So I tried searching around and nobody seems to have done what I have been thinking about. So I just bought this 2000 ranger with a 2.5 and a 5 speed, 2wd. I was thinking it would be a cool idea to swap a 4.0 sohc into it and I want to keep it a 5 speed and 2wd. I guess I'm asking if this is possible and if it is a relitavely easy thing to do? And if not what would be a good idea as far as a swap that would be CARB legal?

 

No idea about the CARB deal but it'd definitely be a straightforward swap!

 

Do all ranger motors pretty much bolt right into place?

 

Not sure about bolting in place, but I'm pretty sure you'd have to get a new tranny too. the 2wd ones don't bolt up. The parts are definitely out there, i've seen 2wd 4.0 liters.

 

I have a 94 with a 4.0 that change over to a 5sp about to take all out and do a 5.0 swap. Give me. Call at 901-406-4069

 

Or you could just buy one. They are not that common but they are around. My last ranger was a 4.0, stick, 2wd, reg cab. Fast but sketchy in the rain with an open diff.