86 ecu vs 88 ecu

[jovibuilt]

I have an 86 supercab 2.9 auto with ac.I want to change the auto out for a 5 speed.I have a 88 bronco II with 2.9 5 speed no ac.I am going to use the 5 speed and pedals out of the bronco.My question is can i use the ecu from the bronco in the ranger with no problems? I have switched over several auto explorers to manual but never a first gen ranger.Thanks

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I don't have personal experience, but I think the EGR is different between the two. I'd try it anyway, it won't cost anything.

Richard

 

[jovibuilt]

I meant to put this in General Discussions not here.Mods move it if you think it needs to go since its not urgent.

 

[jovibuilt]

It will work to start it.I have not drove it yet but it will start the truck.

 

[stegomon]

be just fine. i used one from a 90 ranger in my 87

 

[adsm08]

I ran an 88 in my 87 for a long time. Worked just fine.

Your EGR components will become inert. Might kill you if you have emissions tests with a sniffer, then again, might not. Other than that, you won't notice a darn thing.

 

[LandonWatts]

I am needing an ecu for an 86 2.9 manual. What other years would interchange?

 

[adsm08]

All years will work on the 86 because it is the earliest.

86 through 92 were the 2.9L years.