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Jul 6, 2010

Chucktkd

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1998 Ranger motor

I have a 1998 Ranger with 300,000 miles with a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder and I'm going to have to replace the engine soon.

My question is will the newer 2.2 liter engine fit?

Thanks!

Chuck

Jul 7, 2010

EMB1230

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Originally Posted by Chucktkd

I have a 1998 Ranger with 300,000 miles with a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder and I'm going to have to replace the engine soon.

My question is will the newer 2.2 liter engine fit?

Thanks!

Chuck

Well first off congrats on having the original engine last that many miles. The newer 4 cyl is acually a Duratec 2.3. yes it would fit but i'm sure you are going to have to do a lot of rewiring.

Jul 7, 2010

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It will fit but you would have to change ECU , Wiring , Transmission!

Jul 7, 2010

EMB1230

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It will fit but you would have to change ECU , Wiring , Transmission!

Oh yeah forgot about trannys, The Lima 4's used a 4-speed auto, the Duratec 4 uses a 5-speed one.

Jul 8, 2010

Chucktkd

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Thanks.....I can't see putting a rebuilt one in at this point....It still runs great but no doubt wil die someday..

Hopefully I will keep running!!!

Thanks again...