I have a 1986 2wd king cab Ranger, 2.9 and Auto Trans.
Background: Recently had to do lots of stuff to get the 2.9 running again after wich it runs GREAT. I am very satisfied with the engines current running. After researching potential performance upgrades on this site I will Prob be putting a K+N conversion, Port match uper and lower intake, 180 thermostat, 4.0 Radiator and electric fan, headers and dual exhaust, better coil and wires/plugs.
My tranny scares me though, generally works ok, but just seems to have some shifting oddities... I get the fealing that I a going to have to rebuild it or replace it.
So my question is more just for opinions.
these are my options as I see them:
1. Continue with 2.9 upgrades, rebuild/fix tranny before/after problem
2. Continue with 2.9 upgrades, Search for 4.0 tranny (if so which years will work with out major computer issues)
3. Scrap a GOOD 2.9, Search for used 4.0 engine and tranny package (if so what years will go in without major wiring/computer mods)
pls advise keep in mind this is a low budget project, I do intend lower and paint (i have the ability to paint this cheap) the truck. this is deffinately not a through money at it situation.
Pls feel free to chime in with your opinions + details
Thank You
Background: Recently had to do lots of stuff to get the 2.9 running again after wich it runs GREAT. I am very satisfied with the engines current running. After researching potential performance upgrades on this site I will Prob be putting a K+N conversion, Port match uper and lower intake, 180 thermostat, 4.0 Radiator and electric fan, headers and dual exhaust, better coil and wires/plugs.
My tranny scares me though, generally works ok, but just seems to have some shifting oddities... I get the fealing that I a going to have to rebuild it or replace it.
So my question is more just for opinions.
these are my options as I see them:
1. Continue with 2.9 upgrades, rebuild/fix tranny before/after problem
2. Continue with 2.9 upgrades, Search for 4.0 tranny (if so which years will work with out major computer issues)
3. Scrap a GOOD 2.9, Search for used 4.0 engine and tranny package (if so what years will go in without major wiring/computer mods)
pls advise keep in mind this is a low budget project, I do intend lower and paint (i have the ability to paint this cheap) the truck. this is deffinately not a through money at it situation.
Pls feel free to chime in with your opinions + details
Thank You