General Ford Ranger Discussion General discussion of the Ford Ranger that does not fit in any other sub-forum.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DashLynx

2.9L 1986-1990 Cylinder Heads Interchangeable?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-03-2018
reatkins's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2.9L 1986-1990 Cylinder Heads Interchangeable?

Are the cylinder heads for the 1986-1990 2.9L interchangeable? I know that there were changes through the years, but can you take cylinder heads off of a 1990 2.9L Ranger and install them on a 1986 2.9L Ranger? Also, what differences are there through the years?
 

Last edited by reatkins; 05-03-2018 at 02:52 PM. Reason: typo
  #2  
Old 05-03-2018
RonD's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 30,654
Received 2,820 Likes on 2,586 Posts
Yes, they can be swapped 1986 to 1992

But you want 1989 to 1992 heads, later design was less prone to cracking

Read about the 2.9l here: Ford Ranger/Bronco II 2.9 liter Engines
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Prerunner-Ranger
OLD - Engine & Drivetrain
3
09-12-2020 06:46 AM
2004xlmiller
OLD - Interior, Exterior, Electrical, & Misc.
7
06-05-2012 10:03 PM
brichmond
4.0L OHV & SOHC V6 Tech
4
12-31-2010 01:09 PM
mvtile1
2.9L & 3.0L V6 Tech
5
09-14-2008 09:03 PM
mvtile1
2.9L & 3.0L V6 Tech
0
08-28-2008 12:12 PM



Quick Reply: 2.9L 1986-1990 Cylinder Heads Interchangeable?



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:20 AM.