upgrade from 4 to 6

[campbelljd]

Looking for a lot of help, I have a 97 Ranger 4 cyl. and just doesn't have enough guts, looking to see what it would take in changing over from 4 cyl to 6 cyl. Will transmission housing match or do I have to change housing also, any changes to motor mounts, etc. Anyone gone down this road before?

Jim

 

[RangerFabWorks]

well, to further answer your question, we need to know what engine your planning on putting in, 2.8, 2.9, 3.0, 4.0? its not that difficult. the best would be to get a donor vehicle of the same year, with the engine and trans of choice, and just swap everything over.

for a trans, you will need to get another trans. reason, the 4 cylinder one wont hold for very long on a 6 cylinder.


i say get a donor vehicle because this will be the easiest route to go. everything you need will be right there. motors mounts, accesorys, drive shaft. trans, ect.