93 short block in 96?

[stranger96]

So here is my plan i have a 96 ranger super cab 4.0 5 speed i want to do the higher compression build with 93tm pistons and 95th heads but i was wondering if i could make it a bit easier and buy a good running 93 engine and put some 95tm heads on it And put that in my 96 would this work or would the blocks be too different

 

[RangerSVT]

That would work, they will bolt on, but you need to double check piston to valve clearance as a precaution, and with a compression ratio north of 10:1 you'll need to run premium fuel...

SVT

 

[stranger96]

Ok thank you and yes I was aware of the issues id have with high compression I was thinking this of doing a set up with 93tm pistons 95tm heads and the comp 410 cam as my truck isnt a race truck just looking for good power.

 

[SenorNoob]

Not to threadjack, but how does the ECU handle that much of a compression change?

 

[RangerSVT]

The knock sensor. When it detects knock it pulls out timing...

SVT

 

[downer]

i didn't think the 4.0 ohv had a knock sensor?