You guessed it, I'm new to the Ranger world. I bought an '88 XLT with the 2.9L in it. Whats the main differince between the 2.9L and the newer 3.0L? Yea I know, " 0.1L " but what else? Carburation, ignition, etc...?

Thanks!

 

They are both V6 engines

2.9L
Horsepower 140hp @ 4600rpm

Engine Displacement (Cubic Inches) 177

Torque 170hp @ 2600rpm
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3.0L Horsepower
145hp @ 4800 RPM (1991 - 1995)
147hp @ 5000 RPM (1996 - 1997)
145hp @ 5000 RPM (1999)
150hp @ 4750 RPM (2000 - 2001)
146hp @ 5050 RPM (2002)
154hp @ 5200 RPM (2003 - 2004)
148hp @ 4900 RPM (2005-2007)

Engine Displacement (Cubic Inches) 183 CID

Torque
165 @ 3600 RPM (1991 - 1995)
162 @ 3250 RPM (1996 - 1997)
178 @ 3750 RPM (1999)
190 @ 3650 RPM (2000 - 2001)
180 @ 3500 RPM (2002)
180 @ 3900 RPM (2003 - 2004)
180 @ 3950 RPM (2005 - 2007)

 

2.9= cologne motor
3.0= vulcan motor

 

If you were thinking they might be the same engine family they are not. Other than being fuel injected v6's they really share nothing with each other.

I have owned both and I think the 3.0 is a smoother motor that lacks power up top and my 2.9 seems to like to rev alot more and make good power in higher rpms. They both have either pros and cons but given a choice I think I would pick my 2.9 over a 3.0