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G8orFord wrote:
So if I had a line on a 2000 4x4 Explorer V8, would that be pretty much a direct swap to my 2001 Ranger XLT 4x4 Extended Cab? The 4.0 is a little tired at 258k.
From what I've read the only years that are "direct swap" are 98-99 explorer and ranger. But the guys here have the info to get you through it if you choose to do the swap.
Some states want same or newer engines. You'll need to have all the emissions equip from the newest vehicle is my understanding.
Yeah, that's what I'm trying to find out. There's conflicting information or at least incomplete information from what I've read so far. Granted, I'm new to the "Ranger scene", but not at all new to turning wrenches or even engine swaps, though I've never swapped any of these newer designs with so much PCM control.
I'm not looking for a race truck, if I were I wouldn't care about most of the probable issues with a swap since I wouldn't need or want most of it anyway. I'd shove a stroked Windsor in it, make the necessary modifications and be good to go. What I want is a dependable truck that everything works on. A little more HP is always welcome, but not a deal breaker. I know small block Fords pretty well and know very little about the 4.0, so that's why a 5.0 swap is intriguing. However, I'm not looking for a long term project. If the Explorer has all of the bits and pieces and all that's needed are a few wiring teaks and a new rear driveshaft, I'm good with that, but I'm not looking to do a lot of fabrication and/or a complete rewire of the truck. It's not that I can't do it or even that I wouldn't actually enjoy it, I just don't have that kind of time. I bought this truck pretty cheap and could likely sell it right now for a profit, but I wanted a little truck to bounce around in instead of driving the F-250 all of the time. I've got a Focus, but I don't fit it very well and if I'm going to drive the Expedition, I might as well drive the 250. That's why bought the Ranger.
I'm not really worried about emissions here in Florida. It may be a problem one day, but that's not today. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to drive the F-250. LOL
Sorry for the long winded post.