'89 ranger 300,000 (close)

[89rangerboy]

Hi, I'm new to this thread.

So recently i got my dad's '89 Ranger 2.9L XLT.

It's in wonderful shape. The motor however has close to 300,000 miles and is well had its better days.

So i was just curious... Is a 4.0 a good choice in the Ranger?

What would be the best donor truck? I know you have to take the comp, harness, and tranny along with the motor.

Do you have to splice into the harness?

I know im asking many questions and firing them in random order but any help will be appreciated!!

 

[MAKG]

Swap the ENTIRE harness rather than hack up the original.

And the PCM and the exhaust system (at least as far as the cat).

An EEC-IV 4.0L is a relatively straightforward swap. EEC-V requires quite a lot more work.

And you almost certainly will need a better transmission. Most 2.9Ls came with one that could barely handle 2.9Ls (and then, only if you kept it in 4th when you were really romping on it).

 

[89rangerboy]

Alright cool.

Thanks!!