ECM swap

[lilfordrunner]

Can you use an ECM from an AUTOMATIC explorer and put in a MANUAL ranger when doing a 4.0 swap

 

[adsm08]

It will run. The CEL will be on and it might run a little funny, but it will run and drive.

 

[PlumCrazy]

I know when i used an auto ECU it would start to cut out everytime you reached a certain RPM and speed. Basically whenever it thought it needed shift it acted like it was loosing fuel.

Also throws CEL for the missing solenoids and torque converter.

-PlumCrazy

 

[Andy D]

So what year 4.0 ECUs will work best with the 94 manual trans ? Should I ever go yarding I want to get a good one. TIA

 

[PlumCrazy]

Find something that has a 4.0, manual transmission, EGR (if applicable), same year, etc.

-PlumCrazy

 

[Andy D]

So what year 4.0 ECUs will work best with the 94 manual trans? Should I ever go yarding I want to get a good one. TIA

 

[Mudhound]

93-94 models work the best for this particular swap. I am using a ECU from a 93 ranger on my 93 "X" swap in my 84 BII. No lights, or funny antics from the motor in almost 2 years. As was stated, watch for EGR compatabilty, if needed. The 93 "X" that I got the motor from had NO EGR, but the 94 that I looked at DID. The Ranger computer was more common as a manual setup, so, that was a "gimme" I figured.