Motor swap

[Brian8118]

Can a motor from a 1990 ranger be put in a 03 Mazda B2300.Both have the 2.3 in them just not sure about everything else Any help would be much appreciated.. thanks

 

[RonD]

Welcome to TRS

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1983 to 1997 Ranger/B2300 used a 2.3l SOHC Lima engine, 100 horse power
2001-2011 Rangers/B2300 used a 2.3l DOHC Duratec engine, 140 horse power
Totally different engines, so trans won't bolt up, and 2003 computer and wiring harness won't work on the older 2.3l

 

[Brian8118]

Welcome to TRS

No
1983 to 1997 Ranger/B2300 used a 2.3l SOHC Lima engine, 100 horse power
2001-2011 Rangers/B2300 used a 2.3l DOHC Duratec engine, 140 horse power
Totally different engines, so trans won't bolt up, and 2003 computer and wiring harness won't work on the older 2.3l

Welcome to TRS

No
1983 to 1997 Ranger/B2300 used a 2.3l SOHC Lima engine, 100 horse power
2001-2011 Rangers/B2300 used a 2.3l DOHC Duratec engine, 140 horse power
Totally different engines, so trans won't bolt up, and 2003 computer and wiring harness won't work on the older 2.3l

Gotcha that's what I needed I figured the harness would be different but the trans and all was changed..thanks for answering