2002 3.0 in a 2000, any issues?

[vender]

Hello all, I just found a 2002 3.0 flex fuel for my 2000 ranger. Can anyone think of any issues? Will I be able to just drop it in?
Thanks
Mark

 

[Earl43P]

Whatever you find different, use the 2000's.

Shouldn't be much, if anything different, other than the intake.

 

[Froggmann]

Use the 02 upper intake. It has a much better torque curve than the aluminum 'Ram' intake, it also eliminates EGR.

 

[vender]

I am seeing that the 02's wire harness has different injector connections. Should I take the 00's fuel rail and put it on the 02?

Froggmann should I use the throttle assembly from the 00 on the 02's intake? Also what should I do with the EGR wires?

Thanks for the help!!

 

[stmitch]

If your old engine had egr, and the new one doesn't, you'll probably get a check engine light at some point. You can clear it out of the system completely with an sct x-cal tuner.
I'd use the flexfuel rails and injectors, especially if you ever want to run e-85. They also have a higher flow rating than standard fuel injectors, which can help avoid detonation if you're planning other breathing mods.

 

[vender]

I mean EGR vacuum line. Should I just plug it? also the 2000 is flex fuel also so I was going to take the 2000 fuel rail only because the plugs are different on the 2002. How about the coil pack I just bought a new one for the 2000 motor, I was wondering if I can use it on the 2002 engine or just use the one on the 2002 motor?? Can you recommend anything I should replace while the bay is empty? motor mounts? brake lines?
Thanks

 

[Froggmann]

The 00's TB will not work on the composite upper intake.