I'm wanting to put my 2000 Ford ranger 2.5 into my 2000 Ford ranger that has a 3.0. is this something that can be done or what will I have to do to make it work?
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I've got both trucks and motors. The 2.5 truck was wrecked and the 3.0 truck has a cracked block so I just wanted to swap them out. Will I need to swap the engine wiring as well? Also neither truck has a chip in the switch key so I'm not sure how it would be programmed.Anything can be done (within reason) with enough work.
You will need 2.5 engine, transmission (transmission is specific to the engine), PATS & GEM modules and the keys that when with the GEM/PATS (or a locksmith to program new keys to got with the modules). Note the truck won't start until you get programmed keys. I would get the door locks too if you are so lucky as to get keys.
Do what you want..but you could scrap the 2.5 truck and get enough cash to buy a good 3.0. Be alot less screwing aroundOk that's what I needed to know. Thank you for your time and expertise. Have a good night