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Old 11-10-2013, 05:04 PM
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Default Mazda B2500 2.5 same as Ranger 2.5?

Evening everyone, Are the Mazda 2.5s and the Ford 2.5s the same engine?
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Old 11-10-2013, 05:05 PM
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Default Re: Mazda B2500 2.5 same as Ranger 2.5?

same engine as long as its the 2.5 lima
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Old 11-10-2013, 05:11 PM
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Default Re: Mazda B2500 2.5 same as Ranger 2.5?

Alright, How can you tell if it's the 2.5 lima? I'm trying to decide if I want to do a full swap for a larger engine, or just swap it for another 2.5
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Old 11-10-2013, 05:20 PM
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Default Re: Mazda B2500 2.5 same as Ranger 2.5?

if its a 4cyl ranger from 98-01.5 its a 2.5 lima
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Old 11-10-2013, 05:27 PM
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Default Re: Mazda B2500 2.5 same as Ranger 2.5?

Mine is, is it the same year range for the Mazda?
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Old 11-10-2013, 05:33 PM
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Default Re: Mazda B2500 2.5 same as Ranger 2.5?

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Mine is, is it the same year range for the Mazda?
yep
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Old 11-10-2013, 05:34 PM
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Default Re: Mazda B2500 2.5 same as Ranger 2.5?

Perfect! Then I think I'll be getting an engine for $125! Should I grab the computer too? They want $20 for it.
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Old 11-11-2013, 04:44 PM
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Default Re: Mazda B2500 2.5 same as Ranger 2.5?

for 20 dollars you minus well pick it up...
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