4.0 SOHC Swap

[RangerBoy94]

How do you not know if its a 2wd tcase or a 4wd?????

 

[USMCMiller]

I have no transfer case

 

[adsm08]

I don't think you could get a straight up '02 4wd Explorer 4dr, it was either AWD or 4wd auto... so it would kick into 4wd every time it moved. I would rather find a regular case (preferably manual) and use it.

It's all in the controls man. Throw an Explorer case in a Ranger with the Ranger control system and it has no 4wd auto.

And yes, you could. If it didn't have the RSC system it didn't have auto 4x4.

 

[USMCMiller]

The guy I got it from said it was 2wd

 

[adsm08]

Cool.

You seem to be new here. We have this habit of derailing threads with tangentially related topics as quickly as possible once the main question has been answered. So you can ignore our little side debate about 4x4 systems.

 

[Gotta_gofast]

Yea definately use the 5R55E over your 3.0Ls 5R44E.

 

[USMCMiller]

Oh yeah, most definitely

 

[Gotta_gofast]

What do you have for rear gears? When I did my old V8 swap I took my old drivetrain to the junk yard and traded straight up for an explorer 8.8LS with 4.10s and some other parts for my swap. See if you can haggle for some more goodies!

 

[USMCMiller]

I just put a 99 explorer 8.8 with ls, discs and 4.10s but after that swap I cant drive over 40mph and my speedo is messed up now

 

[USMCMiller]

How can I get around the PATS when I don't have the steering column, but I do have the key?

 

[adsm08]

I already told you that.

Get an Ilco key cut that fits your truck. Tape the donor's key to the column near the ignition lock and use the hardware store key to start it. That should work if you have taken all the associated modules from the donor vehicle.

 

[USMCMiller]

Can I run this: http://www.amazon.com/First-Tech-PATS-Bypass-Kit-model/dp/B000WARG32?tag=959media-20
Suppose to bypass the PATS system, then I can just use my new key I got with the motor and not worry about anything else? I don't wanna get through the swap and the motor not be able to turn on.

 

[adsm08]

Can I run this: http://www.amazon.com/First-Tech-PATS-Bypass-Kit-model/dp/B000WARG32?tag=959media-20
Suppose to bypass the PATS system, then I can just use my new key I got with the motor and not worry about anything else? I don't wanna get through the swap and the motor not be able to turn on.

That might solve your anti-theft issue, but it wouldn't let you use the new key with your old lock cylinder.

Try my way first because then if it doesn't work you are only out $2 instead of $52 and you have a door key you can put in your wallet and never get locked out.

 

[USMCMiller]

So I can do that with my stock column? I'll definitely give it a shot though, I just don't want to do something I'm going to have to really worry about

 

[adsm08]

Here is the deal with PATS:

There is a microchip in the plastic head of the key with an ID number burned into it. There is a little antenna in the column, it's ring-shaped and the ignition lock sits in the middle of it. When you put that key in and turn it being close to the antenna powers up the chip in the key and looks at the number on it. There are 18 billion billion (yes, two billions on purpose) potential combinations. The antenna sends the signal down to the PATS module. If the ID is recognized as a programmed key the PATS module sends a signal to the PCM that says "go ahead, let her fire up".

The lock is still there and it is still a lock and the key teeth still have to be right to turn it.

By doing what I suggested you will give the computer modules the right "password" and have a key that fits the lock. If you place the Explorer's key head close enough to the antenna it should work. Then you can drive the truck somewhere to have your original Ranger keys programmed.

For it to work you will need the PATS module, the instrument cluster, and the PCM from your donor vehicle plugged into your Ranger. But that will ONLY work if your truck already has the PATS system because you won't have the transceiver if you don't already have the system.