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i have a 87 super cab 4x4 5spd ranger with a 2.9 i was wondering if a 4.0 would fit in my truck i want to change the tranny out also can someone help and what year 4.0 will i need to do this
 
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pre 98, IIRC. Youre gonna need the harness, tranny and motor...plus some patients....but i think if youre already gonna swap motors, why not just do a 302 swap and call it good?
 
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the way gas is going i need a good every day truck plus i already have two toys
 
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Well if it gas milage you want toss in a 2.5Lima or the 2.3 duratech....way good gas milage! But for power your gonna want the 4.0. Try and get one from a 4x that way you wont have to track down a tranny pan for a 4x.
 
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in the future, try making a better title.

"need help" is not going to get you much help..
 
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what is a 4x that is why i am doing away with the 2.9 it dosen't have enough power i'll think of a better one next time
 
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There's a mumber, I think its "HUH?". He's got a complete front clip for sale, it's a 4.0ohv. Just what you're looking for man.
 
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what is a 4x that is why i am doing away with the 2.9 it dosen't have enough power i'll think of a better one next time
4x= 4by aka 4 by 4 or 4x4
 
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Doesnt a 5.0 get better gas mileage than the 4.0? That is if you keep your foot off the floor.
 
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2.3 can have power... just put a turbo on it... lol
 
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2.9's can be made to run, camcraft makes heads and cams, jba makes headers, , Ihad my 88 runnin in the 9's on the 1/8 mile.
 
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i didnt know anyone wade stuff like that for the 2.9 thanks
 
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