2.8 swap

[madeforspeed]

i have a 85 ranger with 2.8 and its got a rod out the pan is there any moter i can put in it with out changing the tans and transfercase?? thanks brock

 

[The_Dealer]

2.8, 2.9, 3.8, 4.0

i'd go for the latter

 

[dangerranger83]

Not the 3.8, it has a different bolt pattern. Going with a 2.9 you will be fine but a 4.0, you will have to be nice when pushing the skinny pedal or you will tear up the 2.8 tranny. If going with a 2.9 or 4.0, grab the flywheel and clutch setup from those engines and maybe the starter.

 

[madeforspeed]

will the carb set up work on the 2.9 and what all will i have to change to put it in??

 

[Psychopete]

Nope, the stuff from the 2.8L to use carburetor will not swap directly on to a 2.9L.

Any other choice keeping your trans is another 2.8L, unless you want to go EFI.

 

[The_Dealer]

if u have 2wd i have a m5od in the for sale section for 250 that will hold up nice behind a 4.0...thats what was in front of it

 

[madeforspeed]

ranger

i have a 85 ranger with 2.8 and i want to get it running the rod came out the pan and now i cant find one and what can i put in with the trans i got already and if i can keep the carb on it if possible any advice please let me know like to get it on the road soon thanks

 

[Twister]

Pretty sure if you want to keep it carbed and use the same transmission its gonna have to be another 2.8, which would be the easiest choice. A 2.9 will bolt to the transmission and work just fine but the 2.9 is FI and would require you to rework the fuel delivery system and deal with wiring.