Need help with my 88 ranger - Ford Ranger Forum

PrinceClunker · 03-03-2011, 07:02 PM

my dad gave me his ranger after he got his new truck but the motor is blown

.......i was wondering if i need to go to a bigger motor than the stock 2.9....its got a 6 inch suspension lift and a 2 inch body lift running 33's.....plez give me any useful andvise.....thanks

jacobxstanley · 03-03-2011, 07:15 PM

you shouldnt need a bigger motor.

BUT, if you are wanting a bigger motor, get a 5.0 from an explorer or mustang. its a pretty common swap and you'll have more than enough power.

PrinceClunker · 03-03-2011, 07:22 PM

would that bolt up to the tranny i have or would i need to swap that to

jacobxstanley · 03-03-2011, 08:19 PM

IIRC you would need a t5 tranny from a mustang for manual, or the tranny from the auto explorer.

PrinceClunker · 03-03-2011, 08:22 PM

i definitly want a manual.....all my mudders have always been stick

jacobxstanley · 03-03-2011, 08:39 PM

Member wyman00 has the 5.0 in his ranger, I'm sure he'd be more help with the other details than me, seeing as I have a 4 banger haha

PrinceClunker · 03-04-2011, 08:55 PM

thanks for all the info.....hopefully i will get her running soon....i just sold my f150 cuz i couldnt afford her anymore

jacobxstanley · 03-04-2011, 10:27 PM

no problem man, hope you get her fixed up nice!

PrinceClunker · 03-04-2011, 11:48 PM

me to.....someone told me that the 4.0 ohv would bolt right to the tranny i have.....is this true.....i dont no a whole lot about this truck and a dont want to mess her up.

jacobxstanley · 03-05-2011, 09:08 AM

Honestly I'm not sure about that, you might want to do some further research.
It seems like it wouldn't handle it for long, but Then again I have no clue haha.

03-03-2011, 07:02 PM	#1
PrinceClunker Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10	Need help with my 88 ranger my dad gave me his ranger after he got his new truck but the motor is blown.......i was wondering if i need to go to a bigger motor than the stock 2.9....its got a 6 inch suspension lift and a 2 inch body lift running 33's.....plez give me any useful andvise.....thanks

03-03-2011, 07:15 PM	#2
jacobxstanley Michigan Ranger Driver Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Suburb of Detroit, MI Posts: 199	you shouldnt need a bigger motor. BUT, if you are wanting a bigger motor, get a 5.0 from an explorer or mustang. its a pretty common swap and you'll have more than enough power. __________________ 1992 Ranger XLT 2.3l 5 speed 91 mustang rear end 2wd 3.73 l/s skinny ass tires

03-03-2011, 08:19 PM	#4
jacobxstanley Michigan Ranger Driver Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Suburb of Detroit, MI Posts: 199	IIRC you would need a t5 tranny from a mustang for manual, or the tranny from the auto explorer. __________________ 1992 Ranger XLT 2.3l 5 speed 91 mustang rear end 2wd 3.73 l/s skinny ass tires

03-03-2011, 08:39 PM	#6
jacobxstanley Michigan Ranger Driver Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Suburb of Detroit, MI Posts: 199	Member wyman00 has the 5.0 in his ranger, I'm sure he'd be more help with the other details than me, seeing as I have a 4 banger haha __________________ 1992 Ranger XLT 2.3l 5 speed 91 mustang rear end 2wd 3.73 l/s skinny ass tires

03-04-2011, 10:27 PM	#8
jacobxstanley Michigan Ranger Driver Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Suburb of Detroit, MI Posts: 199	no problem man, hope you get her fixed up nice! __________________ 1992 Ranger XLT 2.3l 5 speed 91 mustang rear end 2wd 3.73 l/s skinny ass tires

03-03-2011, 07:22 PM	#3
PrinceClunker Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10	would that bolt up to the tranny i have or would i need to swap that to

03-03-2011, 08:22 PM	#5
PrinceClunker Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10	i definitly want a manual.....all my mudders have always been stick

03-04-2011, 08:55 PM	#7
PrinceClunker Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10	thanks for all the info.....hopefully i will get her running soon....i just sold my f150 cuz i couldnt afford her anymore

03-04-2011, 11:48 PM	#9
PrinceClunker Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10	me to.....someone told me that the 4.0 ohv would bolt right to the tranny i have.....is this true.....i dont no a whole lot about this truck and a dont want to mess her up.

03-05-2011, 09:08 AM	#10
jacobxstanley Michigan Ranger Driver Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Suburb of Detroit, MI Posts: 199	Honestly I'm not sure about that, you might want to do some further research. It seems like it wouldn't handle it for long, but Then again I have no clue haha. __________________ 1992 Ranger XLT 2.3l 5 speed 91 mustang rear end 2wd 3.73 l/s skinny ass tires

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