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Old 05-20-2012, 10:36 AM
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Default Engine blown, will 2.3l work in 98?

Was wondering...since the 2.5L engine in the 98+ rangers is almost the same engine as the 2.3L engine would I be able to swap in an older engine for the 2.5L engine? Or is the transmission bolt up different from the 97 and older 2.3L?
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Old 05-21-2012, 04:54 AM
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You can use a 2.3 motor back to 95,before that they were a diferent animal,blocks were different,oil pump in different spot,electrics different and some of your ass.won't bolt on in right place.
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Old 05-21-2012, 09:29 PM
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You can use a 2.3 motor back to 95,before that they were a diferent animal,blocks were different,oil pump in different spot,electrics different and some of your ass.won't bolt on in right place.
thanks for the reply so 95+ will bolt strait up?
thinkin of doing that to save some money....real tight on cash right now.
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Old 05-23-2012, 01:58 PM
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Default Re: Engine blown, will 2.3l work in 98?

also another question will the 98+ 3.0L v6 bolt up to my transmission?
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Old 05-23-2012, 02:28 PM
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What happened to the old engine exactly?


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Old 05-24-2012, 07:55 AM
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3.0l won't bolt up.

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Old 05-24-2012, 08:03 AM
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Default Re: Engine blown, will 2.3l work in 98?

in CA if you swap an older engine it won't pass smog - i wonder if WA is the same?
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Old 05-24-2012, 10:28 PM
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What happened to the old engine exactly?


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Giant hole in oil pan that i didn't know about...was driving home at night and there was a nock that just kept getting worse and worse until it finally stopped when my engine stopped (Had no choice but to drive with the nock as i needed to get home and go to work in morning- ended up having it towed home)....can start it still now but only for a few sec and sounds like a diesel engine now. going to make sure and do a compression test before i go and buy an engine...pretty sure it's gone though. Well now that i think i about it i could have had it towed when it first began to knock likely due to low oil....(bulbs out in dash) but hindsight is always 20/20....
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Old 05-24-2012, 11:07 PM
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in CA if you swap an older engine it won't pass smog - i wonder if WA is the same?
i would assume CA is stricter but you couldn't tell with how smoggy it is in LA oO could hardly see near LAX
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Old 05-24-2012, 11:18 PM
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i believe national law won't let you swap in an older motor. same year or newer only.
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Old 05-25-2012, 12:03 AM
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You can use a 2.3 motor back to 95,before that they were a diferent animal,blocks were different,oil pump in different spot,electrics different and some of your ass.won't bolt on in right place.
found a few of the 2.3L's in the $300 range with real low miles

but there is a sale going on at pick a part that it's half off any part...so could get a 2.5L with higher miles for a little more....($325)

What's your best bet? is there any extra work putting in a 2.3L electric wise etc...?

How big is the power difference/gas mileage?
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Old 05-25-2012, 05:08 AM
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You will notice a little lack of power,not terrible but still there.I don't think gas mileage would much different.Do you get the complete motor at either place?The 2.3 would have a factory tube header that would be a nice addition to your truck.
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Old 05-25-2012, 06:46 AM
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Giant hole in oil pan that i didn't know about...was driving home at night and there was a nock that just kept getting worse and worse until it finally stopped when my engine stopped (Had no choice but to drive with the nock as i needed to get home and go to work in morning- ended up having it towed home)....can start it still now but only for a few sec and sounds like a diesel engine now. going to make sure and do a compression test before i go and buy an engine...pretty sure it's gone though. Well now that i think i about it i could have had it towed when it first began to knock likely due to low oil....(bulbs out in dash) but hindsight is always 20/20....
yeah is probably a mess in there....Check Ebay I saw a couple on there with free ship.....you can have it shipped to your local shop r home if your geared up for the overhaul. They have the full specs and you can contact the seller if you need more info.

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Old 05-25-2012, 06:39 PM
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Default Re: Engine blown, will 2.3l work in 98?

also another question....

going with the 2.3L because it's a couple hundreds in savings

there is one with 111,000 on it with about 150compression

and another with around 170k with 170-180compression

Which numbers are better? I would assume the 111k?
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