3.0 swap

[wayfast73]

I put the rod through the oil pan on my 2000 3.0 with flex fuel. All the junk yards around dont have the flex fuel engine. Can I swap in a non flex fuel 3.0 into my truck? It does have the flex fuel module delete on it.

 

[Earl43P]

http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Article/2179/rebuilding_the_ford_30l_v6.aspx

I'm gonna say you probably will need to install your original injectors in the replacement engine. If not, you'll need a PCM to match the engine you install. A 3.0 from a Ranger 03+ will not have EGR.

You can use a Taurus engine but should replace the FWD head gaskets with the RWD versions for proper coolant flow.

There's a guy on Ranger-Forums (WVCat) that has done a few different year 3.0 engine swaps like you need to do. Might hop over there and pick his brain (or just search his posts), for example http://www.ranger-forums.com/showthread.php?t=115174&highlight=WVCat

John's a good guy, he'll respond to private messages if you want to go that route.