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97 ranger...88 turbo 2.3 swap... DO THE MOTOR MOUNTS LINE UP????


BigmanJake

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Ive seen this turbo motor put in older trucks, but never a newer ranger, does anybody know if it will work??? 1988 turbocoupe 5spd into a 97 ranger 2.3 5spd.

all voices greatly appreciated

thanks
 
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The engines are the same up till they went to the Duratek 2.3...even the 2.5 block is the same...so the motor mounts "should" be the same or very similar...

All the 2.3's and 2.5's that I've seen in Canada use the same motor mount style...but there may be variations in other parts of North America...

Wiring and other parts will definitely be different though...
 
The mounts are different between the older and newer motors, at least from an 83 ranger to a 97 mazda. I was able to swap the drivers side engine bracket over, but had to modify the passenger side a little to work.

You know, being from 88 to 97, I would think it should be the same.
 
swap your mounts onto the turbo engine, it should work, my '90 mounts went right on to the '86 engine
 

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