Thread: 3.2 Ford Ranger Transplant.

Originally Posted by frantic

At that price you would have LOTS of interest, and if there was an Aussie conversion I would be interested when my 02 td5 diesel . Like to know the price of conversion plus a gearbox adaptor plate for the older 5 spd's.
Please keep us posted if you do it.
P.s as to a different pump/ tank and lines, it would good excuse to fit a long range tank.

That price would be ex harness. IMO going back to the 5 speed would only be to save money. The 6 speed MT-82/85 is a better box all round.

Originally Posted by uninformed

That price would be ex harness. IMO going back to the 5 speed would only be to save money. The 6 speed MT-82/85 is a better box all round.

Yes it would save money, as most defenders are 5spd, (only 07 on had the 6spd) but also make more sense as the 5spd is pretty robust and many may have also modified their gearbox along with other items.
So the costs so far are:
Engine $5-6500 with gearbox (how much without?)
Installation , $6-10,000 depending upon issues. Maybe a LR tank and new pump + pipes.
ECU, $?????

Originally Posted by frantic

Yes it would save money, as most defenders are 5spd, (only 07 on had the 6spd) but also make more sense as the 5spd is pretty robust and many may have also modified their gearbox along with other items.
So the costs so far are:
Engine $5-6500 with gearbox (how much without?)
Installation , $6-10,000 depending upon issues. Maybe a LR tank and new pump + pipes.
ECU, $?????

and dont forget your custom adaptor for the 3.2 - R380

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Seriously ?, torque, power, torque, power.... did i mention torque and power ?
The TD5 should have been a 3ltr not an asthmatic courier van engine.

You answered my question.

I was considering the new 2.2 Defender. But I need to tow a 2 tonne caravan.
It sounds that it will be underpowered and inadequate for the job.

Originally Posted by Big Unit

You answered my question.

I was considering the new 2.2 Defender. But I need to tow a 2 tonne caravan.
It sounds that it will be underpowered and inadequate for the job.

Apparently it does it fine, you just gotta share the truck lane with them pushing you from behind at times.

Originally Posted by Big Unit

You answered my question.

I was considering the new 2.2 Defender. But I need to tow a 2 tonne caravan.
It sounds that it will be underpowered and inadequate for the job.

I've towed 2+ton a few times in the D90. Gets along pretty good if you ask me. Runs out of steam in 6th on hills though... but lets not start the towing in 6th debate. A 110 would be a great tow vehicle.

Interesting read.

My father and I just completed a full transplant of this engine with the manual gearbox into a Jag Mk2. All the old electrics were ditched and we transplanted the full wiring loom (engine and body) into the vehicle. It took us a while to get our heads around the CANBUS system but eventually managed to get the ABS and ESP and everything else to work, the car's handling is amazing and pulls up very quickly. We sourced everything we needed from a dismantler in Adelaide, and everything was shipped up to QLD in boxes. This did present a number of issues, with other stuff that had to be sourced along the way.

I now want to do a similar conversion into an RRC, with the 6 speed auto. This time I intend to get a donor vehicle, it works out much cheaper and you get to dismantle everything yourself and you can take notes and photographs on how everything is meant to go back together. Given that the RRCs electric's aren't that great anyway, I will get rid of all of it and transplant the Ranger looms over.

The challenge will be to get the auto mounted to the LT230, I think a divorce option will probably the easiest unless I can get a custom gear box output shaft made. I should also be able to get the high range gearing to work if I change from a 1.22 ratio to 1.003, meaning RPM at 100kph should be around 1600 mark, which is similar to the standard ranger.

Our workshop has a 3.2 with a mt82 bolted to it ready to run on the floor.it will be running in approximately 4 weeks.we will have a few options available one being with the mt82 or with the mt82/85 made up box.we also have an adaptor in the pipe line for the ford 6r80 auto so we can put that behind the 3.2 or 2.2 we have done miles of research on these conversion.you will not need to change the dash or have any major wiring harness problems as they did in the uk with earlier conversions.full costings are not available as yet.any body wanting more info please feel free to contact Glenn at Momentum 4x4 02 65853200 i will be only to happy to answer your question