Is it monetarily possible with $3000 or close?

Asked by Guru942CF8 Sep 21, 2020 at 09:06 PM about the 1997 Ford Ranger XL Standard Cab SB

Question type: Car Customization

Will the 2.3 liter ecoboost mustang motor fit in a 1997
ford ranger without serious modifications? Stock trans
and only plug in computer problems? Is it doable within
$1000 of cost of motor?

2 Answers

If you already had a complete donor truck and you were a skilled mechanic you might be able to do this for 3 grand.

Do you have everything that goes with the engine such as the ECU, wiring, exhaust system and the intercooler? You would also want the transmission that goes with the engine.

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