Are the 2.0l and the 2.6l interchangeable?

[gusedwards]

I have a 1983 Power Ram 50. It has a 2.0 in it that broke a rod. I was wondering if I could put a 2.6l motor in my truck without having to change anything (transmision etc.)

[abeemanator]

I'm not so sure on the 1st gen trucks(1979-1986), But I know the second gen (1987-1989) The 2.0 and 2.6 are interchangeable. Is it 2wd or 4x4, Its kind of weird for a 4x4 Ram 50 to have a 2.0 in it, I believe the 4x4 then had the option of either a 2.6 or the 2.3 Turbo Diesel back then, but I am not 100% positive. I believe the 2.0 is a narrow block, and until 1987 the 2.6 was a wide block, though I could be wrong. The best way to find out would to be to measure you bell housing and count all of the holes, then take a look at the 2.6 ,if you can, and measure and look at the holes also, and make sure it has the same. Also, the 2.0 clutch WILL NOT work on a 2.6, the 2.6 pressure plate is a 1/2 inch larger and will more than likely burn up your friction plate.

[pennyman1]

It depends on the spacing on the 2.0 block which 2.6 will fit. In 83, the 2.0 motors were narrow block motors, the 2.6 auto blocks were also narrow blocks. I am not sure if the 4x4s were available with the 2.0 motor in 1983 - I do know the rare 82 ram 50s 4x4s were all 2.6 5 speed. If you change to the 2.6 motor, upgrade to the 225 or 240mm clutch assembly - it will take the increased power and torque of the 2.6. All other mounting points will line up, and the rads are the same as well. If you have power steering, a different set of hoses and pump are needed to match the motor in the truck and where the pump mounts on the block. You will also need a 2.6 oil pan to clear the front diff and maybe the pickup as well.

[gusedwards]

Thanks for the info.

[dustenbly]

i have a 89 ram 50 with a 2.0 five speed i just bought a 87 d50 with a blown 2.6. can i just put the 2.0 engine and tranny into the 87 with no problem?

[pennyman1]

should go right in - gotta keep the shiny side up...