Ranger Performance
 

I just got a 96 ford ranger 4x4 with the 4.0 liter engine. and i was wondering what performance mods are worth doing. computer chips, exhaust, and anything else. Im looking for more power and increased gas mileage. currently i am only getting about 16mpg. any help would be greatly apreciated.

RE: Ranger Performance
 

you can check out airraid they make a throttle body spacer for $105 and gibson makes a pretty sweet cat back system for $275 jets got a good deal on chips, sorry thats all i got.hope that helped

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They also make a supercharger or a turbocharger for the 4.0 (can't remember which)
That and make sure it doesnt need a tune up (no offense intended)

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Air intakes help a load don't know much about gas milage (i really don't want milage jut power) i run intake and flowmater...Soon to be new throttle body throttle body spacer superchip and new fuel injectors...

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What about this Turbo..how much is it where can i find it how hard would it be for me to put in???

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Hate to crash the party--- more power an more fuel economy dont go hand an hand

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Are you against projects like this? I'd like to know how it turns out :D. Had an aquantance at work who was all into up grading HP in his Ford Lightning. I think NOS is the cheapest eaistest up grade that can be done.

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After looking on the the net-extenstivly- i have noticed that there isn't a whole lot of 'bolt on' parts
you have the exhaust-headers-the converter
you have the intake throttle body and throttle body spacer and chips
the cheaper stuff such as spark plug wires ignition and other various things
you have more extreme things like a turbo or a nos system
but is there anything more?

RE: Ranger Performance
 

dunna I keep things stock [sm=imsorry.gif]

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Well -- what else you looking fer , thats all kinda standard to any vechile !!!!!!, You can allways yank the motor an take her down get it bored out , bigger pistons , But I really dont know what you THINK , you may want ????? , I kinda take it your new to the whole Automobile thing ?? Oh dont fer get Superchargers/ blowers , should be one fer your vechile !!!!

[sm=nxsmile.gif],,, Takes a lil work but you could drop a 460 in there !!!!!

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RE: Ranger Performance
 

There is a super charger for the 4.0, I believe that BBK makes it.

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Not new and i am not new i am going to school for it... I am just sayin that there isn't much Brands that are making stuff for the ranger...I am asking why aren't more brands look at The Ranger?--Oh and the Supercharger sounds mighty fun...How much HP and Torque we talkin here and what other modifications would you have to do...
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As far as I know the BBK blower bolted right on in place of the stock intake manifold. It did, however, recomend running a pressurized fuel system. Of course, bigger injectors would help. I saw the article in minitruckin. Check out their website minitruckin.com, maybe you could contact them and they could give you more info.[sm=signs003.gif]

RE: Ranger Performance
 

hey guy if you want to really kick your ranger in the pants. go to a pick and pull and find a 302 ( check mustang Gts) and ask to get it. I am an engineer for the military and if you are going to school for working on vehicles you could prolly get some of your buddies to help you out and make it an after school project. trust me free labor helps. the motor should bolt right up. of course you will have a little fab work and allot of cleaning but i am sure you can figure it out and overcome. check it out! my old 93 use to tear up full size trucks at the sand pits and leave them in the dust on and off road. not to mention you could make her a sleeper. yeaeverything is not going to be online. go to race tracks and ask around, like when you go to pick up parts for your truck ask the guys behind the desk if they know sombody. who wants to pay full price and wait on hold with china with a question when you can talk to the guys a half an houraway who has the part cheap and has put it in before. any questions ask

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They do make a bolt-on kit for the supercharger. There are actually about 4 brands that make on for the 4.0l/3.0l. Other bolt-on's that i have found for my ranger are injector's, injector rods, intake, headers, exhaust, ignition and other smaller accessories.

The eaton m62 is one of the supercharger options. The research i've found says it gives about 40-58hp gains and up to 60ft-lb of torque at the rear wheels. Although its quite costly at about $800.00.. =\ but its definately the power your looking for.. =)