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Old 10-18-2016, 05:39 PM
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Default 2.3 interchange years

Thinking of buying an 87 ranger 2.3 and five speed. Engine is blown and only one I can find local is out of a 94. Will it interchange and do I need any thing else to do so
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Old 10-19-2016, 07:27 AM
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Default Re: 2.3 interchange years

The engine will bolt in fine. BUT. The ignition system is likely different. Pretty sure the 94 has replaced the distributor with something else.

Check the post at rangerstation.com:

http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...thread.php?t=9

It details the engine: block, heads, valves, cranks, cams, ignition, and more.
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Old 10-19-2016, 08:11 AM
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Ok thanks. I can swap parts off original engine if I need too
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Old 11-12-2016, 09:47 PM
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Default Re: 2.3 interchange years

Up to 94 the 2.3 had a distributor hole, 89-94 either had a dummy shaft and gear or camshaft syncronizer like on the later model 3.0s
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Old 06-27-2021, 12:38 PM
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Default Re: 2.3 interchange years

I have a 92 Ford ranger I was wondering if I could put a 97 Ford ranger motor in it 2.3
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