Ford Ranger

Asked by Jan 26, 2016 at 10:34 AM about the 1988 Ford Ranger GT Standard Cab LB

Question type: General

I have a 88 Ford Ranger that has a 2.0 in it and
wanting to swap with a 2.9 out of a 89 Ford
Ranger will it bolt right up or do I need to swap
trany too?

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74,705

answered about a year ago

I say it should bolt right up.

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1,655

answered about a year ago

You will have to change the ecm to. Check all plugins to see if they will fit now motor.

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74,705

answered about a year ago

Bender0013 is right on that, you would have to change the ECM and wiring harness to make it run. Your going from a 4 cyl. to a V6.

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