Im going to change my 90 ranger from auto to manual and I was just wondering what year trans do I need to look for it has the 4.0 will a trans from a 2.9 work?

It may. Depends.

The 4.0 needs the Mazda M5OD-R1. The 2.9's used them, and the Mitsu FM146 or FM132. They won't last behind a 4.0.

2WD or 4WD...

It's a 2wd. Will the M5OD-R1 from a 2.9 hold up behind a 4.0?

It should. Will depend on how you drive it. You'd obviously be best of getting the HD version.

Thanks for the info dlibson,This will be going in my daily driver so I won't be abusing it, but I'll just keep looking for one out of a 88-98 4.0 truck.

I found a 98 explorer with a 4.0 5 speed, will all the parts from this vehicle work with my ranger?

It should. The hydraulics will be different I think...

You may need to get the ranger stuff, or modify it. But the trans should bolt up.

Thanks again! Finding a manual trans from a 4.0 vehicle is like trying to find hens teeth.

I found a 91 explorer sport with a 4.0 manual trans but it's a 4wd, can I put a 2wd tail shaft on that trans and use it in my truck? Will I be able to use the pedal assembly from the 91 or the 98? What would wok best the 91 or the 98? I plan on putting in a new slave cylinder,clutch master,flywheel,and clutch set.

heres a question... will a manual tranny out of the same here truck bolt be the same length as my auto? as far as tranny mount and driveshaft length would that need to be changed? help me please or point me to the right thread cause im going to start gathering parts and preparing for the swap.