Ranger Question!

OnMy3rdStang · 06-05-2002, 01:22 AM

OK I am concidering buying a new Ranger 4.0L V-6 (99 possibly 01 or 02) Are there any good mods besides an exhaust I can do to increase horsepower???
Thanks
haley

hotrodford_87 · 06-05-2002, 11:08 PM

Put a 351W in it.

OnMy3rdStang · 06-07-2002, 12:52 AM

Well there goes the warranty!!! Seriously, what is there. I only want to do a few cheap mods. My mustangs are my project cars I'm just getting the truck to carry parts. LOL

hotrodford_87 · 06-09-2002, 11:28 PM

Exhaust is a good place to start. Air intake, ie K&N, cool air kits, etc are next. Then n2o. Dollar for dolllar, you couldn't beat about a 75hp shot for an increase in hp.

OnMy3rdStang · 06-10-2002, 02:56 AM

cool. thanks alot for your help
haley

BLACK85GT · 06-12-2002, 02:43 PM

are you gonna race the truck? it allready has over 200 hp, but you could put a chip in it to override the speed limiter.

BILL 5.0 · 06-12-2002, 08:17 PM

I have a 93 4.0 5sp 2wd RANGER over head valve i think you have over head cam i put Borla headers Borla cat back Pro m 75mm mass air Mustangs Black magic electric fan. I made a couple passes at the track 1/4 15.4 with a 2.1 60ft ive just added 99 cobra wheels 17x8 with 255/45/17. Try calling DENNIS HILLARD at CENTRAL COAST MUSTANGS (661-823-2400) thay should be able to help. Thay built a 12-second 4.0 MAZDA truck (same as ranger) Also the 4.0 is a very good motor i got 113000mi and never had any trouble.

OnMy3rdStang · 06-13-2002, 01:52 AM

No I'm not looking to race it but I DO NOT want to leave it stock I just want it to be mid modded. Like exhaust, a few engine mods. I am getting it primarily as a daily driver and to haul stuff around because my true project car is an 89 LX 4 cylinder. I am not sure on what year of ranger I want, prefferably a 99 and up, but it must have the 4.0L v-6 in it.

BLACK85GT · 06-13-2002, 04:58 PM

yeah, for shure get the 4.0 v6. I have a 97 4banger and it is Sloooowwwwww. Also try to get an extended cab, the extra room comes in handy(not for carrying people). Have you been to the other bb, Fordranger.com? Also note: 97 and older rangers have the twin I beam front end. 98 up have the ball joint type. The older one is stronger, but the newer one gives a better ride. P.S. Shop around, I got my 97 with 80k miles for $3,500. Not bad it is a nice truck.

OnMy3rdStang · 06-13-2002, 11:27 PM

Dont have to worry about me looking around for a truck I am THE pickiest person, but I always spot a deal. Thanks for the info it is definately appreciated (Sp?)

SilverGT02 · 06-18-2002, 02:38 PM

Have you looked into Dodge trucks? I own an 01 Dakota with a 4.7 in it. Dodge really did a nice job with this engine. Test drive one. Youll love it. Also if you got a cxouple of extar bux you can get the R/T which has a 5.9 in it...They are bigger, better and faster...

\just my opinion

SilverGT02 · 06-18-2002, 03:00 PM

My Dakota:

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/sreal22/v...c=ph%26.view=t

OnMy3rdStang · 06-20-2002, 12:11 AM

Daaaaaaaammmmn SilverGT02 thats a sweet truck!!!

I havent looked into Dodge I am true to my roots Hehehe but I'll give dodge a shot.
Thanks

06-05-2002, 01:22 AM	#1
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	Ranger Question! OK I am concidering buying a new Ranger 4.0L V-6 (99 possibly 01 or 02) Are there any good mods besides an exhaust I can do to increase horsepower??? Thanks haley __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

06-05-2002, 11:08 PM	#2
hotrodford_87 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Nahunta,GA Posts: 313	I can think of one in particular... Put a 351W in it. __________________ Randy Morrison-SGA Racing, '87 Ranger, 351W, best ET to date-10.78@125mph. T/T#2 T/R#1 2000 FFW TopTruck World Champion; 2001 NMRA Truck/Lightning World Champion. 2001 FFW Top Truck Runner-Up. Sponsored by Level Ten Perfomance Transmissions of Hamburg, NJ.

06-07-2002, 12:52 AM	#3
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	Well there goes the warranty!!! Seriously, what is there. I only want to do a few cheap mods. My mustangs are my project cars I'm just getting the truck to carry parts. LOL __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

06-09-2002, 11:28 PM	#4
hotrodford_87 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Nahunta,GA Posts: 313	Exhaust is a good place to start. Air intake, ie K&N, cool air kits, etc are next. Then n2o. Dollar for dolllar, you couldn't beat about a 75hp shot for an increase in hp. __________________ Randy Morrison-SGA Racing, '87 Ranger, 351W, best ET to date-10.78@125mph. T/T#2 T/R#1 2000 FFW TopTruck World Champion; 2001 NMRA Truck/Lightning World Champion. 2001 FFW Top Truck Runner-Up. Sponsored by Level Ten Perfomance Transmissions of Hamburg, NJ.

06-10-2002, 02:56 AM	#5
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	cool. thanks alot for your help haley __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

06-12-2002, 02:43 PM	#6
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	are you gonna race the truck? it allready has over 200 hp, but you could put a chip in it to override the speed limiter. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

06-12-2002, 08:17 PM	#7
BILL 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: BROOKFIELD CT Posts: 3	I have a 93 4.0 5sp 2wd RANGER over head valve i think you have over head cam i put Borla headers Borla cat back Pro m 75mm mass air Mustangs Black magic electric fan. I made a couple passes at the track 1/4 15.4 with a 2.1 60ft ive just added 99 cobra wheels 17x8 with 255/45/17. Try calling DENNIS HILLARD at CENTRAL COAST MUSTANGS (661-823-2400) thay should be able to help. Thay built a 12-second 4.0 MAZDA truck (same as ranger) Also the 4.0 is a very good motor i got 113000mi and never had any trouble. __________________ 89 LX 5.0 MUSTANG 5sp AFR 165cc heads GT40 intake BBK long tube headers 4.10 gears BFG drag radial 275/50/15 and all the little stuff Best of two runs 60. 1.670 330. 5.120 1/8 7.962 mph 86.14 1000 10.404 1/4 12.461 mph 109.48

06-13-2002, 01:52 AM	#8
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	No I'm not looking to race it but I DO NOT want to leave it stock I just want it to be mid modded. Like exhaust, a few engine mods. I am getting it primarily as a daily driver and to haul stuff around because my true project car is an 89 LX 4 cylinder. I am not sure on what year of ranger I want, prefferably a 99 and up, but it must have the 4.0L v-6 in it. __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

06-13-2002, 04:58 PM	#9
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	yeah, for shure get the 4.0 v6. I have a 97 4banger and it is Sloooowwwwww. Also try to get an extended cab, the extra room comes in handy(not for carrying people). Have you been to the other bb, Fordranger.com? Also note: 97 and older rangers have the twin I beam front end. 98 up have the ball joint type. The older one is stronger, but the newer one gives a better ride. P.S. Shop around, I got my 97 with 80k miles for $3,500. Not bad it is a nice truck. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

06-13-2002, 11:27 PM	#10
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	Dont have to worry about me looking around for a truck I am THE pickiest person, but I always spot a deal. Thanks for the info it is definately appreciated (Sp?) __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

06-18-2002, 02:38 PM	#11
SilverGT02 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 85	Have you looked into Dodge trucks? I own an 01 Dakota with a 4.7 in it. Dodge really did a nice job with this engine. Test drive one. Youll love it. Also if you got a cxouple of extar bux you can get the R/T which has a 5.9 in it...They are bigger, better and faster... \just my opinion __________________ 2002 GT Convertible Premium pkge, MACH 1000 system Remote Starter, Billet interior dress up kit

06-18-2002, 03:00 PM	#12
SilverGT02 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 85	My Dakota: http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/sreal22/v...c=ph%26.view=t __________________ 2002 GT Convertible Premium pkge, MACH 1000 system Remote Starter, Billet interior dress up kit

06-20-2002, 12:11 AM	#13
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	Daaaaaaaammmmn SilverGT02 thats a sweet truck!!! I havent looked into Dodge I am true to my roots Hehehe but I'll give dodge a shot. Thanks __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

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