Project: 4ced

[reggioisme]

this is my first post and i thought that i would make it pretty good for everyone...there are no pics but will in one week building the motor this weekend and will have pictures taken in the process
Truck details:
= 96 ranger standard cab 5 speed with 183,940
the start of my project started with a blowin timing belt...fixed the timing belt and ran like **** so i took it to the machine shop to see what was wrong with it...ended up having two bent valves and a crack in it.
replaced the head with a 92 mustang head that i got a complete n/a motor for $130
out of the mustang motor i used:
= connecting rods
= head (valves included)
= upper and lower intake
= fuel rail
fully built 96 block and head:
= 8-1 compression
= bored .030
= 92 connecting rods
= arp bolts anywhere possible
= felpro 1035 headgasket
= .460 lift comp cam
= esslinger dual valve springs and retainers
= port and polished head with custom valve job
= jess's cheap solution clutch
turbo kit consists of:
= 60# injectors
= garrett t3/t4 turbo with .70 a/r .48 a/r
= -4an telfon oil feed -10an oil drain
= 31x12x3 front mount intercooler with 3" piping
= center mount turbo header
= tial f38 wastegate
= greddy type rz blow off valve
= aem boost controller
= aem wideband
= 255 walbro fuel pump
= 90mm MAF
misc.:
= vacuum distribution block
= 4x4 aluminum custom upper intake
= 4.6 65mm throttle body
= egr delete
= solid rubber mounts
= 2.5" full exhaust with flowmaster 40
= msd coil packs
= taylor spark plug wires
= sct tuned

[smashed96gt]

Sounds like it should be a pretty good build.

[reggioisme]

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[AirBender]

looks like you have a good start to some fun times. didnt see what pistons you are using. also just out of curiosity, how did you bend valves on a non interference motor?

[radrangerXLT]

just out of curiosity, how did you bend valves on a non interference motor?

I was wondering the exact same thing.


Lookin' good so far. Keep it coming!

[Riddle_Rob]

Thanks for sharing pics of the return bung.
I've seen Jess' before and a few others and am STILL scared to do it. BUT, I might just give er hell soon as I buy a return line + fittings here.

Looks good man, that's a clean block.

[MR.2.3-T]

if the exhaust system isnt long enough...

(via- i wanna be cool and chop off my exhaust after the cat so its really loud)

...it will not retain enough heat, causing the valves to warp/bend.

learned that my 2nd week of school at UTI. and i love it!


-Marty

[AirBender]

yeah, thats almost a good reason on a n/a engine but doesnt apply to a turbo setup.....on a n/a engine it would burn valves.

[nagelandy55]

Looks really good so far!

[reggioisme]

exhaust is fine...and couldnt find any markings on the pistons to show where the valves hit...when i went to the machine shop they put a vacuum test on the exhaust and intake side and found two valves that werent sealing...im using oem replacement pistons i will have more pictures up this week when the motor gets put together

[D94R]

valves that weren't sealing? Did they run these tests dirty (as in didn't disassemble the head first and clean everything). You may have just needed new valve seats there. Where did they say the crack was?

[reggioisme]

the crack was inbetween the valve seats in the first cylinder combustion chamber

[reggioisme]

more progress
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[Riddle_Rob]

Wow. You caught up to where I am atm and passed me by threading in head studs lol. Good stuff.

[AJ_Fritz]

heheh thread studing bastards!! lol

looking very nice!

[reggioisme]

got the motor basically done this is the progress i got done today
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[reggioisme]

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[reggioisme]

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one day of working is three post of pictures hope you all enjoy

[radrangerXLT]

That's a good bit of work for one day. Looks killer!

[Riddle_Rob]

Damn. Very very nice. I like the color scheme. Where'd you get valve cover? Also, not usings timing cover? Using an E-Fan? Did you use a gasket on your oil pickup?

[reggioisme]

the valve cover is off of the 92 mustang motor, looks better without the timing cover, but timing is still good, electric fan yes just because i can, and yes there is a gasket for the oil pickup i just grinded off the tab that mounts onto one of the main caps because i now have arp studs so there was no way to put it on

[reggioisme]

the motor is now ready to drop in just have to get a new harmonic balancer, put the belt on, oil drain and oil filter
Heres what i got done today
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[reggioisme]

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[DangerRanger01]

Looking good!!! I like the custom intake....need to make one for myself once my build goes up. How big of an intercooler are you running?

[reggioisme]

custom intake was 10 for aluminum and 60 bucks for someone to weld it and the intercooler is a 31x12x3 front mount with 3 inch intercooler piping

[reggioisme]

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[Riddle_Rob]

WOOOW Thats soooo yummy.

Nice size turbo, looks to be bigger then mine.

I like the studs you used for the lower intake.

Love the valve cover. Pretty sure I mentioned that before.

Intake is pretty neat. 65mm TB?

Should be pretty gnarly going off the stats in your signature.

[nagelandy55]

Wow very clean engine. Doer once and doer right!

Did you just pick that turbo up cheap or did you actually size it to the engine? You might be trying to push too much air into your motor in the lower RPM's with that one ..... maybe someone else will chime in on it.

[speedaddict]

That is an awesome build, You did a great job. Wish i could do an upper intake like that.

[reggioisme]

i got the turbo for $200 its going to spool pretty low too, hopefully it will be a fun ride

[nagelandy55]

Yes i realize it will spool up fast but i have a feeling you might get some compressor surge in the lower rpm's with that .70A/R cold side. Or maybe not.

[speedaddict]

I'm running a garrett .60A/R cold side, and .48A/R hot side. I realize it'll spool fast yeah, but if i was gonna go bigger i would leave my cold side where its at and go for a bigger hot side.

[reggioisme]

alright, i got a question on intercooler piping, i have a 3" kit and was told that its harder to tune with 3" over 2.5", but there isnt much piping so would it truely make a difference

[reggioisme]

i have everything to finish the truck so next week ill finally have my first drive in it

[muddpawz]

where did you get all your shiney OEM replacement parts? Or did you clean the originals off of the engine realy well? Looking good man, im sure i not alone when I say I cant wait to SEE it run!! Keep up the awsome build report too!

[reggioisme]

basically every single part of the motor is gone through either in the parts cleaner, wire wheeled, or sandblasted then painted with two coats of either black or alumium then 2 coats of clear. pretty much everything has been reconditioned or replaced

[speedaddict]

Best way to do it!

[reggioisme]

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[Riddle_Rob]

Very nice :) Pretty. I like the setup you have for your coil packs.

[reggioisme]

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[speedaddict]

Sweet looking motor man!

[AJ_Fritz]

looking good!

[reggioisme]

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[Riddle_Rob]

Love It!

[speedaddict]

How it drive?

BTW, wheres my custom upper intake? lol. That cleans under the hood up so much!

[reggioisme]

im finally starting it/driving it today im getting exhaust done right now...i could probably get you an intake made possibly

[Riddle_Rob]

Ooh Ooh Me Too Me Too!

[speedaddict]

How much $ we talking?

[TURBO Ranger]

Zip ties to the rescue!!!!! Lol, our lives would be so much harder without zipties, duct tape, and spray paint lol. Really nice tho man, it should run rather nicely.

[reggioisme]

so i got the exhaust done today, put the coolant in, put power steering fluid in, put gas in, the last thing to do is put the tune on the computer...the tune doesnt want to go onto the computer so i wont be able to run it this weekend or this fall at all which really sucks because its been down for 7-8 months now

[speedaddict]

Why cant you run it this fall? And what you mean tune wont go onto your computer? what tuning system you running?

[jfive]

curious is the little plastic jug for water methanol injection or something. and if you don't know about devils own has a kit for the super coupe tbird that would work perfect for you. cost is 375.00 for the stage 2 kit. so you must live up north to be done for the year. know the feeling im in montana and truck loves to spin the tires when i don't want it to here. one time i had to drive it in the snow and at a stop light the tires started to spin at an idle and almost put me in the ditch.

[speedaddict]

That plastic jug is for radiator overflow.

[reggioisme]

the plastic container is for radiator overflow...i am tuning with the sct x-cal 3 from jesse i can use the tuner until it says turn key on dont start engine so there is something wrong with the communication between my ecu and the tuner i really hope that i can get this figured out

[reggioisme]

alright tonight was very good news my stupid self when i put the motor in let the bolt on the ecu harness that goes into the cab not tight and i remember when i put it in that i was going to do it later so i tightened it up and plugged in the tuner and it starts working, but i started to have fuel coming out in the engine so i have to fix that tomorrow and im starting it tomorrow FINALLLY!!!!:peelout:

[Riddle_Rob]

YAY!
Video is a must.

[jfive]

i agree a video is a must. if i could do it again i would have filmed my first engine build. definately will with the next though. so did you port that head your self or did you have it done. just wondering cause the head wasn't surfaced but the port job looks really good.

[reggioisme]

im for sure going to take a video of the first start up because i built the motor when i was 17 and i just turned 18 so its kinda cool saying that i built the motor...i port and polished the head myself and if you look through the tread there are pictures of the head surfaced and all that jazz

[reggioisme]

Was finally able to start it up and was able to shoot a short video of it, still having problems with tuning
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[AirBender]

dont ya love how a nice cam sounds iin a 4 banger?????? good job.

[Riddle_Rob]

Yummy.

[jfive]

where did you get that intake and does it go on the ranger lower or mustang. looks good and does have some loop to it. sound good. i know everyone is putting flowmasters on but i think i might do a one chamber muffler or some sort of import muffler.

[rangergt]

Good job! Sounds good:thumbsup: .

[Riddle_Rob]

Question for ya or anyone who reads this..

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I want to know how you went about cutting down the coil tower at the top. Your's looks so clean like you bought it that way. Obviously it has to be done since I'm mocking it up and the tower is hitting the front of the turbo. Does not having the top bolt effect anything?

[reggioisme]

i used a band saw to cut the mounts off then grinded it smooth to my liking, but i cut it to the angle of the lines already there and its still really tight to the block with only two bolts and i kinda figured that the serpt. belt would hold it with the amount of pressure the tensioner puts on it

[fordnut71]

i used a sawall an die grinder to blend it in.

[Riddle_Rob]

I have a hacksaw and grinder with cutting discs lol. I think I'm going to cut it along that line you mention BUT leave the top bolt hole. I think it will work out for me :) find out later tonight !!

[speedaddict]

I cut the top of the tower off and welded it to the power steering bracket where the a/c comp went. Look's really good right there and is out of the way.

And yeah i cut the top hole out too. 2 bolts is plenty

[reggioisme]

or you could cut it leave the hole if you really want it then mount your coil packs on the firewall

[jfive]

saw this one done and it looked really good. Had the coil packs mounted at the back of the valve cover on the firewall.

[rangerdanger]

nice job!

[reggioisme]

i put a little more money into the truck and put an actual air intake temp sensor in and relocated the maf/air filter now i finally am able to use the whole rpm range and it runs pretty good just a few more adjustments on the tune and it will be running a lot better...i probably shoot a video in the new couple days

[reggioisme]

well i didnt get the chance to get a video and not its snowing, so the truck is being put up for the winter where there are some plans in store for spring

[speedaddict]

I'm glad i dont put my truck up for the winter. Down here its always summer!!!

except for those occasional cold fronts lol

[reggioisme]

scrapped up some money this is what i did=
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I'm going to also wrap my wastegate dump tube and the downpipe down to where it meets the wastegate dump...later on i would like to find a cheap turbo blanket...in a little bit ill be getting an electric fan finally...i also plan on flipping the rear shackles which equals a two inch drop then reducing wheel hop with the clamp idea on the leaf springs

ran into something interesting which i need some help on is that i have coolant coming out from the headgasket i have the felpro 1035 headgasket so i dont see that being bad so i think that the head studs got stretched out just enough so im going to go back and retorque them hopefully that fixes my problem

last thing is that i need some more help on find some cheap mods that i can do over the winter to get just a little bit more power out of it

[Riddle_Rob]

I was debating doing a wrap as well.

I figured though that I would ceramic coat mine. Can get it done locally for $120. We'll see what happens.

Looks good though. Every little bit helps.

[fordnut71]

coating would be better then the wraping. the header is already thin enough an its going to retain a lot of heat in the bends causing a blow out an cracks.

[reggioisme]

Got a little exhaust wrap happy:
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[fordnut71]

thats a lot of wrap, down pipe looks good. just a question tho y the braided line an waist pipe?

[Skyy_4life]

this has to be one of my favorite builds.
i LOVE all the pictures. glad you put alot of them!
reminds me of my own build.
one question though.
did the compressor housing of your turbo hit your header when installed?
i run a .50trim turbo and i had to space the turbo up one inch in order
to make it fit.
the trucks looks amazing and really looking forward to more info on your build
and dont forget the pics too
:)

[nagelandy55]

That braided line looks like the oil return.

[reggioisme]

the braided line is the oil drain because the way that its on it touchs the header and i dont want to burn a hole in it so i heat wrapped it

i added the spacer because i couldnt get the banjo fittings on the wastegate due to the compressor houseing

here are some more pictures of the wheat field

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[reggioisme]

cleaned the truck up today as you could see before it was a little dirty in the engine bay
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[Riddle_Rob]

That 4" IC piping? Massive!

[reggioisme]

no its not 4" its 3"

[Riddle_Rob]

Hmm guess my regular aspect ratio video on my widescreen monitor is making things seem larger then they are. Like pictures of piping... and women. That explains alot hahahaha.

[jfive]

I really like how that intake looks. In fact just the whole engine compartment for that matter. Good job man.

[reggioisme]

thanks jfive

[Skyy_4life]

holy sexy that looks nice, love the upper intake. when is mine being shipped and how much is it going to cost :)

[reggioisme]

thanks sky, its not bad for a young kid...im actually considering getting intakes made for people ill have to look into it tho

[Riddle_Rob]

Edit:
Answered my own question.

I used your idea with the custom upper but, I used the ranger lower so my upper is really long and I didn't take extra steps to see if it cleared everything and now it's hitting the wiper motor. SOOO time to hack up my nice new custom upper to fix it... gah.

[reggioisme]

riddle lets see some pictures of your upper what year manifold did you use?

[BogusSVO]

where are you getting the OE replacement pistons? what part number? TRW used to have forged replacemnts,, but they are spotty to find..

*edit* they look like hyper pistons, keep a good tune!!

great looking build!

[reggioisme]

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search up h559p you will find them online i had the guy that did my head work get a bunch of parts for me because he got a discount

[BogusSVO]

I didnt have to search.. I have the sealed power piston catalog LOL cat 604 (2002)
Page 42

H559P is a Hypereuyectectic piston, takes ring set E441K
recessed head with offset D shape .095 deep

rings are 2-2.00mm
1- 4.76mm
comp distance is 1.577
pin Dia .9122
Piston MIN clearances .0015@ 2.25 from top of head.

[reggioisme]

that sounds about right

[Riddle_Rob]

riddle lets see some pictures of your upper what year manifold did you use?

I used the one from my donor engine which was a 97.
Looks like you used the one from turbocoupe etc.

It was my own damn fault, I told the fabricator to finish it with the measures he had instead of test fitting. I think I have an easy fix though. Just hope it doesn't cost me too much more.

I took some quick snappies.

They don't show it toooo well but, you get the idea.
I have a feeling I'm going to have some major surgery done to make this thing work or remove the wiper motor completely and rainx the window.

Yes, it's 100% my fault for not test fitting it like the fabricator (Joe) asked to do so now I've just gotta deal with it.

Pics:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/Stranger%20Build/clearance001Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/Stranger%20Build/clearance002Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/Stranger%20Build/clearance003Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/Stranger%20Build/clearance004Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/Stranger%20Build/clearance005Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/Stranger%20Build/clearance006Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/Stranger%20Build/clearance007Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/Stranger%20Build/clearance008Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/Stranger%20Build/clearance010Large.jpg

[Riddle_Rob]

I'm just going to get him to cut a bigger angle off the back to tuck it under the wiper motor. I can't shorten it as the last runner is already at the back wall of the plenum.

[jfive]

Looks good man. nice welds.

[reggioisme]

my manifold is for a 92 mustang 2.3

when i was looking at your pictures i was going to to say just cut it more at an angle what throttle body is that? looks good tho

[reggioisme]

you should take off the lower intake and port that :D

[Riddle_Rob]

Yea that's the plan now I guess. Bigger angle cut and new top plate.

It's a 70mm Cobra TB.

[jfive]

my manifold is for a 92 mustang 2.3

when i was looking at your pictures i was going to to say just cut it more at an angle what throttle body is that? looks good tho

I would like to see how this is. I have the same intakes and I am trying to figure out what I am gonna do.

[reggioisme]

jfive check out pages 3,5,9 they all have the intake in them and i have two 3/8 fittings on the back of the intake too

[jfive]

Thats perfect. So how did you get the valve cover to look like that. Did you strip the paint and repaint it or is that ceramic coated or what. Looks really good. Did you port the lower at the cylinder head, if so do you have any pictures. I have three sets of these intakes so I have some extras to mess around with.

[reggioisme]

the valve cover is just cleaned up and painted with duplicolor aluminum like the rest of the motor i think on page 3 i ported as much as i could get at from the top and going into the cylinder head

[fordnut71]

what it cost to have that upper made up rob ???

[Riddle_Rob]

Too much ahahah. $250. For all of the materials and time spent on it. He also had to fix up my flange I cut off for him as I cut it off with an angle grinder... hahaha.

[jfive]

did you at least use a cut off disc.

[Riddle_Rob]

Yes. Just it was difficult as it was a 4" disc and I didn't bother touching it up afterwards because I knew he would anyways.

Anyways, enough poopin in this thread haha.

More about this engine!!

[jfive]

So what did you do about the vacuum off the intake. I have been wondering about that myself. The part goes to the fuel rail, and the egr valve, and i think the heater or something on that other side, and the brake booster. Also have you taken it around the block yet. We have had a few days of nice weather that have tempted me to take out my other truck just to remember what hp feels like. I am having withdrawls, and i feel like I am so far away from my truck being done. I do enjoy this build, and the way you did this thread. Also how many pounds are you gonna run total. Can't wait for spring to see a driving video.

[reggioisme]

all my vacuum is off of a 5/8 hose into a vaccum distribution block on the fuse box and a line to the vacuum booster...i have no egr valve either so it kinda made it a little bit more cleaner...i am currenting driving the truck because my other car is down...it currenting is at 18psi burns them in 1,2 whenever i want 3 and 4th when its wet

[reggioisme]

well bad news tonight i was out cruising around with my buddy how his ninja and took off from a light started to get on it a little bit get into second start getting into it a little bit more and KABAM all i see is smoke, i look in the rear view mirror and see a piece of metal jumping across the road and almost a 2 foot wide oil line...ooooo shit i just blew my shit up....yup i did
ITS OFFICAL I BLEW MY MOTOR UP
i blew up the first piston or rod not sure what yet the front sump of the pan is not there anymore but no big holes in the block ill get some pictures tomorrow of the damage not sure what i want to do with the truck now

[jfive]

I was really afraid of this happening to you, with those pistons. This shows you can't use cast or hyper pistons. I really feel for you though. I think you should be able to build it again, if you can find an engine and a set of forged pistons. Sorry to hear, and don't give up.

[speedaddict]

aw no!! That sucks man. It can be rebuilt. pics, so we can asses the situation. :(

[reggioisme]

im not sure exactly what broke...im getting pictures today...is it bad that im not really pissed off that it blew up but gives me a reason to pull it out and tear it down again?

[speedaddict]

No thats not bad thats good!!

Means it'll be even badder!!

BTW, what pistons did you go with? "This shows you can't use cast or hyper pistons." Just wondering?

[jfive]

just look on page 2 or 3. they are the replacement pistons they make from federal mogul I believe.

[reggioisme]

Went back to where it blew up about 20 hours after it happened

This is where it was on fire for a bit
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0178.jpg
started here:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0169.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0170.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0172.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0173.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0174.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0167.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0166.jpg
Heres what i found on the side of the road:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0176.jpg
I looked under the truck and first saw this
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0179.jpg
Then got under it some more and saw this
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0181.jpg
Then i shit my pants when i saw this
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0184.jpg

I cant get a shot of the hole in the block because its right at the alternator bracket

[jfive]

In all reality, you can reuse alot of your stuff. Hopefully the head is untouch, or at least enough that it can be reused. Did you upgrade your rod bolts. I think it just a bit of detonation, on those piston, and a combination of the boost on the pistons. I put a rod through my original ranger engine, and the oil pan. Had two holes in the block, and one in the oil pan that you could stick you hand though. I ended up driving it 4 more miles until it really lost power and decided to trailer it the other 4 miles I had to go. I wish I had pulled the head to see if it was still good, cause my buddy took it in for scrap. Hope you can get another engine and build it up even better. I really like how clean you did everything.

[speedaddict]

holy cow. Thats alot of carnage.... man that sucks.

Whats all that caused from?

[reggioisme]

im not sure yet

[Skyy_4life]

yea let us know if you find out how it happend, looks alot like my 4.3 S10 when that engine went out last winter. did you loose oil pressure do ya know?

[speedaddict]

I imagine so. big time

[reggioisme]

im going to pulling the motor this weekend and maybe tear it down then ill have some more news on what happened

[reggioisme]

pulled the motor out and tore it down wheres what happened when it blew up
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0185.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0186.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0187.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0188.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0189.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0190.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0191.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0192.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0193.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0194.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/103_0195.jpg

im going to get the head checked out soon its either going to stay turbod or its going to be a little bit higher compression n/a motor need to find another motor tho

[fordnut71]

i think you have bent valves in the head also. looks like valve marks on the top of that piston your holding. dont look like the walls or crank has any scoring , so you might be able to do a rebuild.

[DangerRanger01]

Gross...i'm so sorry. What pistons did you end up using?? What do you think caused this?

[reggioisme]

hypereutectic pistons with factory forged pistons i think it happened because of a lean condition

[jfive]

I think he said he has a hole in the block too, so no rebuild, but blocks are cheap. I would just look for a rebuilder, and do it with forged pistons, and arp wav locs, and reuse everything else that you can. hope you can afford it. I know it must be frustrating to have this happen.

[speedaddict]

talk about carnage.

Hyper pistons+ Lean= very bad things.

I vote for rebiuild turbo motor.
Turbo didnt get hurt did it?

[AirBender]

not to bring up tf but, there are a few turbo engines up for sale in your area right now on there.

[reggioisme]

yea it kinda sucks that it happened and im not sure when i will be able to get the funds to rebuild it and the block is not rebuild able because there is a gatorade cap sized hole in the side of the block where the alternator bracket it...i just need to find a 2.3 from a 95-97 ranger and then decide more on what to do parting everything out and selling the truck is an option too

[Riddle_Rob]

If you feel like driving to Canada, I have a spare 96 Ranger shortblock :D Could trade for something you have layin around? LOL

[fordnut71]

wouldnt be a long drive its only a 4 hour run between you 2

[speedaddict]

meet halfway :hehe:

[rangergt]

Wow, that's one hell of a mess. Sorry to see that. Time to upgrade and keep the junk as sovenirs.

I threw a rod in my 351w, broke in 4 pieces almost 5 and the arp rod bolts were still torqued and intact. I kept it in fact I've got most of my broken parts still. You broke it good and I agree with fordnut71 check for bent valves.

[reggioisme]

im kinda tempted to sell off everything...sorry guys

[DangerRanger01]

I think your valves are okay. Look at his pistons before he installed them. i've also noticed that circle on other people's pistons:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/026.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/030.jpg

And i totally be interested in some of your parts if you do deside to sell.

[reggioisme]

the damage is where the stamped lettering is on the top of the pistons

[reggioisme]

well im going to bring this back from the dead...there is a new setup in the truck
ill get more pics when its not dark out
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/newtruck1.jpg

[reggioisme]

Picked this up from a member on trs...had a undercoating on it stripped it and put on some primer until i decide when and what i want to paint the truck
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/000_0181.jpg

[reggioisme]

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/105_6266.jpg

picked it up for 30 bucks just need a boot that will work thats decently priced anyone know what the part number is for the hurst boot that is suppose to come with it?

[fordnut71]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HUU-1148429/
this looks very close to it

[muddpawz]

dude WTH!!! $30 bucks!!!! thats an awesome steal congrats! Trucks coming along well looks like keep 'em coming

[reggioisme]

picking up a tonneau cover tonight for 80 bucks...then i dont know what im getting next its either getting dropped, water meth, rims and tires, 8.8 need help on choosing

[jfive]

Not saying this is the best choice, but i would do meth injection next. Keep it going though.

[fordnut71]

Do a 8.8. You can make a 500 hp motor buy no good if you can't get it on the ground

[Riddle_Rob]

Ditto. 8.8. Kill many birds with one stone. Lower + upgraded rear + discs!!! If you get one with discs + POSI!!!

[Skyy_4life]

id go with the 8.8 and drop at the same time, lower the rear 3" with the exploder 8.8 with rear discs, thats what i did.

and i also found one that had the stock lateral bars.
some simple modifications and the lat bars go from the rear end to the frame for extra support.

[reggioisme]

well its a no go on the tonneau cover, but i have the money to spend so i talked to a guy about an 8.8 out of a mountaineer with 80-90,000 with 3.73ls disc brakes for 200 bucks only thing is that i cant fit the discs over 14s

[Skyy_4life]

so save the rear end, purchase all new brake stuff for it, and let it sit around until you can get like 18's or something, 18's look good after a truck is lowered.

[fordnut71]

you can get explorer rims in 15" that fit over the disk brakes. the 95 explorer had 15" rims

[reggioisme]

yea i might have a temporary set up on 16" ranger rims from my brother until i can get money for 17s or 18s like i want but........i got this now

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/88rearend.jpg


It needs new rotors/pads(crown vic), brake lines, need to figure out the parking brake, two sway bar bushings, paint it, metal diff cover, and u bolt brackets....hopefully i can use these traction bars that are already on it :)

[jfive]

Looks like a three link setup.

[fordnut71]

Looks like a three link setup.

its from a 5l explorer. they had factory traction bars an vibration damper over the 4.0l trucks.

[radrangerXLT]

What's it look like on the caliper for the e-brake cable attachment? If it is anything like a SN95 mustang rear disc set-up, you can use your factory Ranger cables and two short pieces of pipe to make it work.

[jfive]

you got it for a good deal. Found one locally for 300, but pretty sure it isn't a limited slip, which is worth alot more in my opinion.

[reggioisme]

yea i thought so im hoping that it was a good buy after i put a little bit more money into it, if been trying to look to see how i can hook up the ebrake and cant come up with anything and i really need one...i might be cleaning it up this weekend and see what the gears look like inside the guy said that it has 80-90k

[reggioisme]

heres the rear end all cleaned up

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/105_6274.jpg

debating on an aftermarket diff cover or just paint the stock one

soon to do the back of the frame in por 15

[muddpawz]

I had to use two passenger side parking brake cables on my 98 8.8 because the factory driver side explorer cable was too short and rubbed my wheel. A seat spring from my 94 bench seat was strong enough to keep it off the wheel when not engaged, but that was a temporary fix at best. So now I have two passenger side cables and it is a bit soft, but works great with no clearance issues.

[Skyy_4life]

that 8.8 looks sexy, the exact same one i have lol.

but mine has a cool chrome 50hp diff cover. lol

yep, 50hp :yesnod:

[Riddle_Rob]

HAHAHA wow you move quick. Looks like mine did when I put it in.

I got me a polished aluminum cover. Looks good and was cheap/factory iirc.

[reggioisme]

anyone know where i can get a cheap cover that is the 50hp cover like skyy or does anyone have an aftermarket one for sale used?

[Riddle_Rob]

Here? RPS? Local mustang forums?

[reggioisme]

cant find anything

[dangeranger93]

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/classifieds/showentry.php?e=132&catid=7

should and about 56 hp

[reggioisme]

i already pmd the guy and no response...its kinda one of the ones that i want too

[Riddle_Rob]

That's a nice cover.

Was just ebaying and holy, those things aren't cheap.

Chrome one's aren't too bad. Same with the polished ones like mine.

[Foolee]

That's what I'm running, a trick flow diff cover. I payed $50us shipped from a guy on rps. They also come with APR SS mounting hardware, so make sure you get it as well. ;)

[Skyy_4life]

damn thats a nice cover, i want one like that for my 4x4. summit racing has some nice ones also, but again with summits charges Arm+Leg+First Born....

[Riddle_Rob]

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/classifieds/showentry.php?e=123&catid=7

THere's a trick flow for $50. :)

[reggioisme]

i guess i forgot to upload this one
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2010-12-24140915.jpg

[fordnut71]

looks good now you just need a shifter boot.

[reggioisme]

yea...thats not at the top of my list of things that i need/want...just found a set of drop beams for real cheap that im going to try and pick up in the next couple days

[Skyy_4life]

wont the stock boot fit?

[reggioisme]

i got rid of the stock boot and ya got to show off the hurst not cover it up thats just imo

[reggioisme]

alright well the guy ended up pming me back the trick flow diff cover will be here by the end of the week....now what to buy?

[AirBender]

buy a flatrate box and stick the cover in it and send it to me..... :D ill of course cover shipping......:sifone:

[D94R]

Hands down this cover (http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=5&products_id=180) is the best 8.8 cover. I'll never use anything else. I used it on my 8.8 swapped Cherokee and it took some good beating.

It's overkill for a street truck, but what the hell.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/images/Ford%2088%20cover%202%2017%2008.jpg

[reggioisme]

for 60 bucks shipped for a trick flow that was only used for mock up with no fluids i couldnt go wrong

d94r that cover to me fits more means for an off road truck that takes a beating against the cover itself where the trick flow looks more street/strip/badass factor

[CopyKat]

I was going to recomend the ruff stuff one also.

Think of it this way, you had the aluminum oil pan. what happened to it when the engine blew up? Those mag covers look pretty but it's the same deal.

I have a metal cover on my truck, and I built one for a buddy of mine. He blew up a locker and a cross pin. Not one drop of oil hit the ground when it went pop.

If you plan to race the truck, the guys on the track will thank you lots if you can keep the oil in the truck.

Sell the Mag cover and get your money back and go with the ruff Stuff cover. I've seen one up close and they are BEEF!

Much rather have a steel one over the Aluminum anyday.

[fordnut71]

I was going to recomend the ruff stuff one also.

Think of it this way, you had the aluminum oil pan. what happened to it when the engine blew up? Those mag covers look pretty but it's the same deal.

I have a metal cover on my truck, and I built one for a buddy of mine. He blew up a locker and a cross pin. Not one drop of oil hit the ground when it went pop.

If you plan to race the truck, the guys on the track will thank you lots if you can keep the oil in the truck.

Sell the Mag cover and get your money back and go with the ruff Stuff cover. I've seen one up close and they are BEEF!

Much rather have a steel one over the Aluminum anyday.

the trick flow isnt cast,they are designed to be a cross brace for the bearing caps. such as you would put a brace on the main caps of a 302.

[oldcarfart]

Why not using a windage tray?

[oldcarfart]

Don't forget disc/disc master cyl. and metering/prop valve for new rear brakes.

[reggioisme]

the windage tray doesnt fit with a aluminum oil pan only metal...no need for a mast cylinder swap ill be getting 12" brakes in the front soon enough

[reggioisme]

got the diff cover today its pretty beefy
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/105_6279.jpg

the rear end is complete

[Riddle_Rob]

That actually would look sharp. I like it. Good job.

[reggioisme]

got some updates...made new gaskets/vents for the hurst and fired her up for the first time in a few months

also bought a set of these that i got for 75 shipped brand new

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/105_6283.jpg

i have a set of teardrop 16s (still need to find tires) that ill be running as temps until i get taxes done with to see how much i get from that and ill be get 17 silver fr500s depending on how much i get back

its starting to warm up so ill be starting to work on it some more, which means more updates

[oldcarfart]

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/100_2926.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/100_2923.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/100_2925.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/100_2924.jpg

Are you going with turbo heat "blanket"?

[oldcarfart]

Zip ties to the rescue!!!!! Lol, our lives would be so much harder without zipties, duct tape, and spray paint lol. Really nice tho man, it should run rather nicely.

Don't forget Velcro! <grin>

[reggioisme]

wow those pics are from a lonnnnng time ago on the old setup...i would like to get a blanket tho

[reggioisme]

GUESS WHAT IM DOING!!!!!!

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-03-15102658.jpg

[dangeranger93]

1. painting the frame
2. 4 link
3. making a hover craft because wheels are gay

did i get it?

[fordnut71]

putting in explorer springs an axle so you can run wider tires

[speedaddict]

Custom tube frame?

[Ron83ranger]

stealing someone elses bed and rear axle.

[muddpawz]

Tracs!!! Installing a custom trac setup for snow days!!!??

[Ryan]

Installing a lightning rod for the flux capacitor while racing turtles in ass-less chapps on a wood flatbeded Ranger!

[reggioisme]

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-03-16114550.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-03-16114600.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-03-16151232.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-03-16160948.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-03-16161000.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-03-16161014.jpg

[speedaddict]

So you boxed the rear adding strength, killed the rust, and preventing anymore rust from forming. And the purpose for this was what? :hehe:

And I don't see the lightning rod anywhere? What the crap!! :)

[jfive]

You doing air ride with a 4 link? I would be doing something for traction, if I went through the trouble of taking the whole back apart. Whats happening to the mustang? Springs coming, hurry up. LOL

[turbo_steve]

4 link. You dont cut the spring perches off the frame for anything else.

[reggioisme]

im painting the frame, replacing crossmembers, possible new shock mount, 8.8, brake lines, rebuilt turbo, exhaust, rims and tires, and big brake upgrade up front

[speedaddict]

Its gonna be one sweet ride. I know I told you before but you do good work.

[reggioisme]

Got the chance to work on the truck a little bit today

got another coat of paint on the frame and started the rebuilt on the holset
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/105_6290.jpg

Next time that i get the chance to work on it i will be putting in the 8.8 then there will be more pics

[Hoss]

Purty. I love living room turbo rebuilds... well, mine was a hotel room, but close enough...

[reggioisme]

bedroom rebuild...id have it all put together again but im going to bead blast some of the parts and throw them in the parts washer

[Skyy_4life]

nice man, how much did the rebuilt kit cost you? and was it from holset or knockoff?

[reggioisme]

it as about 55 got it from holset

[reggioisme]

i got the turbo cleaned up and bead blasted some of the components enjoy!
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/Turbobeadblasted.jpg

[Skyy_4life]

really nice, i thought about sand blasting my compressor housing to that color, but i think im gonna stick with the black for now. lol

[reggioisme]

thats just the aluminum of the housing itself i dont think that i would use sand tho...if you do try it on a low psi

The housing will be black again with HOLSET sanded down again

[fordnut71]

soda blasting might work.

[reggioisme]

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-03-28100420.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-03-28100438.jpg

[speedaddict]

Lookin great man. I always thought ya did a good job. :thumbsup:

[reggioisme]

well, i wont have the chance to do anything to the truck this week as the high school has spring break

Right now im working on under the cab forward on sanding down the frame so its smoother for por15, i have all the components for the big brake upgrade, and im waiting on rims and tires to arrive (not telling what style)

Need to do:
brake lines all around
Line lock so i dont have to mess with ebrake cables and ill have easy burnouts
shock mount bar in rear
shocks all around
get sway bars hooked up
install turbo
replace heater core line
dynomax ultra flow muffler
run exhaust pipe to back of the truck

[Skyy_4life]

looking good man! i gotta get around to putting more pics on here. all these pics you put up making me want to go work on my truck lol.

[reggioisme]

finally got a full day to work on the truck got the rest of the frame painted...now im working on the little stuff to get painted...i have all the brakes for it, line lock, dynomax ultra flow muffler, heater hose, and eccentrics, just waiting on rims and tires...its full force put together now its soo close yet so far away

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-03-30121221.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-12140119.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-12140104.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-12140055.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-12140044.jpg

[Riddle_Rob]

Shakey hands mcgee.

:P

[Skyy_4life]

lookin good, u doing this is your work? or is it a personal shop? i wish my boss would let me use a lift for a few days lol.

[reggioisme]

this is the high school auto shop that im working out of its the auto body side (the other side is the auto tech) that got shut down so there are 5 lifts on that side that arent being used and im the only one that works on that side...its nice to have the lift and a big ass air compressor and a media blaster at hand...its hard to get in to get some real progress done because i can only go when they are in school and i have the time off of work and when your using paint that takes about 5-8 hours to dry to put another coat on it takes up some time...if i was able to go to work then go work on the truck it would be done already

[Skyy_4life]

damn, thats badass. both of my automotive schools have all the lifts being used with waiting lists lol. i do all my work in my garage lol. looking real nice though, good progress.

[Riddle_Rob]

Yea that would be awesome. Mines on stands in garage. That's an upgrade over the previous 4 years where it was stands/jack in parking lot lol... occasionally parents garage.

[reggioisme]

it was on stands for the under the bed portion then i got the rear end on it, now i feel safe lifting it

[reggioisme]

was able to get some more work done, got another coat of por 15 on the rest of the frame and misc. parts and spindles, brake lines are done except for master to line lock to drivers side, and master to abs. also got the 12" brake brackets installed which is all i have pictures of for today
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-18084602.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-18084613.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-18084242.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-18084222.jpg

the other night i got bored and decided to try to tint my tail lights
left side done, right side stock
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-15222319.jpg
both done
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-15230225.jpg

[Riddle_Rob]

Sweet. I just did my brake brackets too.

Did you put clear over the tint on the tails?

[reggioisme]

its actually film

[D94R]

Them those new fangled invisible brakes?

[reggioisme]

Yea they are...you thought that drilled and slotted was the shit until you try these Hahaha actually the rotors are behind the truck still in boxes...I didn't put them on because I wanted to grind of what I wanted to then por15 what I could they will be on shortly just need some time off of work so I can get some real work done

[D94R]

No worry about brake dust and warping rotors that way.

Keep up the work man, it's looking good!

[reggioisme]

starting to make good progress on things now and i made up a checklist so im more on track...wheres what i got done today:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-20105416.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-20105427.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-20105438.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-20111922.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-20121254.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-20121246.jpg


i also picked up a tonneau cover last night for a 100 bucks and should finally have rims and tires coming in next week which will be the next time i have updates

[Riddle_Rob]

Mmmmm purdy.

[reggioisme]

my wonderful paint booth
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-24144924.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-24151017.jpg

THE FRONT END IS COMPLETE!!!!! finally
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-25110702.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-25110732.jpg

my 100 dollar tonneau cover still need to readjust it
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-25112723.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-25112733.jpg


and the motor is put together just need to fill up with more coolant
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-25121529.jpg

[Riddle_Rob]

Is it just me or does it look like that caliper isn't on there far enough?

Otherwise.. looks good UNTIL you find some beams :P

[reggioisme]

calipers are on all the way the pads sit real nice...im working with a guy right now on beams

[D94R]

Your truck is giving me a broner.

[reggioisme]

got the line lock in and all the brakes done and bled
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-26142034.jpg

then rims and tires came in so i was able to move it this is how it sits right now
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-26165910.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-26165900.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-26165848.jpg


she sits real nice good thing im going about 3 inchs lower soo hahaha

also shot a video has a dynomax ultra flow welded muffler with no tailpipe yet
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/th_video-2011-04-26-11-23-17.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/?action=view&current=video-2011-04-26-11-23-17.mp4)





Ima just kidding i stole those rims and tires off of another car in at the school so i can get it aligned tomorrow morning still waiting on the new ones to come in

enjoy more updates tomorrow

[Riddle_Rob]

I wanted to hear blow off LOL Oh well.

[reggioisme]

needy bastard

[reggioisme]

got the alignment done this morning and got it pretty dead nuts on so im happy with that, too bad i forgot what i got the specs to in the truck ill post them when i get the chance

was also able to get the rear fender wells undercoated
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-27112908.jpg

then when i put on the roll pan before winter i didnt have license plate lights so i came up with this great idea i love them
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-27112847.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-27175840.jpg

also was able to get a different deck installed, ballast for the HIDs installed, and was in the process of getting the electronic end of the line lock installed just have to figure out how to get a constant power to it and have it still be a clean install the switch and led light are installed just forgot to snap a pic of it

i also picked up some hardbody shocks for the rear so ill be making a shock mount maybe this weekend for those...still waiting on rims and tires

[reggioisme]

just picked this up today for 150 couldnt be happier
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-29221844.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-29221828.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-29221818.jpg


and he decided to toss in free drop springs
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/reggioisme/Turbo%20Ranger/2011-04-29221921.jpg

[rangergt]

All your chassis work and detailing/upgrading looks great:thumbsup:.

[reggioisme]

thanks...all the feedback has been well rewarding for all the hard work that ive put into this in the past month and a half

[D94R]

Progressive coils, nice. I wish I could have found a set when I was buying my Belltechs.

[muddpawz]

Any idea what or where the coils are from? That's gonna be sick when you get it all together

[reggioisme]

i have no idea what the coils are...they measure 13" so im not sure what they are

[D94R]

Steeda perhaps. I think they might have been the only ones making progressives for the pre 98 Rangers.

[Skyy_4life]

nice, are you gonna run the dream beams and coils? might have to put a 1in block in the rear or something, if you dont, if those are like 1" drop coils, im looking to buy them!!! lol

[reggioisme]

When the beams go in I'm going to flip my shackles and see where that sits but I'm not going to be running blocks in the rear at all...the coils ill probably end up test fitting because it seems like they are going to settle down a lot once there is weight on them which would be great because I don't think that ill be liking the cut coils to much...if I keep the drop coils ill sell my cut coils for cheap