I have been reading in the mustang forums for a while and have just become a member. In addition to owning a 95gt I also own a 96 model ranger splash with a 2.3 liter. I really need some help. I want to get more power out of it but I know nothing about this motor. I thought you guys could help. I have 800 dollars to spend. What do you reccommend? Thanks
96 Ranger Splash
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This is what I would do to a Ford Splash and if I had the money to 
http://sdsefi.com/features/july00ranger.htm
or swap in a bigger motor like the 3.0L or 4.0L V6s
**I would think his truck still used the same EEC IV that a DP DIS does but not sure since I think 96' is when they started switch to the OBII deal. Either way I think he could still drop in a 2.3T but with the OBII he would probly have to swap engine harnesses. Now that is just a guess on my part.**
http://sdsefi.com/features/july00ranger.htm
or swap in a bigger motor like the 3.0L or 4.0L V6s
**I would think his truck still used the same EEC IV that a DP DIS does but not sure since I think 96' is when they started switch to the OBII deal. Either way I think he could still drop in a 2.3T but with the OBII he would probly have to swap engine harnesses. Now that is just a guess on my part.**
JamesBaumann
Member
A couple things that you may want to do may include the following.
- New High flow exhaust
- Air Induction
- Ignition components ie. bigger plug wires, nicer plugs, new distibutor cap and rotor (However, these will not increase horsepower, just increase throttle responsiveness and you may notice a little higher performance at higher rpm's)
- Bump timing
This is about all I can think of off the top of my head, hope it helps a little.
- New High flow exhaust
- Air Induction
- Ignition components ie. bigger plug wires, nicer plugs, new distibutor cap and rotor (However, these will not increase horsepower, just increase throttle responsiveness and you may notice a little higher performance at higher rpm's)
- Bump timing
This is about all I can think of off the top of my head, hope it helps a little.
You could fabricate yourself a cold air induction, or I think there are 1 or 2 companies that make one. Check out James Duff (company name, but I don't have a link for you).
Also, a mild cam would give you an extended rpm range with little lose in torque.
Also, a mild cam would give you an extended rpm range with little lose in torque.
GTPhreak
Founding Member
96+ used EEC5/OBD2. they can be "rigged" to run an eec4 computer, or reharness everything back to EEC4 spec
Just saw you had a 95GT...nice. I roll a 94GT. have a pic in my sig
Just saw you had a 95GT...nice. I roll a 94GT. have a pic in my sig
Theres was a Ranger CAI on ebay last night so I would check it out.
-make sure your Ranger has a tube header if not put one on.
-better exhaust system like delete the pre-cat and put a high flowcat/muffler on.
-Full MotorCraft tune-up.
-Disconnect the knock sensor (heck if it works on a 2.3T it may help on a N/A)
-cam
-mill the head
-polish the intakes. (don't gut )
-75 shot nitrous
Thats the typical stuff I can think of
-make sure your Ranger has a tube header if not put one on.
-better exhaust system like delete the pre-cat and put a high flowcat/muffler on.
-Full MotorCraft tune-up.
-Disconnect the knock sensor (heck if it works on a 2.3T it may help on a N/A)
-cam
-mill the head
-polish the intakes. (don't gut )
-75 shot nitrous
Thats the typical stuff I can think of
It's too bad you don't want to do a motor swap. A 5.0 will drop right in. That's what I did. But I had a 3.0 to start with.
That will be good for mid 14's or less in the 1/4. And tons of fun.
But, to each his own. I would look into porting if at all possible. And raise the compression by milling the head, if you do port. A header is a must, and get a smooth intake tube and larger filter.
Also, check out rangerpowersports.com
That will be good for mid 14's or less in the 1/4. And tons of fun.
But, to each his own. I would look into porting if at all possible. And raise the compression by milling the head, if you do port. A header is a must, and get a smooth intake tube and larger filter.
Also, check out rangerpowersports.com
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