The engine on my ford ranger is getting tired and I am looking at swapping the engine tranny to get more pulling power.<br /><br />My Ranger is a 93 X-cab STX 2wd 3.0 5 Speed that I picked up in October of 92...one of the real early ones (the vin says Number 000636 and probably explains why its holding up so good. When they built it, the line workers weren't tired of the new body style yet. 
) <br />Years ago, I replaced the rear end and changed the gearing from the 3.54 to a much nicer 3.73. <br />Anyways, since it mainly sits in the driveway and used for hauling, I've been able to live with the baulky transmission problem (worn out synchronizers) for a couple of years now. I am considering doing a new engine/tranny swap. I'd like the new 4.0 OHC engine, but I was afraid it wouldn't fit or it might need too much "reworking" to get it working correctly.<br />My question, if I put in the 4.0 OHV with an automatic, can I get a floor mounted shifter or do I have to replace the componants in the steering column with a column shifter?<br /> Thanks,<br />Nav
) <br />Years ago, I replaced the rear end and changed the gearing from the 3.54 to a much nicer 3.73. <br />Anyways, since it mainly sits in the driveway and used for hauling, I've been able to live with the baulky transmission problem (worn out synchronizers) for a couple of years now. I am considering doing a new engine/tranny swap. I'd like the new 4.0 OHC engine, but I was afraid it wouldn't fit or it might need too much "reworking" to get it working correctly.<br />My question, if I put in the 4.0 OHV with an automatic, can I get a floor mounted shifter or do I have to replace the componants in the steering column with a column shifter?<br /> Thanks,<br />Nav 