mitsu to mazda m50d-r1hd swap

[fordxranger]

will a 2006 ranger 4.0L, m50d-r1hd swap into a 89 ranger with a mitsu 5 speed, 1350 manual shift, 2.9L any differently than a regular m50d-r1 would? what differences are there (if any)? any help is appreciated.

 

[metalmacguyver]

The M5OD-R1HD has the same gear ratios as a regular 4.0L tranny. Any internal differences are unknown to me. The tranny should bolt right up to the 2.9 as the 2.9. 4.0ohv and 4.0sohc all share bellhousing patterns.

 

[fixizin]

Just curious... how many miles on the '06 m50d-r1hd, and how many $$ for it? Good info to know, thanks in advance,

 

[fordxranger]

I haven't bought it yet but im looking at it. it has somewhere around 30,000 miles and dude wants $450 without the t-case.

 

[fixizin]

I believe the -HD variant for 4.0L engines is geared "taller" in 1st (and maybe 2nd?), so your 2.9L might be a little "bogged down" off the line. Search this forum and the tech library.

Of course a supercharger would cure that, lol.