99' Ford Ranger Engine Swap 3.0L to 4.0L SOHC

[v8boy351]

How hard would it to be to swap a 4.0L SOHC from a 3.0L?
Most of the late model ranger have my tranny don't they?

My ranger info
Year:1999
Engine: 3.0L Vulcan
Transmission: 5R55E
Drivetrain: 4x4

I know I need:
Wiring harness
Computer
Motor mounts
Some other odd ball stuff

 

[stmitch]

Trans might work, but you'll definitley need the 4.0 bellhousing at minimum. It may be easier to find the whole trans, and just swap everything out instead of just switching the bell housing. You'll also need exhaust, and the 4.0 MAF.

 

[Original_Ranger84]

Its not that hard but you will aslo need to get a tranny from the 4.0L SOHC ranger. The 3.0L won't bolt to the 4.0L and I think the 4.0L OHV won't bolt to the 4.0L SOHC as the SOHC has an extra bolt hole or something.

 

[v8boy351]

I thought that would be a problem thanks for the help on that. what about the PATS system thats the only thing that seem difficult or wouldn't that matter? This swap is a future plan when i have the money lol.

 

[Original_Ranger84]

With the pats system you would need to either grab the steering column and keys of the truck you pulled everything from or you can just take it to the ford dealership and have them reprogram the keys to the computer.

 

[Mutant Pony]

Way not worth the trouble!!!! Clean your truck up and sell it, use the money it would cost you to do the swap plus what you get for your truck to buy a Ranger that already has a 4.0 sohc already in it!!!
Far less work, same result!!!