mitsubishi fm146 to mazda m50d-r1

[1989rangerpark]

Hello,I Know this has been covered several times but i cant get someone to tell me the minimum of things i need to do to run a mazda m5dr1 behing a 1989 ranger 4x4 with a 2.9....the truck had a mitsubishi fm146....ive heard people say change the clutch and starter and i dont have the cash to do that right now...so what im asking is it a direct bolt in without NO changes can i run it with all my 2.9 parts???

 

[4x4junkie]

Should be a direct bolt-in swap. You can reuse your old clutch and starter, though I would highly recommend the 4.0L clutch upgrade while you have it apart (the 4.0L clutch swap requires the new starter & flywheel).

Be sure to get the shifter boot & trim and floor plate for the M5OD though, they are different (the M5OD has the stick further forward than on the FM146, the FM146 stuff won't fit).

 

[1989rangerpark]

Thanks alot man you told me exactly what i wanted to hear....and how much wear and tear you think it would cause on the 2.9 clutch?

 

[Turnburn98]

can I do the oppisite?

i have a 1992 ford ranger 4.0l v6 4x4 and i have a tranny from a 1989 for ranger 2.9l fuel injected the tranny in the '92 is the m50d-r1 (or two not quite sure 'bout that the code in the door is M) and the one in the '89 is the mitsubishi fm 146 can i swap 'em?

oh and the '89 is also a 4x4.