3.0 Duratec v6

[86_cookiemonster]

I have been thinking about doing an engine swap in my truck for a long time. I have an 86 ranger with the old 2.3 litter I4. I was woundering how hard would it be to swap in the 3.0 litter duratec v6 from say a 1999 taurus. I was woundering as I hear of people doing the 5.0 swap all the time and I want to do somthing a little more unique. ( I was also considering a flat head conversion :-D what would be more unique ) but seriously any help would be greatly appritiated.

 

[Ranger44]

This will be very custom.

You'll need a M5OD from a 3.0 Ranger for a tranny.

The ECU and everything will need to be swapped over.

The only thing I may think of being a problem is the duratech being FWD, vs RWD. The coolant flow may be reversed.

Maybe somebody can chime in and direct you further.

 

[MrE_Powers]

big problem with this swap is pats. you would need to swap in the steering column might be able to custom a dash cover.

then the transmission on the duratecs are computer controlled so you would need to fool it that it is ok.

may i redirect you. you will get 20 hp and it is more practical. and is compatible with the 3.0 manual transmission......the 3.0 sho taurus engine from the late 80s in a mini mgb from the read it is a possible swap

http://www.britishv8.org/MG/LeRoyBarton.htm

 

[86_cookiemonster]

ok so fool the comp, and find a lot of parts for the 3.0l v6, look at the sho motor. Got it,

I did a little research and found that the 3.0l was used as both front and rear drive. One from a lincoln will work for rear wheel drive, and can be bolted to an automatic, i just don't know which one.

 

[86_cookiemonster]

I also don't know about engine mounts, would a 3.0 vulcans engine mounts be similar?