Is the 94 3.0L 5 speed the same as the 4.0L 5 speed?

[HankG]

Wikipedia only lists the M5OD-R1 for all 5 speeds of that generation, so are they the same regardless of engine? There's a guy on craigslist selling a whole 94 Ranger for $300, but it has a 3.0L. Could I use the transmission from that truck for my 4.0L engine?

 

[AllanD]

It's "The same" transmission, but there are differences... like for instance the bellhousing is cast integral with the tranmission case and a 4.0 and 3.0 don't have the same bellhousing.

And the 4.0 uses different internal gears to make the ratios closer together on 1st, 2nd & 3rd...

AD

 

[HankG]

Alright, ty. Was hoping I could get it for the transmission then make my money back parting it out, but if it the transmission won't work, not worth the time.

 

[AllanD]

Well, you could swap the internal parts from a 4.0 transmission
into your 3.0 case, but only if you swap them as a complete set of parts.

the only significant issue would be a slightly taller 1st gear ratio
(3.40:1 for the 4.0, Vs the 3.72:1 you have now)

But you also get a tighter spacing between 3rd and 4th
(1.31:1 for the 4.0, 1.50:1 for the 3.0)

AD