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I have a 4d55 from an old rusted out (85-87?) diesel ranger sitting in my garage and I found a deal on a 2001 ranger 4x4 that I just couldn't pass up on. W/ blown engine...
First off, this will be an economy swap, both in fuel economy and more importantly in how much I put into it. So as much as I like the idea I don't need any suggestions of putting in a 3.9 cummins or any of the larger gas engines either.
I want to stick with diesel, despite what a lot of y'all probably think. (Crazy). I just prefer to have all my rigs running on a single fuel source (diesel fuel), there will be no talking me out of it.
The ranger has the Mazda M50D-R1HD 5 spd trans, I don't believe I am lucky enough that this will bolt right up but how about the whole entire drivetrain (4d55 and diesel trans) and motor mounts bolting to the 2001 ?! Any help makig something like this work?
I've been searching and not really coming up with anything about compatibility or any documented swaps into newer rangers. I do have the diesel specific bellhousing and diesel 4x4 trans if necessary, not sure about condition of trans though.
ANY help? Any "writeups" or links that I've missed?
Adapter plate source/s? if I were to use the mazda trans?
Again, not concerned with making power AT ALL, won't be looking to turn up fuel or big turbo or anything like that.
Other small/efficient DIESEL engines I should consider? (only really interested if someone already has an adapter plate or a blueprint for one available for sale)..Or if anyone can recommend a shop that has experience making adapter plates AFFORDABLY?
Really would prefer a setup USING THIS Mazda m50d TRANS, same axles, same driveshaft, similar engine weight although I am not totally opposed to some setup in which I have to beef up front suspension.
How about...
-Mercedes 5 cyl ...are very common...?
-TDI (I actually have one of them, the mechanical version 1.9TD)?
-Any others I should be looking into?
-Also not opposed to the earlier ranger diesel mazda/perkins is that would be easier for some reason
Oh yeah- NO emissions testing required where I live, fortunately
Thanks so much!
First off, this will be an economy swap, both in fuel economy and more importantly in how much I put into it. So as much as I like the idea I don't need any suggestions of putting in a 3.9 cummins or any of the larger gas engines either.
I want to stick with diesel, despite what a lot of y'all probably think. (Crazy). I just prefer to have all my rigs running on a single fuel source (diesel fuel), there will be no talking me out of it.
The ranger has the Mazda M50D-R1HD 5 spd trans, I don't believe I am lucky enough that this will bolt right up but how about the whole entire drivetrain (4d55 and diesel trans) and motor mounts bolting to the 2001 ?! Any help makig something like this work?
I've been searching and not really coming up with anything about compatibility or any documented swaps into newer rangers. I do have the diesel specific bellhousing and diesel 4x4 trans if necessary, not sure about condition of trans though.
ANY help? Any "writeups" or links that I've missed?
Adapter plate source/s? if I were to use the mazda trans?
Again, not concerned with making power AT ALL, won't be looking to turn up fuel or big turbo or anything like that.
Other small/efficient DIESEL engines I should consider? (only really interested if someone already has an adapter plate or a blueprint for one available for sale)..Or if anyone can recommend a shop that has experience making adapter plates AFFORDABLY?
Really would prefer a setup USING THIS Mazda m50d TRANS, same axles, same driveshaft, similar engine weight although I am not totally opposed to some setup in which I have to beef up front suspension.
How about...
-Mercedes 5 cyl ...are very common...?
-TDI (I actually have one of them, the mechanical version 1.9TD)?
-Any others I should be looking into?
-Also not opposed to the earlier ranger diesel mazda/perkins is that would be easier for some reason
Oh yeah- NO emissions testing required where I live, fortunately
Thanks so much!
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