?
Thanks again,
Mike

 

[scotts90ranger]

the problem is the '97 transmission does not have a provision to insert the speedo cable into, with some parts swapping from the '94 tranny it can be done, if you drop both tranny's off at a tranny shop and tell them what you need they should be able to swap the tail housings for you.