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trans interchange?


jarfly

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got a 97 4.0 auto with i assume, a 4r55e, got a 94 4.0 parts truck, will the 94 trans interchange with the 97?
 
I am pretty sure the 97 4.0l has the 5R55E 5 speed electronic auto bolted to the 4.0l. I think that was the auto choice for the 4.0 and no 4 speed was a choice in 97.
 
Yes, most likely a 5R55E, but to answer the question, NO.

1994 Ranger will have A4LD automatic, your 1997 computer couldn't control it
 
Well it could be made to work with the addition of a TV cable, some vacuum lines, etc. And as long as you are ok with a check engine light or OD off light, and only 3 gears with no TC lockup.

The first three gears of the A4LD weren't achieve electronically, so they would still work.
 
Well it could be made to work with the addition of a TV cable, some vacuum lines, etc. And as long as you are ok with a check engine light or OD off light, and only 3 gears with no TC lockup.

The first three gears of the A4LD weren't achieve electronically, so they would still work.



could just swap a manual ecu from the junkyard to elimate those....

http://www.palaceofkibble.com/A4LD_Swap_Pics.htm

shows how to setup the torque converter lockup so its automatic, and you can swap in a earlier a4ld valve body(or maybe wire a switch) to get the 4th gear(or overdrive gear) .

if you wire a switch to the torque converter you and you forget to unlock it when coming to a stop it will stall the engine...


also i cant remember is there a length difference between the 2? if so you might have to modify the driveshafts(i honestly cant remember)
 
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I believe all the Bordeaux transmissions, so A4LD, 4R and 5R series are all the same length.
 

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