New cams

[craveman85]

I have another engine I'm going to put in my 08 ranger someday along with a rebuilt transmission. I was thinking of upgrading the cams since I saw some on crowers page. However they're listed as 2003-2007. Will they work in an 08? The motor I have is actually an 07. I noticed that the tuners I was looking at also only went to 07. Is there something different about 08+ that I couldn't use these? Will the factory ecu learn a new cam set on its own without a tuner? Any of you use the crower stage one cams?

 

[pjtoledo]

the 2018 Ford Performance Parts catalog lists the 2.3 Duratec as 2001-2007.
the 2.0 Duratec is listed as 2005-TBD,,,,

if you go to NAPA, the choices for a 2009 Ranger are 4.0 or 2.3

 

[craveman85]

It's odd. Everything appears exactly the same between the 07, 08, and my brothers '10.

 

[stmitch]

Doubtful that there are any differences that would be problematic for a cam swap. You'll absolutely need a PCM tune though.

 

[Dirtman]

The only changes to the 2.3 duratec from 2001 - 2011 (that I know) was the elimination of the stupid swirl control flaps, and the IAT and MAF were combined in 2002-2003. Sometimes parts catalogs just never get updated so it says "2001-2007" because 2007 was the last time they updated the catalog.