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10-31-2012, 05:03 PM
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My original 3.0 is bad , after some searching I've located a 4.0 out of a 96 explorer learned it may be a hassle to match my autotrans currently in my truck . So now I've been advised my best bet is to replace what was in it. But can't locate one from another ranger .
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A 3.0 from a Taurus should work then...from your first post I thought the whole point was for more power...my bad man didn't know your 3 is bad
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10-31-2012, 05:06 PM
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Re: Engine swap advice
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Originally Posted by speedy gonzales
My original 3.0 is bad , after some searching I've located a 4.0 out of a 96 explorer learned it may be a hassle to match my autotrans currently in my truck . So now I've been advised my best bet is to replace what was in it. But can't locate one from another ranger .
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Does that 4.0 have the transmission that came with it?
The explorer 4.0 SOHC'S have more power than ranger 4.0 SOHC'S.
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10-31-2012, 05:11 PM
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Re: Engine swap advice
Would you recommend I stay with the same year 2000 ?
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No the 4.0 has no transmission
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10-31-2012, 05:22 PM
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Re: Engine swap advice
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Would you recommend I stay with the same year 2000 ?
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No the 4.0 has no transmission
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Nothing pre 97.
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10-31-2012, 05:27 PM
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Re: Engine swap advice
Would a Duratec engine be compatible ?
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10-31-2012, 05:28 PM
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Re: Engine swap advice
no it wont
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10-31-2012, 05:31 PM
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Re: Engine swap advice
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Would a Duratec engine be compatible ?
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OH i thought you were talking ranger engine. No i dont think they will. The vulcan 3.0 and duratec 3.0 are two different engines.
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10-31-2012, 06:11 PM
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You might have to do some parts swapping from the old engine to the Taurus engine. Car engines are usually set up differently even if they are the same engine. Especially since the Taurus is front wheel drive.
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10-31-2012, 09:13 PM
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Re: Engine swap advice
Gotcha , well I thank you all for the advice I feel a little smarter. I'll keep you posted !
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11-03-2012, 12:26 AM
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Re: Engine swap advice
Still searching for a engine as pickings are slim around these parts , recently crossed my mind . "would a 3.0 engine from a Mazda Tribute be compatible ?"
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11-03-2012, 04:10 AM
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Re: Engine swap advice
nope thats a duratec 3.0 you need a vulcan 3.0....one will work from a mazda B3000 though
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11-03-2012, 04:29 AM
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OH i thought you were talking ranger engine. No i dont think they will. The vulcan 3.0 and duratec 3.0 are two different engines.
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Too bad though cuz I had a Taurus with the duratec Dohc and it was BALLSY
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11-03-2012, 04:30 AM
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Re: Engine swap advice
oh yea my grandpas escape has the duratec 3.0 and its got power holy shit lol
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11-03-2012, 08:47 AM
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Too bad though cuz I had a Taurus with the duratec Dohc and it was BALLSY
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Hahah why wouldn't it be? A modern 4valve engine in a car that weighs nothing.
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11-03-2012, 08:32 PM
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I miss my Taurus damn near loaded SEL trim. Too bad everything that could've gone wrong with it did go wrong. last straw was torque converter going out at literally not a mile over or under 100,000 miles...
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