2000 ranger 2.5 - duratec 2.3/2.5 swap

[Jeff190]

Hey guys
So I have a 2000 ranger project that I have been chipping away at over time, single cab short bed 2wd with the 2.5l. I am very interested in swapping in a 2.5l duratec 4 cylinder (very similar to the duratec 2.3 motor that goes into the later 01+ 4 cylinder rangers). My question is, was there anything the factory did to the frame to accomodate the newer duratec/mzr engine going from the old single cam unit? Or if I wanted to do this swap could I just use 2.3 duratec mounts and it would be a relitavley easy swap? Any info you have is appreciated! Hope I'm being descriptive enough





No, I don't want a 302.

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[RonD]

Duratec is a Ford "Brand"

The Mazda L 23NS engine was the Rangers 2.3l Duratec, and there was also a Mazda L 2.5l 4cyl engine, but I don't think it was ever used in Rear Wheel drive vehicle, just FWD.
It is just a stroked 2.3l Mazda L so motor mounts and transmission from 2.3l Mazda L will bolt up, not sure on cooling system and exhaust matchups.
The transmission bolt pattern is unique for the Mazda L engines.

There was also a 2.5l Duratec V6 engine, 1993–2002

Ford "Duratec" engines listed here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Duratec_engine

Mazda L engines here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_L_engine

 

[Jeff190]

So as far as engine fitment goes it should be a piece of cake provided I get the bellhousing and mounts from the newer rangers?

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[RonD]

Yes, if Ford could make the 23NS work then you should be able to make the 25EW work, same block from what I read, just different crank and rods.

bell housings don't detach, you need the whole transmission

 

[Jeff190]

Welp, I think my old trans needed some work anyways

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[Jeff190]

Real ignorant question to follow. Would it matter if the motor came out of an automatic trans or a manual trans vehicle, going into a vehicle that does have a manual trans?

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[RonD]

No, on the engine itself, but you do need a Flywheel for the engine using the manual trans, a Flexplate would be on an engine with an automatic

 

[Jeff190]

Cool thanks for the info. Ill be pulling out the old crap once I see some cooler weather around here

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