3.0 to 2.3 engine and tranny swap

[faster12]

Hey everyone. I have a 1993 ranger 3.0 automatic I love the truck but not so much the drivetrain so far I've put a set of heads on the engine and the 2nd transmission went out a few months ago. But I'm not ready to let the truck go yet. I also have a complete 2.3 mustang with a 4 speed tranny I think it's a 89 model what I want to do is pull the engine and tranny out of the mustang and install it in my ranger I know the basic stuff like I'm gonna have to find a set of pedals and all that good stuff but I was wondering if anyone has done this swap before and could give me any advice before I take this on?

 

[03ranger30]

Why would you want to downsize? I would just swap another 3.0 in there. Unless you are really set on having the 4 banger in there at least throw a turbo on it so you gain some power back.

 

[stmitch]

Why do you want to swap? If you want more performance, or better fuel economy, just keep the 4cyl in the stang. If you have to have the truck for it's utility, then I'd keep the 3.0, or swap another v6/v8 into it, so that you actually have some torque.