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Swapping a 2003 3.0 into a 2006 that had a 2.3 !! Need help !!

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Old Jan 19, 2022
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Swapping a 2003 3.0 into a 2006 that had a 2.3 !! Need help !!

I have swapped the mounts over and everything it just won’t seem to line up to the motor except for one side
 
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Old Jan 20, 2022
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Sorry can't help with that part
Generally speaking you have to re-drill motor mount holes in frame when changing engine sizes, or make a custom plate, which ever is easier

You do know that 2006 is a full digital Ranger unlike the 2003, so can't use 2003 computer, and 2006 2.3l computer can't run the 3.0l engine
 
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I am just asking... Why a 2003, 3.0L V-6 ?

Although the 3.0L seem to handle some abuse, it is ssssoooo low on horse power, there are better choices and I am not talking a 5.0L but that too is a good choice.
 
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