Transmission swap question

[jccostell]

Hello, I have never dealt with transmissions before. Mine went out in my 05 2.3L 2WD. I wanted to get a new one I found this thread: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/AutoTrans.html

If the transmission is a 5r44e does that mean regardless of year or a 3.0L will it fit into my truck? Im looking at buying a 03 with a 3.0L and just wanted to make sure. If not can the bell housing be changed to make it fit?

Thank you

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

The 2.3 bell housing bolt pattern does NOT interchange with other engines. You need to find another 2.3 trans. I'm not sure about the 5r55e year exchanges.

 

[jccostell]

Thank you for you're reply. Would it be possible to take the 3.0 transmission out of the bell housing and put it inside the 2.3L bell housing?