Ebay diesel Ranger

[mrkeithfreeman]

Hi, I am new to the site, and am very interested in swapping out my 4 speed trans in my 83 diesel ranger for a 5 speed. You mentioned early Rx-7 trans would work. What years? and what about the clutch and shift linkage? Any info would be appreciated.
Thank you
Keith Freeman

On here as mrkeithfreeman
or
mrkfreeman@yahoo.com

 

[tempforce]

the 2.2 and the 2.3 turbo diesel transmissions are different.
the 2.2 uses a 4-5 speed with integral bell housing. the 2.3 turbo, uses a standard type bell housing which allows the use of several transmissions.
the only upgrade to the ranger 2.2 diesel 4 speed is a Mazda 1st generation rx-7, 5 speed. the ranger 5 speed is almost non-existent. so the rx-7 tranny. the drive line will need to be shortened. and the shifter ends up further back.
most 2.2's came with 3.73 rear ends, but a 3.90 or 4.10 would be better with the new tranny. with the mazda tranny and a turbo limited to about 5 lbs boost i would stick with the 3.73 gears. (my next mod on my truck is to add a turbo).

i'm currently checking the mx-5 miata transmission to see if it's bell housing will fit.

 

[mazda96]

Dos anyone now what mod can be done to the 2.3 turbo diesel to get more power out of it without blowing it.

thanks