3.0 to 4.0

[JSerr5130]

I'm considering swapping my tired 3.0 in for a 4.0 into a very tired 94 Ranger A4LD/2wd. Haven't done a swap in a long time . Please advise on changes , n parts needed . What would be best , from a Ranger or Explorer? Thanks in advance for all the help.

 

[RonD]

3.0l is from a different family, so unlike a 2.9l to 4.0l swap you will need to get a transmission with the 4.0l, also wiring harness and computer.

Ranger or explorer shouldn't matter, most use explorer donors to get the V8(5.0l)/trans. and wiring with computer.

If '94 Ranger is "tired"(not sure what that means), then you might better spend your $ on selling that truck and then putting the money you would spend on a swap into a Ranger with a factory 4.0l

Unless you have done it a few times before engine swaps generally cost you 2 times whatever you budget for, there can be a lot of nickel and dime stuff that adds up to $, and in the end you end up with a truck that is worth less if you go to sell it, if you will keep it forever then a swap can make sense, but not cents, lol.