magnavia
Member
Hey everyone,
I drive a lot and the 4.0l in my ranger gets about 15mpg and is costing me too much money. It's an extended cab XLT, 4x4, with automatic tranny.
Here's the thing. I hate automatics, and I don't like the 4.0l's fuel economy.
I can pick up a used 2.3l motor with 5 speed tranny (2wd) for about $100. Should I pick up that? Would any parts of that tranny be useful?
What else would I need to complete the conversion if I bought that? Would it be better to hold out for a 2.3l/3.0l with manual 4x4 tranny?
I need to either swap the powerplant/tranny in this truck, or I will sell it to buy a different truck.
I drive a lot and the 4.0l in my ranger gets about 15mpg and is costing me too much money. It's an extended cab XLT, 4x4, with automatic tranny.
Here's the thing. I hate automatics, and I don't like the 4.0l's fuel economy.
I can pick up a used 2.3l motor with 5 speed tranny (2wd) for about $100. Should I pick up that? Would any parts of that tranny be useful?
What else would I need to complete the conversion if I bought that? Would it be better to hold out for a 2.3l/3.0l with manual 4x4 tranny?
I need to either swap the powerplant/tranny in this truck, or I will sell it to buy a different truck.