- Joined
- Aug 31, 2020
- Messages
- 17
- Reaction score
- 4
- Points
- 3
- Age
- 27
- Location
- Bland County Virginia
- Vehicle Year
- 1988
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 4 inch
- Tire Size
- 31x10.50 R15
So, I finally got a 4.0l out a 98 B4000 got the wiring harness and both computers ( one from the cowl and one from the passenger kick panel). I a Planning to swap my 2.9 out for the 4.0. Where my questions are is ,1 - will my fm-146 5spd trans bolt to this motor? 2 - will I need both computers for this swap? 3 - What wires will I need and not need from the wiring harness? 4 - is this even going to be a good 4.0 to use?
Now for the good, the 4.0 has time gears not timing belts so it’s a little bit more reliable ( so I’ve been told) the motor ran like a top when pull from the original truck. And it has 195k original miles, oil is super clean and filter had no metal chucks in it or junk built up in it either when I cut it open.
This will be the first time I’ve ever done a motor swap on my own, any help, advice and or knowledge is very welcome and appreciated!
I’ll add a few pictures below of how Vegas sits now and of the motor I got!
Also if anyone would like to see and know more about Vegas I have a YouTube Channel called What_happens_in_Vegas88 recently started just for her. I’ll add the link below to! It gives a little insight to all the things I’ve done to her so far since I’ve owed the truck.
YouTube Link:
Quick description of Vegas:
WANNA GO AHEAD AND SAY THANK YOU IN ADVANCE TO ANYONE THAT READS THIS AND LENDS SOME HELP!
Now for the good, the 4.0 has time gears not timing belts so it’s a little bit more reliable ( so I’ve been told) the motor ran like a top when pull from the original truck. And it has 195k original miles, oil is super clean and filter had no metal chucks in it or junk built up in it either when I cut it open.
This will be the first time I’ve ever done a motor swap on my own, any help, advice and or knowledge is very welcome and appreciated!
I’ll add a few pictures below of how Vegas sits now and of the motor I got!
Also if anyone would like to see and know more about Vegas I have a YouTube Channel called What_happens_in_Vegas88 recently started just for her. I’ll add the link below to! It gives a little insight to all the things I’ve done to her so far since I’ve owed the truck.
YouTube Link:
Quick description of Vegas:
- Black ~1988 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 (Super Cab)
- 5spd FM-146 Transmission
- Borg Warner Transfer Case
- 4inch Rough Country Suspension Lift
- Sitting on Stock style 15x8 Aluminum Bullet Holes wrapped with 31x10.50R15.
- Original 2.9l V6 with 209k Miles
WANNA GO AHEAD AND SAY THANK YOU IN ADVANCE TO ANYONE THAT READS THIS AND LENDS SOME HELP!
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