2.0 and 2.3 line-up questions.

[hfsdude007]

From what I can tell, the 2.0 and the 2.3 have the same block. Perhaps it's when you get into it that you begin to notice differences. Currently in my Ranger is a 2.0 carberated motor. I have a 2.3 fuel injected motor that I want to put in it due to a low end knock. The questions i have are as follows:

A: Will the transmission from the 2.0 line up to the block for the 2.3?

B: Will the head from the 2.0 fit on the 2.3?

C: Is there anything else I need to know about?

Thank you,
Tom

 

[Bryan22]

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/4cylinders.html

great info here. have fun.

 

[flaminranger]

the blocks are the same the heads are differentthe 2.0 has smaller valves but should bolt up. you can use the whole 2.3 if the head ports are the same. I believe that the 2.3 ranger heads have the same ports. I could be wrong. it might also depend on the yr of the 2.3. I was also led to believe that the mustang head is different as well.
if it is a dual plug head you could always just not use the extra spark plugs.that could get you by if need be

 

[trommy]

Brians link will tell you all you need to know.
Flaminranger,why don't you get a petetion going to get your state legislators to pass a law recognizing your state by the acronym for the "state of Washington" (or S.O.W.).lol

 

[flaminranger]

I would but when I contacted D.C. they said there was a washington already.lol