motor and tranny change

[Ken N.]

I'm looking to buy a 1990 ex-cab with 2.9 5-sp.I know I want an automatic. I would go with a 3.0 or 2.3. A 5.0 would be great.If I don't buy this on I'll buy another.I want an older Ranger starting with just a good cab and frame.If this truck is wrong is it the tranny or the engine.Or should I buy an older one to do a swap.To many questions or what-if Thanks for any and all help Ken N.

 

[baddis]

this confuses me looking for a 2.9 5 speed. i want an automatic.

 

[r1hatman]

X2

 

[Ken N.]

I'm sorry this is a truck i'm thinking about buying.I'm hesitant because it is a 5-sp.And I want an automatic. The price is right.I want to do a rebuild. Thanks Ken N.

 

[adsm08]

Keep the 5-speed. The early Ranger autos were junk.

 

[baddis]

Keep the 5-speed. The early Ranger autos were junk.

i agree eleventy billion % the 5 speed is more reliable than the a4ld. also it would be better to go with a 4.0 or 5.0 swap if you are swapping for more power or go with a 2.3 turbo for the cool factor.

 

[Ken N.]

I'm concerned about the 4.0. My son has a 99 with 4.0 auto more trouble than it is wort.Spent more money on this motor and the gas milage SUCKS. Or is the problem the 4x4.I have never needed a 4x4 and won't own one!So are all 4.0 the same.So mpg for 4.0 and 3.0 automatic is what.Thanks for all comments.

 

[Ken N.]

I've been surfing here and have decieded not to buy this truck.I going to familiarize myself with the options better.Maybe a first gen ranger. It's a toy and I like carborators.I still got questions.I've had Fords for 35 plus years.As always Thanks Ken N.