what works?

[Dalbec85]

I have a 90 ranger with the 4.0L 5spd and Im wondering what trannys could I use out of another vehicle? Like could i use one that was bolted up to a 2.9 or 3.0 out of another ranger?

 

[mhughes165]

all transmissions that bolt up to other 4.0's or to 2.9's will physically bolt up, however, i would only run a 4.0 tranny behind it like the m50d, as it is built to handle the low grunt torque that the 4.0 puts out, a 2.9 tranny will work but will eventually give out

 

[Dalbec85]

Alright that makes sence. Thank you

 

[metalmacguyver]

The 2.8,2.9 and 4.0 share bellhousing patterns.

The 3.0 has its own bell housing pattern.

The 2.3 has its own bellhousing pattern.

I am not sure if the 2.5 has its own or shares with the 2.3.

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

the 2.3 and 2.5 lima engines share a pattern. the 2.3 duratec uses the duratec bolt pattern.