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joshd302

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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

 

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In all honesty, bolt on gains are going to be small. You will notice them, but they certainly won't make your truck fast.
Keeping that in mind, putting on a different exhaust is fun, because you get an aggressive sound too.

 

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For $800 you could probably turboswap. I think '96 can run an EEC IV 2.3T, right?

Ash

 

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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.**

 

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So what kind of bolt ons would you recommend. I don't want to do a turbo or engine swap. I just want a little more power for my daily driver.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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

 

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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

 

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Thanks for the help everyone. I think I am going to go with a good tune up and cold air induction..Maybe an exhuast in a few weeks.

 

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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