I am thinking about swapping my 2003 2.3l pcm for a newer version 2004+ since I am deleting the runner flaps. What else what I need to delete, swap, change to make this viable? From what I've read I would need to delete the imrc and egr?.. It's in the shop now getting all seals and gaskets redone, the runner flaps deleted as well as k&n intake, msds header, and dynomax cat back exhaust. I also have a jet performance module that is going on it.. is there even a point to it. I use it as a daily and work truck. Just wanting it to run as best as it can.

 

Welcome to the forum

No wouldn't work
In 2004 Ford change all the Rangers to digital dash(HEC Cluster) this was a totally different cab wiring set up, so not plug and play
The HEC Cluster is also "married" to it's PCM in 2004-2011, so one won't work without the other, this was done to prevent people from swapping in lower mile odometers
And in 2004 PATS(passive anti-theft system) was taken out of the PCM and put in the new Cluster, so another layer of issues

Getting it work would be very very......................................very hard

I would check with Ford PCM programmers, they should be able to delete IMRC and heated thermostat test, also give it a better tune
And much cheaper, but not cheap
Call local Speed Shops or Dyno Tune places in your area, they will know people, or do, Ford PCM programming

 

10-4! Thanks for the info! Looks like I'll be making some calls.. I'll update as I go