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swapping 97' 3.0l for a 2003 4.0l ????????


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Just bought 97 ranger 4x4 with a blown 3.0 liter,got 2003 4.0 liter to swap into it,was wondering if there was anything I should be concerned with other than swapping the ECU .I would like to just keep the transmissions in the trucks and swap just the motor.
 


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I believe the trans need to be swapped as well. Sorry.
 
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thats gonna be a BIG can of worms. 3.0 trans wont fit 4.0 . 03 has pats system. sohc doenst clear the ttb crossmember, due to oil pan. you would have to swap a LOT of stuff to make it work. 97 has a return fuel system. 03 does not. i just swapped a 01 engine in my 99 and had a LOT of re wiring to do. you would be better to swap in a OHV 4.0 but you will also need a transmission.
 
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Destroyer000 said:
thats gonna be a BIG can of worms. 3.0 trans wont fit 4.0 . 03 has pats system. sohc doenst clear the ttb crossmember, due to oil pan. you would have to swap a LOT of stuff to make it work. 97 has a return fuel system. 03 does not. i just swapped a 01 engine in my 99 and had a LOT of re wiring to do. you would be better to swap in a OHV 4.0 but you will also need a transmission.
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perhaps if I swapped motor ,trans,fuel tank,computer and wiring harness I could make it work a little easier.
 
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