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Old 07-19-2015, 03:05 PM
johnleffler84 johnleffler84 is offline
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Default 4.0L swap into 1988 Ranger

What would I need to swap in a 4.0 out of a jeep into my 2wd 5 speed ranger?
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Old 07-19-2015, 03:08 PM
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Default Re: 4.0L swap into 1988 Ranger

everything. and some modding to the truck itself
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Old 07-20-2015, 10:38 AM
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Default Re: 4.0L swap into 1988 Ranger

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What would I need to swap in a 4.0 out of a jeep into my 2wd 5 speed ranger?
Don't be surprised to discover that the length and height of a straight six may well be obstacles to overcome and possibly showstoppers. Why go straight when you can go eight?
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Old 07-20-2015, 02:52 PM
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Default Re: 4.0L swap into 1988 Ranger

The inline engine is going to be to long, you'll have to modify some things to fit it. Why not swap a sohc into it? More power and torque, plus it fits way better than an i6
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