Introduce Yourself.

[ben_2_go]

Ben 30 years old I live in upstate South Carolina.2001 Ranger standard cab step side.It has 2.5L automatic with a 3/3 drop.It doesn't look lowered.I had to measure it just to prove it to myself.LOL The tires have been replaced since this picture.Running 215-70-15.Factory size was 225-70-15.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb17/ben_2_go/Ford%20Ranger%20Parts/1023071746.jpg

[freebyrd24]

Hey everyone, Im Jim, Over in mass. i have a 1999 5 speed 2.5. I put an explorer rear end with 4.10's in the back, disc brakes all around. 4" lift springs I bought bring the truck back up around stock height, i think it may have raised it an inch or 2. rides real nice though. some cheapo american racing wheels on it too. im currently collecting pieces to run a turbo on the stock block, daily driver between 5-10 psi. and if all goes well maybe the motor will get a rebuild with rods and pistons and i'll push more boost. im extremely happy with the site created here and looking forward to learning a lot! Great job jess! :cool:

[ben_2_go]

Cool and yea.You probably did get an inch or 2 lift.If I am correct the explorer swap is only a 2 inch drop.I'm planning the swap later on.

[Spudguns]

Hey guys, I'm Jon 21, I live in Indianapolis home of the Colts! I can be found on RPS lurking but i plan on being here more often, thanks Jess!;)
Well heres my girlfriend, where all my money and time goes..
http://a805.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/58/l_3a2c7b00d01bc069e4092e8d76983abc.jpg
My favorite body style, its a 2000, 2.5 auto shortbed with 58k miles. I've done a little exterior mods, small sound system, and recently done a detroit locking diff. Im planning on lifting it 6in w/ 33s later on. The only thing keeping me from turboing it is this 4r44e auto tranny. wondering if it'll be ok with a shift kit and a small amount of boost 7-8psi...

[Jesshwarren]

You all know who I am, Jesse, Meadville Pa. 26 years old. You guys have some nice looking rides. :)
Thanx guys. I want to make this one of the best 2.3 /2.5L turbo sights on the net. A fun place to hang out. And help the turbo ranger community.

[ben_2_go]

You all know who I am, Jesse, Meadville Pa. 26 years old. You guys have some nice looking rides. :)
Thanx guys. I want to make this one of the best 2.3 /2.5L turbo sights on the net. A fun place to hang out. And help the turbo ranger community.

All hail JessHWarren.Our great leader.I don't know what kind of neo ranger shwastica to post for our forum. :p


I've been referring people to both forums.I include that this is the new and the other is for reference. :D

[freebyrd24]

Cool and yea.You probably did get an inch or 2 lift.If I am correct the explorer swap is only a 2 inch drop.I'm planning the swap later on.

hey ben, nice to meet you, and everyone else here! when i did my explorer axle, i used explorer leaf springs as well because i had heard that i could maintain stock ride height that way. well i did it and i was about at the bumpstops! it dropped a good 4-5 inches. in retrospec it made sense before it went from spring over axle, to spring under axle. I bought the stiffer 4 inch lift springs and gained back my stock height plus an inch or two. i did measurements before and after

[freebyrd24]

Hey guys, I'm Jon 21, I live in Indianapolis home of the Colts! I can be found on RPS lurking but i plan on being here more often, thanks Jess!;)
Well heres my girlfriend, where all my money and time goes..
http://a805.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/58/l_3a2c7b00d01bc069e4092e8d76983abc.jpg
My favorite body style, its a 2000, 2.5 auto shortbed with 58k miles. I've done a little exterior mods, small sound system, and recently done a detroit locking diff. Im planning on lifting it 6in w/ 33s later on. The only thing keeping me from turboing it is this 4r44e auto tranny. wondering if it'll be ok with a shift kit and a small amount of boost 7-8psi...

hey jon im 21 from boston. home of the pats! so im sure we'll have good posts here in the months to come! good to meet you! and awesome looking truck! i was lurking around rps too but this site is already better IMO. im not sure if the auto in the 2.5 will even take that. im running a 5 speed and hope to push around that for boost.

[freebyrd24]

Oh and my truck is just stock looking ext cab. ill post when the weather gets a little better and i can get a recent pic! i know jess out in PA must be buried as well. we got almost 20 inches of snow and ice in the last 3 days!

[Jesshwarren]

It will be a fun game when the Colts and Pat's play each other again.

[freebyrd24]

i cant wait at alllllll. im a little worried being at home in NE though. If its another rainy/snowy day like against the jets this week, then anything can happen!

[ben_2_go]

hey ben, nice to meet you, and everyone else here! when i did my explorer axle, i used explorer leaf springs as well because i had heard that i could maintain stock ride height that way. well i did it and i was about at the bumpstops! it dropped a good 4-5 inches. in retrospec it made sense before it went from spring over axle, to spring under axle. I bought the stiffer 4 inch lift springs and gained back my stock height plus an inch or two. i did measurements before and after


Yea I was making the lift reference with the 4 inch lift springs in mind.Since you've used both stock ranger and explorer springs.Are the explorer springs longer than the ranger springs?Just curious.It's been brought up on RPS in the past.

[freebyrd24]

the ranger and explorer leaf springs are the same size. direct bolt in with no problems. now wen i installed the lift springs, they were very stiff. to get them in i had to loosen the shackle and just move it a little to line up and get the bolt through. but thats just because it was stiff. so no problem with size. also, with the explorer axle you can use explorer shock mounts to keep stock location of your shocks

[Spudguns]

hey jon im 21 from boston. home of the pats! so im sure we'll have good posts here in the months to come! good to meet you! and awesome looking truck! i was lurking around rps too but this site is already better IMO. im not sure if the auto in the 2.5 will even take that. im running a 5 speed and hope to push around that for boost.

haha right on jim, good to meet you and everyone here, thanks for the compliments. Yeah it seems like i hit a brick wall with this auto tranny, and i haven't even started yet. lol were like opposites man, oh shoot that'll be a nail biting game for sure!

[freebyrd24]

haha right on jim, good to meet you and everyone here, thanks for the compliments. Yeah it seems like i hit a brick wall with this auto tranny, and i haven't even started yet. lol were like opposites man, oh shoot that'll be a nail biting game for sure!


hahaha absolute opposites at an opportune time in the nfl season!! it'll be great though!

im sure others can tell you if the auto will hold that much boost. with the tuner you should be be able to firm up shifts as well. with a shift kit too who knows??

[flyin]

My name is Mike. I have a 97 2.3 5spd 3.73. I have been driving with a t3 for about 5 months and am very happy with the driveability. I have seen as high as 13 psi with no problems. currently at 7 psi for winter. I live in Wisconsin home of the sportsman of the year and am 35 years old.

[ben_2_go]

the ranger and explorer leaf springs are the same size. direct bolt in with no problems. now wen i installed the lift springs, they were very stiff. to get them in i had to loosen the shackle and just move it a little to line up and get the bolt through. but thats just because it was stiff. so no problem with size. also, with the explorer axle you can use explorer shock mounts to keep stock location of your shocks

Kool.Thanks.

[Jesshwarren]

Oh and my truck is just stock looking ext cab. ill post when the weather gets a little better and i can get a recent pic! i know jess out in PA must be buried as well. we got almost 20 inches of snow and ice in the last 3 days!

Yea we got like 15" of now or more. :eek:

[bruiser]

snow? whats that
sup guys names clayton from texas woop woop anyways i have a 99 2.5L soon to know boost very well lol i have it lowered 2/3 on cobra r wheels 245/45/17 i also have some cosmetic stuff done as well like 2005 tails halo projectors billet grill roll pan cant wait for the boost to kick in heres a pic of the money pit before headlights and roll pan
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h5/clay89ton/rangerangle2.jpg
heres the headlights http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h5/clay89ton/sofar.jpg

[freebyrd24]

Kool.Thanks.


Let me know when you start to do it. Theres a lot of here-say about it on RPS and I got confused with a couple of contradicting things they were saying over there

[freebyrd24]

Nice truck bruiser! those wheels look awesome on there! your lucky you dont have any snow either! however two wheel drive can be fun in the snow... long as you can get out

[ben_2_go]

Let me know when you start to do it. Theres a lot of here-say about it on RPS and I got confused with a couple of contradicting things they were saying over there

Thanks.I'll let you know.

No snow here in SC.I haven't seen snow here since the mid 80's.We've had a couple really bad ice storms and lost power for a week at a time.

[bruiser]

Nice truck bruiser! those wheels look awesome on there! your lucky you dont have any snow either! however two wheel drive can be fun in the snow... long as you can get out

thanks man i may be selling them for some black bullits with a chrome lip if its any thing like rain im sure it would be fun i drift my truck everytime it rains

[freebyrd24]

thanks man i may be selling them for some black bullits with a chrome lip if its any thing like rain im sure it would be fun i drift my truck everytime it rains


Well if you ever go to sell those keep me in mind because those look awesome! i have a blast in the rain and snow with the new L/S. these little trucks are a lot of fun in rain and snow. i just can't wait to get more power and have it be real fun all the time

[bruiser]

yeah sure will the wheels have some curb rash from the previous owner he didnt drive very well

[freebyrd24]

yeah sure will the wheels have some curb rash from the previous owner he didnt drive very well

thats ok, they look killer!

[twiztid1]

Hey guys, My name is Todd from Jersey. I have been a lurker on here for a while. I have a '93 ranger 2.3(under construction again). I almost have all my parts. I am using an '88 merkur engine, T3-60/63, LA3, and NPR intercooler. I currently have a 5-speed,3.45 open in the truck. I also have a 3.73 open and a trac-lok sitting in a box. I am hoping to have the engine in and running by April. You guys are helping me stay poor...LOL!! We need to have a turbo ranger meet, it would be nice to meet everyone. Here is an older pic of my truck. L8R

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/snooptodd/DSCF0007.jpg

[ben_2_go]

Are you bagged on 18's?

[twiztid1]

Yeah, I'm thinking about going to 19's. This is the current state of my truck.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/snooptodd/HPIM0014.jpg

[Jesshwarren]

WOW!!! That is one sweet ride. :)

[twiztid1]

Thanks again.

[ben_2_go]

I'm hoping my truck will look like yours when it had the stepside bed.I wanna do 20's with a sfbd.I think I'll have to rework the rear fenders.

[twiztid1]

Yeah, I am pretty sure you will have to raise the rear fenders w/ 20's. I am running 225/40-18's on 18x7-+42 offset. I beleive the smallest tire for 20's is 3" taller in diameter than the 225/40-18. With my setup I removed the plastic splash guard, and could fully deflate the bags and not rub. When I switched to the styleside bed, I have to have 10 lbs so it doesn't rub the wheel tub.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/snooptodd/rearview.jpg

[ben_2_go]

Kool.Are those Acura tail light?

[twiztid1]

nah, supra

[Riddle_Rob]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/IMG_2395Large.jpg

Rob, Kitchener, Ontario. Very, very noob when it comes to performance. Looking to learn how things work. Last time I touched an engine was in grade 10 auto cl***. Totally took it apart then rebuilt. Think I could do that now? Nope. HAHA. Trying to learn meself about turbos how they work what's needed to run them. Was really wanting to do just the swap from a turbocoupe etc etc but a donor car is out of the question around here...

[twiztid1]

:welcome: The truck looks good. What kind of wheels are those?

[ben_2_go]

Yea,I'm diggin the wheels too.Welcome.

[Riddle_Rob]

They are 17" Fast Wheels. Forget specific model. They will make more sense in the spring when I lower the thing. Been trying to get my buddies set, he has identical ones just 18" wont sell them just yet though.

[twiztid1]

Those must be Canada only, I have never heard of them.

[Riddle_Rob]

Heh maybe!
http://www.fastwheels.ca/
Yep. .ca says it all. HAHA

I feel like puttin up more pics :p

Parts to be installed:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/IMG_3055Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/IMG_3017Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/IMG_3015Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/IMG_3013Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/IMG_3012Large.jpg

[Riddle_Rob]

Current pics/some build pics:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/IMG_2388Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/IMG_2385Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/IMG_0722Medium.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/IMG_0728Medium.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/IMG_0729Medium.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/IMG_0827Medium.jpg

[Riddle_Rob]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/IMG_0830Medium.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/MiniMeet/IMG_2773Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/MiniMeet/IMG_2772Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/MiniMeet/IMG_2769Large.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/Riddle_Rob/MiniMeet/IMG_2767Large.jpg

[twiztid1]

Nice work so far. Can't wait to see some pics w/ some drop on it.

[bruiser]

^ x2
what kind of wheels are those never seen em before

[Riddle_Rob]

They are dirty wheels thats what they are. Damn brake dust just cant get it off and cant get it to stay off.

They are by a maker called "Fast Wheels" their website is www.fastwheels.ca
So yes a Canadian company haha. I can't think of the specific model of these atm but IIRC they are discontinued.

[Jesshwarren]

Lookin good!

[D94R]

Names Matt, if you've been around RPS you already know me.

I'm 23, did my original swap 4 years ago. Recently moved across country and the truck hasn't made the move yet, but will soon.

A few pics of her:

Its gone from this
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/375000-375999/375939_5_full.jpg

To this
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/375000-375999/375939_12_full.jpg

To this
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/375000-375999/375939_85_full.jpg

With this
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/375000-375999/375939_63_full.jpg


To this
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/375000-375999/375939_110_full.jpg

With this (excuse the PVC, it was temporary, is now gone, but don't have newer pics yet)
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/375000-375999/375939_112_full.jpg

And will soon have this (HE351)
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/375000-375999/375939_116_full.jpg




Specs on current setup are:
1994 2.3 XLT Turbo
Ranger Roller cam 2*R, T3, Gillis @ 20psi, 3in downpipe dynomax ultraflow, no cat, Large NPR, Turbo XS RFL BOV, LA2, Bob's big log header, Gutted/Rotated upper, Knifed lower, 65mm TB
3/5 drop
'96 Expo 8.8, LS, Disk Brakes
245/45/17, Chrome SALEEN's

[Riddle_Rob]

Gotta fix your pic links ;)

[D94R]

I think Cardomain is down for maintenance right now.

[Riddle_Rob]

They are working again. I did see this on RPS. I think the size difference in the turbo is good for a LOL.

[D94R]

Yah, when I show people the turbo and tell them I plan to put it on they are usually dumb founded then I have to go into a 15 minute segway about how turbo's function, turbo basic principals, turbo sizing etc etc.

Atleast here (anywhere 2.3T) everyone 'gets it'.... atleast I hope haha.

[Riddle_Rob]

Oh I get it. Just its QUITE the improvement ;)

[twiztid1]

D94R, your truck looks good.:rockwoot:

[bruiser]

looks good d94r talked to you over at r-f your a smart guy we need that here knowlege is power

[D94R]

D94R, your truck looks good.:rockwoot:

Thanks for the kind words, but its a 30 footer. It was keyed in highschool, and the past few years have been horrible for the paint. I don't event think a clay bar and buffing can save it. Though I'll give it a shot lol.



looks good d94r talked to you over at r-f your a smart guy we need that here knowlege is power
So far this forum looks promising. No 'outsiders' to get into politics with about the 2.3T. Makes me a little more willing to help new guys out too.

[Riddle_Rob]

PIMP haha^^ I need some serious help :p

[bruiser]

lol im almost done collecting my parts all i need now is bearings 2.3l crank and injetors and buy the tune i got the tuner

[nagelandy55]

Hey guys, the names Andreas. I'm up in Shallow Lake, Ontario, Canada. I have a 96 XLT 2.3L 5spd. I rebuild my motor with forged pistons and bolted up a Garret T3 turbo. Its tuned with an SCT XCALII (from Jess). I'm currently running at 15psi and lovin it!
Just finished flipping the shackles so the truck sits a bit more level than in the pics.
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb308/nagelandy55/176560725_andreas_rangerDSC_4171-01.jpg
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb308/nagelandy55/176560886_andreas_rangerDSC_3682-01.jpg
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb308/nagelandy55/176560799_andreas_rangerDSC_3678-01.jpg

[Riddle_Rob]

What is that red hose thats zip tied in there? Looks damn good though. I hope mine winds up being half that! HAHA

[twiztid1]

Sweet truck. Welcome to the site.

[roadkill]

Whats up guy's! My name is John and im 21 from Long Island. I have a 99 Ford Ranger 2.5L Man. I am building a turbo motor from my old 2.5 that i ran dry of oil...:badidea:. I am stroking it to a 2.7L and boring it 30 over, and im going to run a T3/T4 turbo hopefully at like 20/25 PSI? Looking for 400HP...

Here's a link of my truck... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2601124 i tryed to put pics on here but their to big so check out my ride and let me know what ya think..... i still have a lot more pics to add!!:turbob:

[Jesshwarren]

Hey nagelandy55, 1st time I seen under the hood pics of your truck. :wink5: looks good.

[nagelandy55]

Riddle - That hose is for the turbo water cooling. I've rerouted that hose so its not seen. I've cleaned up a little bit since that pic.

Jess - Thanks, its a start lol.

[Riddle_Rob]

AHHH Makes sense. The turbo I picked up has dual cooling as well. Still good looking. What size IC are you using? Looks like it fits in there nicely. Mines going to need some extra piping as its not all that wide.

[nagelandy55]

I used a Volvo IC, they fix perfect. If i was you i'd get one from Jess when he gets some in.

[Riddle_Rob]

I got the stock one from the MX6 GT. One thats in the pic in my turbo thread.

It's not the biggest that can fit but it was free so I'm going to use it for now at least.
http://rangersrevenge.com/cgi/showthread.php?t=36

[94Ranger]

hey guys my name is sean im 19 and i live moncton, nb, canada....
ive been into bikes(honda mostly but i love a good harley) all my life and wasnt ever really into cars untill a year ago, when i got my first truck(91 f150)... as beign a life time honda fan i was never really interested in my ford truck... then it got stolen after a week of no transportation my dad got sick of driving me to work and thats where i got the ranger(thanks dad)... i didnt really like it at all at first but shortly came to love the little bugger lol...
now my plans have changed and i decided not to sell my truck and start doing some work to it, so im taking my stone stock 1994 ranger xl reg cab and the plans right now are to put a 2.5l head on it, im not sure if i want to raise it or lower it?? but its gunna be one or the other and im hoping to have the turbo completly installed by april... id like to be in the 300-350 rwhp range by the summer.... well thats all i can think of for now

thanks for the all of the info you guys have given me its been a big help..
i know ive got a lot to learn and you guys seem to have pointed me on the right way.

- sean

[fordnut71]

hi every 1 my name is mark an im 36. im just north of toronto i got a 97 ranger with a 2.3 na so far iv done some lil things to it. best time at the track so far has been a 16.58et with a 2.60-60ft time at 81mph. iv been building up stock for a turbo swap so i should soon be ready to get it over with .http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=15469&l=0f855&id=696115658
the 1st 10 pics are of my truck ,sorry i dont have any to upload as my computer crashed just before xmas an i lot everything on the hard drive.
tks mark

[twiztid1]

Welcome to the site!!

[D94R]

hi every 1 my name is mark an im 36. im just north of toronto i got a 97 ranger with a 2.3 na so far iv done some lil things to it. best time at the track so far has been a 16.58et with a 2.60-60ft time at 81mph. iv been building up stock for a turbo swap so i should soon be ready to get it over with .http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=15469&l=0f855&id=696115658
the 1st 10 pics are of my truck ,sorry i dont have any to upload as my computer crashed just before xmas an i lot everything on the hard drive.
tks mark

That is not a bad time at all for a N/A 2.3. My best for my tired 2.3 when it was N/A was a 19.XX. Open diff didn't help at all though, spun through 3rd with it :(

[Liam]

Hi, my name is Liam, I'm from Calgary, Canada. I have a 94 ranger 2wd(daily driver) with an 88 tc engine. Mods are: large npr fmic, t3/t4, 3 inch exhaust, rotated/gutted upper, ported lower intake, ported e6, hurst short shifter, running 15-20 pounds of boost

[twiztid1]

Welcome aboard!!

[ben_2_go]

Welcome to all.


Jess can we make this the official intro sticky?

[radrangerXLT]

Hey guys im Steve, just shy of 21. I go by "snmbikes07" on RPS.

Im from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Drivin the Green 2000 XLT. Slowly but surely gathering all the info & parts before I yank the engine.

here's what the truck looks like as of now:

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p5/snmbikes07/steve4.jpg

[taknotes]

hey guys, most of you know me, or have seen me on one of the few ranger sites, came here to learn, found an awesome parts list thread, and plan on being here for tons of information gathering and learning!

ryan

[fordnut71]

welcome

[Footballer30]

Hey guys my names zach im just about to turn 17 in a few months. im a full time student and work part time. I have a 2000 2.5L ranger. One day i finally got tired of people giving me crap about how slow i was so i started searching around and found this site its been a great help so far. Im about half way through my project. Im funding everything myself so hopefully it wont take to long im projecting it to be done by summer.
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/CRHSPride/P1000285.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii265/CRHSPride/P1000261.jpg
this is what im building up right now its a 99 2.5L. so far Ive fully ported my head and air intake and having it machined to sit bigger valves. ive got the block bored .30 over with walsh turbo pistons and rods. im gana put 60 pound injectors and thats just the tip of the ice burge. i plan on swapping the cam and throwing a HX35 on it so when im done hopefully it will be pushing some ponies :=)

[Speedrcr]

Hi Guys,
My name is Steve and I live in Akron, Ohio and I'm an alcoholic...sorry wrong forum, I'm 30 something.
I have a 1993 Ranger and I am currently building a 2.3 out of a 1988 Turbo Bird. I've had a lot of different vehicles over the past 20 yrs -from a 1971 Mercury Comet GT to a few different Shelby Turbos. I kind of sell car parts for a living, so this stopped being a hobby way back in high school.
I look forward to seeing what I can do on a budget and I love the help that everyone gives.

[freebyrd24]

Welcome footballer and speedrcr!

[fordnut71]

welcome guys an nice to see another canadian

[twiztid1]

Welcome footballer and speedrcr!

I 2nd that.

[salating]

i good bit of you already know me

im Gary, from West Middlesex, PA

got a 93 ranger, using ranger block with forged pistion and dis ignition, running 23psi on a HY35, 46lb injectors and a J3 Chip

[twiztid1]

welcome salating

[Ranger4banger97]

Maybe some should know me, I am usually seen cruisin through Therangerstation.com, RPS, and Rangerforums. Ive got the same username for all 4, those and this one. I've really got my mind set on getting my truck to scream from a turbo. As of now, i've been getting alot of help around the site. Its awesome that theres a site dedicated to turboing these 4 bangers haha. Im stunned that my engine is capable of producing 350+hp haha.

[wes761]

I suppose its time for me to say hi. I've been turbo'd for almost 3 years now. My initial setup was a 2.3T, T5, & LA3 swap from a 88 TC. I ran the stock IHI for one summer and got bored quickly. That following winter I pulled everything back out, went over everything inside and out then swapped out the IHI for a T3. The T3 was fun for a little while, but got bored again. This winter I've diched the T3 and now running a HE351. Unfortunatley I'm running out of time so MS, big valves/head port, and larger injectors are gonna have to wait till next winter.

If you have any questions, do ask (more than happy to help), but please search first! Don't feed any lines of BS or I'll jump on ya, spent too many years of searching bunk threads with people making false statements...... I think thats the reason newbies don't like searching in the first place

[DisasterXJ]

What's going on guys/gals, I'm Sean from New Jersey, I work an apprentice ship at a small hotrod located in Farmingdale New Jersey. I have at this point in time, a motor and trans, complete with the entire ecu system out of an 85' tc (hey it's a start haha). This will be my first turbo build, and I decided to go with a truck to put some boys and their hondas to shame.You guys are very well going to be my savior as for the members of my shop are an old school group and know very to little about electronics and turbos. I look foward to this build and I'm in the process of getting started. -Sean

[salating]

welcome

glad to see another person doing a turbo ranger

[taknotes]

welcome to the site!

[Jesshwarren]

:welcome:

[twiztid1]

Welcome to the site. I'm in Toms River, not to far from you.

[DisasterXJ]

That's cool your in Toms river, I used to work for Mad Mason's detailing over there. Hopefully I'll see you on 37 crusin in the summer time, I myself live in howell

[rodney]

Hi im rodney im in fortlauderdale florida I have a 1995 ranger automatic that i hope to turbo.I might look for one with a stickshift because it seems easier than dealing with an automatic.Im 55 thanks for this informative site.
rod

[taknotes]

welcome rod!

[twiztid1]

:welcome: Rodney

[fordnut71]

welcome RODNEY.

[twiztid1]

That's cool your in Toms river, I used to work for Mad Mason's detailing over there. Hopefully I'll see you on 37 crusin in the summer time, I myself live in howell

Hopefully, I will be cruisin' this summer. My truck is just a frame and the drivetrain.

[fordnut_???]

Hi my name is Stephen I live in Springfield Mo. I have lots of cars for the age of 23 The ones that I have that run are a 87 ext cab 5.0 ranger,92 lumina'95 Grand prix,94 buick century,80 mustang(drag/project car WILL be in the 11's if it kills me.) I am also a part of RPS username fordnut_302 some of you have probably seen my post on their I want to swap my gas guzzling sbf for a turbo2.3L on the cheap. And get about the same hp 275 out of it and run MS for fuel&spark. Is their a 5 speed or and aod that bolts to the 2.3L that will take this kind of hp and pull around my mustang to the track? If you want to know anything else just ask.

[fordnut71]

:welcome: :cheers2: to another fordnut

[Jesshwarren]

:welcome:

A t5 will hold up ok.

[fordnut_???]

:welcome:

A t5 will hold up ok.


Yeah I just read that in the how to build a 95&up 2.3/2.5. Could I build the stock 2.3L auto trans to handle it though? Just asking because what ever is cheaper and comes my way I'm taking. Plus my truck already has the 5.0 and a c4 and they are bouth coming out for the 2.3. I just do not want to swap to a 5 speed because everyone says it's a PITA<---I don't think it would be as hard as they say would it?

[ranger_99]

Hey whats up im Alex from plainfield indiana, in the process of building a 2.5 turbo. Going to be done within the next month or two. Very helpful site!

[twiztid1]

Welcome to the forums.

[98 thunder bolt clone]

Hi guys I'm Kevin from buffalo NY got a 98 super cab that I'm putting a turbo on this is the only place I have been able to get good info from so I will have to pick some minds LOL also I'm installing a thunder bolt body kit and dropping it for some autocross racing thank x

[fordnut71]

:welcome:

[DCRTUNER]

Hello everyone! I'm Dan from Ruffin NC (outside of Greensboro NC) I'm fresh out of the Dodge Neon scene! I am going to buy a 89-99 ranger 2wd 4 cyl. I need to get some help from the people that have done the turbo swaps! Right now I drive a 91 Ranger 4x4, 4.0, ext cab, 5 speed. Anyone that can help me let me know! Thanks!

[taknotes]

Whats up bud, I live over in Mebane (outside of Burlington)

[DCRTUNER]

That's where I picked up my ranger this weekend! Well in Efland!

[taknotes]

hahah sweet!! I work practically in efland at GE

[Jesshwarren]

:welcome: :cheers2: We can all help :=) I like the 95 and later rangers for tuning. Put a set of turbo coupe rods & pistons in a 2wd 2.3L ranger and you are good for 12-13sec in the 1/4mi.

[DCRTUNER]

Humm I really need to get one this week!!!

[DCRTUNER]

What you guy think about this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=280234688349

[fordnut71]

truck looks to be in nice shape. if you have a 2.3 motor an tranny it would be a nice project truck.

[xXAvengedRangerXx]

whats up everyone! im Patrick and i am 22 and am currently serving in the Air Force, i own a 98 ranger 2.5l and so far the only thing i have done to it is cold air intake, flowmaster exhaust with header, installed a jegs chip, and a 3/4 lowering kit. i found your forum the other day and you all have helped me alot with finding parts and stuff for my truck. i was just about ready to get rid of my truck till i founds this out. cant wait to get started.

[fordnut71]

:welcome:

[turboranger_quest]

Hey everybody. My name is Logan. I'm 28 and I'm from Huntsville, Al but somehow I ended up in Ames, Ia. I own a 99 Ranger Sport with 2/3 Belltech suspension drop. I started buying parts as soon as I found this site. However, I've yet to find a 300 degree thermostat for the Midwest weather. It's cold as hell out here and it's only October.:hehe: Hey, it made this little guy laugh!

[fordnut71]

:welcome:
thought the 300*stat was a cardboard box

[nagelandy55]

Welcome guys. I'm going to have to warn you, this is very addictive!

[turboranger_quest]

No kidding! I've bought Jess's Holset header-wg-downpipe combo, I'm a winning bidder on a Holset HX35, bought Je pistons, crower rods, 97 crank at Oreilly's,Have a Lightning maf, bought 60lb injectors all in the first week on here. The bill is adding up real quick-like. Thanks for the welcome! :thanks:

[Jesshwarren]

Nice to have you here. I can see a quick ranger comming ;)

[SVO]

Good morning folks, I guess I'll be your odd guy out here.

Currently residing in the central most part of Texas and like playing in the dirt, I have a 1992 Navajo, I'm the 2nd owner and it's now being powered by a 1987 T-Bird drivetrain automatic style, this is a never ending project and is still sitting the the garage under going lots of work.

I have been playing with SVO's since 1988, untill about 6 years ago I shifted from asphault to dirt, where I belive I have found my calling.

Nice web site!!


I'd post pics of my junk but I need to see about making a few most posts before the forums will let me, so I guess stay tuned :turbob:




Jeff - :)

[fordnut71]

well welcome to the turbo ranger forums, be looking forward to some pics of your projects.
i have a 94 explorer an a 97 ranger under the knife atm.

[SVO]

I'll be more than happy to post them for you, look one more post closer, LMAO.

Thanx for the warm welcome, been reading some nice stuff on here, and seeing some really cool projects.

Looks like I might need a cot :)






Jeff - :yesnod:

[94Ranger355]

Tim, Athens, TN..........USAF Veteran, gave Uncle Sam 14yrs, got caught in the first George Bush's Force Reduction of 1992.........HATE pushin 1 for ENGLISH, Husband for 30yrs & countin, Father of 2, Papa to 5 Grandkids.
Originally from NW PA, and now am a Damn Yankee (in the South, Yankees come to visit, Damn Yankee's come & stay!)

Frequent Ranger Power Sports, The Ranger Station, & Ranger-Forums, and now will be here daily checkin out what's NEW!

TAKE CARE & GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY!!!

[88Rangersvo]

Hey guys, my name is Elijah... I grew up around the Mt.Vernon area but live in Columbus, Ohio... I have been around the turbo ranger crowd since 2001 when I started my project, needless to say after 2 different trucks that did not work out for the project... I currently have a motor that I am looking for a truck to use... I have around $2k into the motor so far, so hopefully I will find a truck for the right price sometime so I am able to use the motor

[Jesshwarren]

:welcome: :cheers2:

[fordnut71]

welcome tim an Elijah

[Touring23]

Pardon me, is this the place that's giving away free Holsets? No?

Well anyway, I reckon the first thing should be a big thanks to Jesse (& others?) for hosting a place where we can get together.
Well done guys. You should post credits in the FAQ or in a sticky.

Mine is a '93 with a 60-trim and an E6 bolted to the side (Not a swap).
Completed the addition over three weekends and it's running fine, just drove it halfway across the continent and back.
The goal was more cruise power; It just couldn't keep up at 8,000 feet and facing a 20-mph headwind.
I could care less what it does in the 1/4,
I just want to avoid being flattened by a schoolbus full of nuns.

I'm trying to share pix in the "project Log" area but having problems.
Anyway, thanks again for setting this up.
:popcorn:

[gumby]

hey touring, whats goin on??!!? been a while.

[Touring23]

Gumby! Glad to see ya, buddy! :cheers2:

[Cantrell2500HD]

Hiya guys, names Cantrell, age 22 from the little town of Austin,Tx. I'm a Chevy guy I must admit upfront, but on the Chevy Diesel site I hang out at someone posted a pic of a twin turbo ranger, and since then I've spent 6+ hours stright lookin for more info on these bad boyz which led me here. Luckely my grandpa had one of these that I think might be sittin around somewhere so I'm off to a good start I think, I'm going to look into it this weekend. Which one should I be hoping for when I find it, the 2.3 or the 2.5?

[Jesshwarren]

Hiya guys, names Cantrell, age 22 from the little town of Austin,Tx. I'm a Chevy guy I must admit upfront, but on the Chevy Diesel site I hang out at someone posted a pic of a twin turbo ranger, and since then I've spent 6+ hours stright lookin for more info on these bad boyz which led me here. Luckely my grandpa had one of these that I think might be sittin around somewhere so I'm off to a good start I think, I'm going to look into it this weekend. Which one should I be hoping for when I find it, the 2.3 or the 2.5?

:welcome: :cheers2:

A stock 2.3L should be ok with 12-15PSI of boost. The 2.5L a lil less. With race gas 20PSI on the stock pistons maybe :)

The 2.3L motor 95-97 ranger. Or a 98-00 2.5L you can drop in a 2.3L ranger crank a set of good used turbo coupe or SVO rod's and pistons. If you keep the 2.5L you will need to go with crower rods and wiesco pistons.

The 95-97 ranger motor with stock turbo rods and pistons will hold well over 400RWHP. Tune with a SCT tuner. You can get a low 12sec truck for a pretty low cost.

Once these motors are boosted they make a LOT of TQ at 3000-3500RPM's with the right turbo, a holset HX35 works good.

[Cantrell2500HD]

:welcome: :cheers2:

A stock 2.3L should be ok with 12-15PSI of boost. The 2.5L a lil less. With race gas 20PSI on the stock pistons maybe :)

The 2.3L motor 95-97 ranger. Or a 98-00 2.5L you can drop in a 2.3L ranger crank a set of good used turbo coupe or SVO rod's and pistons. If you keep the 2.5L you will need to go with crower rods and wiesco pistons.

The 95-97 ranger motor with stock turbo rods and pistons will hold well over 400RWHP. Tune with a SCT tuner. You can get a low 12sec truck for a pretty low cost.

Once these motors are boosted they make a LOT of TQ at 3000-3500RPM's with the right turbo, a holset HX35 works good.

So it looks like I should be hoping for a 2.3l it seems like huh. Well that about a 93 ans 94, arnt they the same as a 95-97?

Edit:8:09 AM: Oh I've been looking around and so far I've put together that the 95-97 have obd2 and thats what makes them diffrent, right or no?

[Jesshwarren]

So it looks like I should be hoping for a 2.3l it seems like huh. Well that about a 93 ans 94, arnt they the same as a 95-97?

Edit:8:09 AM: Oh I've been looking around and so far I've put together that the 95-97 have obd2 and thats what makes them diffrent, right or no?

Yea -94 OBD1, 95+ OBD2. The OBD1 will need to be tuned with a SCT chip and go with a blow threw MAF setup. I have heard of guys running 15PSI on the stock 93-94 2.3L motors. The 2.3L has a better piston than the 2.5L.

[Cantrell2500HD]

Hiya guys, names Cantrell, age 22 from the little town of Austin,Tx. I'm a Chevy guy I must admit upfront, but on the Chevy Diesel site I hang out at someone posted a pic of a twin turbo ranger, and since then I've spent 6+ hours stright lookin for more info on these bad boyz which led me here. Luckely my grandpa had one of these that I think might be sittin around somewhere so I'm off to a good start I think, I'm going to look into it this weekend. Which one should I be hoping for when I find it, the 2.3 or the 2.5?

Well I found it, 94' 2.3L 5 speed; and my cousin sold it for $500! Well looks like I gotta go buy one now...

[AJ_Fritz]

well Ive been around here for a while and finally got around to an introduction.

hello my name is Adam J Fritz, i am 36 years old and i am an addict. i don't drink, i don't do drugs, i am a die hard ford nut and i have been known to stare blankly for hours thinking about turbos.

i am a welder fabricator, turbo header builder, father of one and wife to another... little marriage humor lol.

i own 2 turbo vehicle's.

the first is a 90 bronco II that has been an on going project. its on its 3rd header, 2nd engine (nothing wrong with the first. was pulled and given back to my brother.) and 3rd set of tires :peelout: :biggrin:
it was originally a 2.9 that the previous owner grenaded. i converted it to 2.3T. its a daily driver Ive owned since 2002.

the second is an 86 mustang 2.3 LX that i built just for fun. i rescued it from the crusher. at a total of $800 in the build it made 266hp/305TQ to the wheels running out of fuel at 4200 rpm. its on its second revision of a paired header.

Ive known Jess almost since his beginning at RPS. we arranged a meet pretty soon after he had a running truck and its been down hill ever since :yikes: . hes a great guy to just hang out with. never had a bad time around him. he even gave me the privilege of sitting in the passenger seat when the truck spit an axle out... heheh yeah good times! when he asked me to help out with the forums answering question i jumped at the chance just to help him out. hes a good dude, honest, straight forward, and good hearted.

i don't usually jump in unless its a good question so you may not see to much of me, but i do check in almost every day. good luck on your builds fellas and if you need help don't be afraid to ask. if you ask a dumb question you might get a stupid answer but it will 9 times out of 10 be the right one.

[qwik_huh]

hey im richard 27 from alabama i have a 91 2.3 5 speed that im planing on boosting so i started looking around and found this site which is awesome lots of cool people to ask for help thanks and thanks for 5000 more ?'s i'll be asking once i start building it up im plaining on lowering it now i have got a 96 expo rear end 3.73ls i'll be rebuilding the trak loc and useing some dream beams up front and maybe some cal tracks as i plain on running this truck some at the track

[birdmanslopy]

Hi my names Stephen, 20 year old south floridian. Im in community college trying to take classes for emt and firefighting as soon as my cpt results come back i should be starting that. and also on weekends sometime i help out at my brother in laws fathers chassis race car shop welding because i took 4 years in highschool auto and welding.
Im an average kid that rides dirtbikes crazy and quads on the weekends or free time, i love fast vehicles and ever since i bought my ranger 4 years ago in highschool ive read and read on what to do to swap it and finally i can, but now being laid off im using my tax return that should me in the mail shortly to finally do it.
im another one of those dont drink nor smokers and have always stayed away from that. and like going to the local drag strip to watch my buddies do 11 and 10 second passes in there turbo awd mitsubishis when i have the chance.
this website seems like a really cool place and for the people that had to repeat themselfs 15 times for me to get what to do with my engine im sorry, remember ima redneck :P
well that should cover it really, appreciate all the help i got so far and look forward to helping others on this site in the future.

[fordnut71]

:welcome: :cheers2:

[kev63rod]

hi my names kevin and im 23. im from greencastle IN, but ive been in SD for a while now. ive been on here for a little while so i thought i would say hi. right now i own a 87 extended cab 2wd 5 speed ranger with a 88 turbo coupe motor. it was my first truck at 16 and has not seen much road time. the only reason i havent sold it is because i have too much into it:frown: its always really been a sore spot for me cause i could never get it to do anything. so finally i started searching for answers and found u guys. ive got a few questions answered at rps and have been trying to do my part on finding the answer before i ask the same question thats been asked 1,000 times. right now im just tryin to get some info and then i hope to head back home to indiana and be able to get it goin. its nothin fancy so i wont be postin no pics:D . i do want to say a big thanks to jess and all the other guys that spend their time and money to figure out what works then freely help us little guys out. i got a lot of respect for that.

[96lowslow]

hello, first off, very nice site! impressive rangers! I have a 96 ranger splash, 88 t/c engine, stainless valves, ported head by Don Quinn of Clarke valve grinding, ranger roller cam, stock turbo for now with saab wastegate bbk FPR. modified stinger 2.5" intercooler tubing, hurst shifter, belltech dropped I-beams, djm rear flipkit, belltech shocks, belltech sway bar, eagle alloys 212 17/8 rims, 245/45/17 front, 255/45/17 rear, 3.73 limited slip rear, black carpet, 04 ranger seats, sem dyed dash, 96 mustang center console
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/BOOSTEDSPG89/021.jpg

[gumby]

one pic??? what a tease.

lets see under the hood!

[nagelandy55]

Nice truck, welcome!

[flyin]

I always liked yellow

[96lowslow]

thanks, heres some more pics, thinkin of repainting the intercooler pipes black for more of a stealth look, especially if i pop my hood at night. still in the process of cleaning up the wire harness and shortening some wires, ultimately trying to make it look like something that could have been produced from the factory
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll15/BOOSTEDSPG89/020.jpg

[salating]

nice truck, yellow splash's always look sweet

[roadkill]

nice lookin truck!! u get pulled over a lot from the cops..... :D

[96lowslow]

haha yea, the cops in my town are very aggressive, gestapo like, got a suspended license as of now in fact lol. what better time to do some more work on my truck lol thanks for the kind words! you all seem like pretty cool people

[NoBrakes]

Hello all, my name is Tim up here in Wisco. Picked up my second Ranger earlier this year a 97 XLT 2.3 5spd. My 3000GT broke (suprise suprise right) so I needed to get to work the following monday and I found the Ranger, couldn't have worked out better. This is my second ranger, I also had a 92 STX 4x4 with the 4.0 and a 5spd back in high school, roughly 10 years ago. I have been addicted to turbos ever since my gvr4 and didn't learn my lesson the first time with mitsubishis so I bought another one, my current 3000GT VR4. As expected it likes to break on me so the current Ranger is a welcome addition. But of course I can't keep it stock so I threw in a K&N fliter and found some 17s off a Mustang locally on craigslist and threw those on there too, well except for the front lug covers. I want to get rid of the current Mitsu once I get the clutch in and then concentrate on throwing a turbo on the Ranger. Looks like this is the place to be for that.

[Top Notch]

Justin, 21, Bluffton,SC. Got a 1997 Ranger 3.0L turd. Extended cab. 1989 Mustang Coupe 2.3T.

[Mobile Chassis Dyno]

Hello,

My friends call me Dyno Brian. I am picking up a 2006 Ranger in a couple days with the 2.3 and a 5 speed. I will be using the truck to pull my mobile motorcycle dyno. I am thinking I need to go turbo charged. I currently I have 88 Mustang GT with Incon Systems Twin Turbo Kit and a 86 GT with a On3Performance Single Turbo Kit. Just trying to get some ideas on how to make about 200 RWHP.

I have the tuning side of things taken care of. :) Your suggestions and guidance is appreciated.

[AirBender]

a stock turbo 2.3 with a good intercooler, exhaust, tune and about 18 to 20 lbs should do it. nothin majic to get 200 out of these. welcome.

[hotrodmatt]

hey guys. let me start by saying thanks right up front. i haven't posted here before, but i have learned a ton of info from searching the forum. let me tell you about my latest project. i built a motor about 7 years ago. its a turbo coupe motor, bored 30 over, p/p stock head w/ big stainless valves, and FoMo cam and roller rockers. i have an old ATR stainless header that obviously won't work in a ranger but i'm gonna modify it so that it will and still be able to keep the A/C. using a 3" downpipe with a big ext wastegate through a 3" high flow cat, and probably stop the exhaust there. using a front mount intercooler, BOV, and a 65mm throttle body, on a gutted intake that i'm rotating 120 degrees. just installed 75# injectors, adj fuel press regulator. i found an 88 T/C trans so that i can have a T-5. i'm using one of the 4 puck clutches that alot of people on here are using. i installed a limited slip with 3.73 gears, and i'm gonna use a set of traction bars. scott at wilson racing is building me a megasquirt as i write this, and i picked up a digital boost controller. my goal is for a daily driver/sleeper that runs good, is fun to drive, but that i don't have to take care of. what i mean by that is, i'm gonna flat black the truck, paint the wheels red w/ some big chrome center caps, and some whitewall tires and make the truck look like a wannabe rat rod. the truck is a 1991 ranger that i picked up for $250. i never finished putting the motor in the first truck it was supposed to go into because of time money, and alot in between. however technology has come along way since then, and i am intrigued all over again. i hope to have it close to done in about 3-4 weeks. again, thanks for the cool site, and all the useful info.

[splatranger95]

Been on here a while, but I have never posted anything to introduce myself.

Eric Doucet 21, From Temperance MI. (Toledo OH basically) I have a 95 ranger already turbo'd. Runs good, but now needs to be made fast. I have all the goodies installed they just gotta be tweaked. Lowered 5 inches, american racing rims, custom paint, custom center console.... nothing big. I love this site, And you guys were a big help when I was turboing the truck. COuldnt have done it without you.

[nagelandy55]

Welcome guys!

[radguy]

Didn't know where to post so I figured here was as good as any. Been here and checked out the site a few times and thought I would join. I just got my 93 ranger turbo up and running. It is a stock 88 tc 2.3 long block, Bob log, ported knife edged lower, rotated gutted upper, large front mount IC, BOV, 65mm tb and a HE351. I will be installing a Moats Quarter Horse tomorrow, hopefully get some data logging done and work on the tune. After I get that done I will be wiring up the Ford slot style MAF that is mounted in the IC piping in front of the TB. Once I get the tune complete for that I will be installing 69 lb/hr injectors. After the injectors are installed then it will be time to crank up the boost. Going to start in the low 20s. Should have a ported big valve head and a cam in a couple of weeks. Here is a link to some pictures of my old ranger and the current combo during installation.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/38228545@N03/3629956283/

Dan

[nitro]

Hey yall, new guy here. Popping in to say hi. I'm a musclecar guy who has never fiddled with a 4 cyl before, so go easy on me. I'm a Detroit mechanic so I'm checking out what I can do for a boosted inline mill for a small truck, they work so well on the big ones. Don't own a truck right now, last one was a '91 3 liter.

[dklimek]

Figured I would drop my hello..my name is David Klimek I dont have a ranger but I have a 84tbird turbo coupe with a 5spd and a 2.3t. Almost got it back running here, but thats about it. Hopefully I can help where I can, and get some advice here when I need it too!

[fordnut71]

welcome, any fans of a 2.3l turbo no matter whats it in is always welcome here.

[mastersmith]

Well, I have been on the site for a few months but never introduced myself. My name is Adam Smith, I am 18, and I live in Bozeman MT. I have an 87 ranger that I was going to turbo and make into a daily driver but the truck is beat to hell and I decided to just part it out and start with something else. That is when I found an 87 mustang with a 2.3l and a t5 with only 69,000 miles, so that is what I will be turboing. My plans are: stock bottom end from a tc, one of jess's centermount headers, T3 from 86 svo, external wastegate, la3, big FMIC,255lph fuel pump, rotated gutted upper, knife edged lower, and around 20 pounds of boost. I have yet to decide how I am going to tune it, I am thinking about getting a quarterhorse. But, college starts in just a few weeks so I probably wont be able to afford to turbo the mustang till next spring.

[vanmor]

Hey Everyone.

Name here is Vance. I'm 50 years old and live in Arkansas.

I own a 91 Ranger that I bought brand new. It's been sitting around for about five years. I go out an start it from time to time to make sure the engine stays lubed up. I also keep fuel stabilizer in the tank and add about 4 or 5 gallons of gas every now and then.

My M5R1 transmissin started whining real bad. I'm guessing I let the fluid get to low in it. It has a dent in the drivers door and the paint is coming off. The headliner has had it, but besides that, it's still in pretty good shape.

My wife has been begging me to sell it and I know my neighbors love me. I have actually tried to sell it in a way. Someone will come by and ask me if it's for sale. I always say make me an offer but they never come back. I even tried to give it to one of the kids at the high school. That didn't go over either.

Thats Cool. I didn't want to sell it anyway. I already have the bolts out to drop the transmission and I have a rebuild kit. So I'm going to get the old truck back on the road.

About the time I made my last payment, I was doing general maintenace to the Ranger when I suddenly thought of something. My 2.3L four cylinder has been a stout little performer. I wonder why Ford didn't offer a Turbo version like the SVO Mustang ot Thunderbird.

I did look into it a bit and found it was a bit expensive and a look in the junk yards proved futile as far as the SVO cars were concerned. This was in around 95' or 96'. I'm sure these cars are more plentyful now and the parts must be floating around out there.

Plus it looks like you guys have done most of the research, so I don't have to reinvent the wheel so to speak.

I had a bit of trouble getting past the spam guard to sign up. I thought it was a trick question. There never was a 2000cc Ranger engine. Then I realized it was the year not the size. Duh !

Looking forward to talking with you guys and getting the truck I love rolling again.

Vance

[rangerdanger]

Hi,

Names Tyler, Im 17, live on an island in florida, and i cut grass in the summer so i can save up and turbo my truck which im finnaly there! Im a senior in high school!! w00t! I got a 99 2.5 that im working on swapping out to a 2.3t from an 87 tbird. This is a great site and I wanna say thanks for future help cuz im sure ill need it!

[Satan's Snake]

Hey guys,

My name is Jon and I'm very much a noob here but so far I like what I see. I live in northern va and I've got a 90 2.3 std cab short bed ranger I picked up for $300. The motor took a crap on me the 2nd time I drove it so I figured I'd fix 'er up a bit. I plan on restoring it a bit and attempting to do as much as I can my self. I'd post pics but it isn't much to look at as it is very much a $300 truck. Hopefully I'll be able to get it up and running with you guy's direction

:cheers2:

[PvtRanger]

hey i never thought to post here till today...just didnt feel like it i guess, just wanted to dive in to turbo talk...any way, my name is Joel i have had my hand in building many fire breathing bastard creations ranging from numerous small block s-10's and rangers to turboing my race mower to puttin a jetted down 4 barrel quadra jet on a 4 banger pinto, i feel customizing anything is the way to go, even if it is pointless and not practical. i am currently a helicopter mechanic for the army in georgia. but i have had my time in tech school for automotive and diesel engines. if anyone needs help with any bastard creation, i can help

[1450mazda]

Hello all. My name is Eric I live in arizona and im 21 years old. I just recently found this site and i must say that there is some very useful info here. I have a 96 mazda b2300 with a 2 inch coil spacer lift and 33 inch tires. I also have prerunner bumpers front and rear. I want to make my truck a race worthy prerunner and plan on turboing the engine. Here is a pic of my truck as it sits today hopefully will be adding more to it soon.

[turtle]

hello my name is chris and i have a 85 5spd ranger it has a stock 2.0l in it for now. i found this site looking for svo swap info and will be swaping an svo motor in as soon as i find one well here are some pics
here is what it looked like the first day i got it
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h60/alterchristopher/drift%20ranger/17c90313.jpg

and a little burnout

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h60/alterchristopher/drift%20ranger/DSCF4093.jpg

i will post up newer pics soon

[James]

I'm new to turbos, and four cylinders, but not Rangers. I'm actually on my third, looking for my fourth for a 2.3t and I'm not yet 19. I think I have an addiction...

Right now I have an 04 4.0 4wd. Considering the gas mileage I get, I believe the thing is really underpowered. I considered supercharging it, but a 2.3 can be built with more power for less. I'm looking to build a 2.3 that will turn 250+hp and still pull low 20's MPG if I stay out boost, but I would honestly be happy if I could match the power of the 4.0 SOHC and get better MPG doing it (which i know is possible).

I have the basics of boosting a motor, bigger pump, bigger injectors, bigger MAF, forged internals, blah, blah...

Most likely will being doing an OBD-2 setup. 2.3 with TC forged internals, or 2.5 with 2.3 crank and internals (I'm pretty sure you can do that).

The only way I would do OBD-1 would be if I could pick up my grandpa's old truck. Its and 80 something 4 cyl he sold to his neighbor. Apparently it broke down because its been sitting in his yard (welcome to North Georgia where instead of properly disposing of a non-running vehicle you park it in your front yard, preferably on blocks) for a month or 2 now. My grandpa recently passed, so the truck has sentimental value and such. The fact that I love working to cleaning, restoring, and tinkering on vehicles is also a big plus.

I work in my uncle's shop when I can, and I feel comfortable working on newer (probably more complicated) vehicles. Travel back in time a few years and I'm lost. I'm not even sure what a VAM is, and I know it outdates me... My dad worked as a mechanic in the 80's and is pretty handy with older vehicles, so between the 2 of us, I believe we'll make do.

[red96ranger]

He guys. I'm David, i'm 17 and I have a 96 2.3 standard cab, short bed ranger. This site is awesome. Since I found it all i have done is read, read, and read some more. My goal is to get 280-300 rwhp out of my truck, which I now know is very doable. Ill keep reading as much as I can but ill probably have a lot of questions as I have never turbo'ed anything before. By the way I live by Milford, Michigan. I think its about to start snowing.

[ri06667]

Welcome Guys!:cheers2:

[TIMMA]

I guess this is a good place to start. My name is Tim and I live in CA. I have a white 2002 Ford Ranger XLT Super Cab 2.3L Duratec 5-speed manual with a 4.10 rear. I bought it 3 years ago this month. It gets awesome mileage (26mpg mixed). The only trouble is that it sounds like it has crankwalk / bad main bearings. It was there when I bought it at 89k, but it was so faint, I didn't know what it was. Well it's a little louder now on take-off with 112k miles. I'm planning on just dropping in a lower mile 2.3 duratec and then turboing it. I will probably go the remote mount route, but haven't decided for sure.

My first Ranger I had before this one. It was a white 2000 XL single cab with a 2.5L, 5-speed manual, and 3.73 gears. It got worse mileage than my newer Ranger and felt a little slower (they're both pretty slow). I bought it with 176k on it and sold it with 192k on it. It was a temporary vehicle to get me by while I was working on my Mustang, but I somehow ended up buying another (the 2002).

--Tim

[mini274]

hey im chris rite now in indiana but my roots are in tn i drive a 91 2wd ranger with a 88 tc bottom end rite now hittin 18 psi but im gonna go big or go home lookin for rite around 27 is my goal

[Jesshwarren]

hey im chris rite now in indiana but my roots are in tn i drive a 91 2wd ranger with a 88 tc bottom end rite now hittin 18 psi but im gonna go big or go home lookin for rite around 27 is my goal
:welcome: Show us your ride :)

[TURBO Ranger]

Hey, Im Jeremy. Im 18 and live in Missouri currently. I,ve got a 1990 Ranger short bed regular cab. I've swapped in a 1988 Turbocoupe 2.3 (and LA3 ECU) with a T3/T4 hybrid turbo added latermaking 20psi(in the process of head studs and 1035 gasket for more boost). Kept the stock M5OD, it's got an Explorer 8.8 with 3.73 opens, Mopar Super Stock 3800lb rear leaf springs, Explorer 4.0L front springs, H.D. sway bars front and rear, proportioning valve, Mopar 15x7 H.D. Police wheels with 235/60r15s up front and 245/60r15s out back. Also got a 16 gal. rear mount fuel cell, external 351W F-150 fuel pump, and a full cage. Think thats about it - oh & I put in the Turbocoupe scoops. Faster than a new Mustang GT, stops and handles like a Ferrari.

[Thestig88]

i'm Chris. 21 y/o From central Missouri. Not new to Rangers or the forum scene. I'm mainly over on R/F, TRS and FRF....but i decided to expand on my truck and see what i could really do with it and i need all the info possible, so here i am.

I currently drive a mint condition 1996 Ranger, 2.3l 5spd, reg. cab, shortbed.
with a whopping 89,500 original miles. FX4 wheels,06+ tails, sidepipes, K&N drop in, modded intake, stock gears (3.45s with 30" tires suck). its fast enough for me but i want more....

i'm here to get "moar powa". Turbos are kinda new to me.....i'm old school when it comes to building motors but i catch on very quickly to new ideas.
i'll be glad to provide help to anyone who needs it and i'll be asking for some myself.

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp224/TheStig88/Bens%20Meet/meet2012.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp224/TheStig88/Bens%20Meet/meet2013.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp224/TheStig88/Bens%20Meet/meet2011.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp224/TheStig88/Bens%20Meet/random002.jpg

[mini274]

sorry took a while and i dont have that many pics yet it in the garage tore apart replacing wiring harness and saving for a tuner

http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac302/mini274/truck/truck.jpg
truck

http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac302/mini274/truck/intercooler.jpg
intercooler

more to come just workin 6 days a week sucks
oh anyone with an LA3 or any other that they can get rid of i need it for obvious reasons

[jfive]

Well my name is john and im almost 27 and i live in the Columbia Falls Montana. I have a 1992 ford ranger custom. I also have a 1989 GMC 1/2 ton stepside with a 388 stroker, A 1979 F150 ranger with a 400m with edelbrock cam, intake, cam, and heads ported on the exhaust side, and a 2003 Ford Explorer with the 4.0 loaded. I've been a fan of fords and rangers since i was 16 and bought my first ranger with a 3.0. Look forward to dragracing my truck asap. Here are some pictures of my trucks. http://s1005.photobucket.com/albums/af172/jfive_5/

[michaelconklin]

im michael 21y/o live in centralia wa. drive a 94 ranger long bed 5spd turbo coupe motor, la3, t3 turbo, lookin for a better one, 18psi, turned upper intake, frontmount, expo 8.8 373 posi, 17" cobra r look alikes 245-
,40,17 up front, 275,35,17 rear. spw seats, hids, 3" drop ibeams + 3" springs, 4x4 foglight valance, future plans head work, better turbo "hard to find", turbo mani, and tune also hard to get lol

[Timmay]

Hi my names Tim i just recently bought a 88 turbocoupe working out all the bugs on it and i have a 1990 ranger shortbed standard cab 2wd no power steering no a/c crank window and all the base model goodness but that how i like my vehicles no extra crap lol.Thinking about doing a 2.3t swap on the ranger cause its clean but the motors shot guess 350,000 miles will do that and the boostcoupes runs quite well for 107,000 miles but its rusty LOL.

[Rory]

Im Rory, Im 23 and I live in Michigan just outside of Detroit. Currently I drive a 95 3/4 ton chevy with a 454, extended cab 8 foot bed. BUT Im building a 93 ranger reg cab short bed it has a ton of miles but everything is still solid has some rust but not bad. I am a little more than half way done swapping a 2.3 turbo from an 88 TC LA3, T5. The motor and trans are both in now im just tying up the odds and ends I have a 8.8 for the truck also but will be swapping it in at a later date. Ill post some pictures when its done and ill probably be asking some questions as I go

[speedaddict]

The names Kenneth. I live in south Ga.

I got a 99 ranger 2.5L. Any questions just ask.
Hoping to make first 2.5T ranger 4wd, on 1-ton running gear.
Got the 2.5T part done. Now time for the rest :lol:

[Soul]

You know it dawned on me I never did a post on one of these threads I don't think.

I'm Alan, I live in Cape Girardeau Missouri. I ditched the turboranger build and just decided to put the motor I built into my TC. But the crowd here is one of the friendliest I've been a member of so I stay on this site.

[K G]

I'm Karry I have a turboed sandrail for 4 years and I'm going to turbo my 96 ranger. I in Fairfield, Mt. pop 7 hundred plus. Here some pics of my rail.
K G

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/kgman62/276.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/kgman62/mom2034.jpg


http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/kgman62/IMG_2170.jpg

[speedaddict]

God that rail is sweet.

You oughta start a build thread for that thing and post up some specs and such.

2 :thumbsup: Great work!!

[jfive]

Wish you lived in montana yet speed. HA HA HA.

[K G]

God that rail is sweet.

You oughta start a build thread for that thing and post up some specs and such.

2 :thumbsup: Great work!!
Then you might like this pic.
I call it RR Soup :D
K G














http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/kgman62/smilegun-1.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/kgman62/IMG_2887-1.jpg

[Jesshwarren]

One nice sandrail there!!

[SpeedNinja]

Hey guys, I'm Mike. Was going to sell the Ranger and drive the SVO daily... but that died too, so... Going to replace the oil pump and pickup soon on the truck and hope there's no damage to the 2.5L but I'll be looking into dropping an '86 SVO motor/trans that I've been piecing together into the truck asap, hence I signed up here. I'd post a pic of the truck, but I don't have anything current since my brother swapped beds with me (he has a 2002) to keep my camper shell. So I'll eventually post a pic with the stepside bed on my truck.

[92svoranger]

hello my name is trent i live in e town pa iam 19 i have a 92 xlt ranger, svo, low comp forged piston, low tension rings, forged rods, 42 lb injetors, not sure which turbo it is i run it at 16psi day to day it will tak 24 psi, big bov. the world class t5, 7.5 rear wit 373s, and the la3 ecu been waiting 4 spring to work out all the bugs and try getting her to the track i ve been running it on the street spanking hondas. its kool finding a place full of people running turbo rangers glad to be a part of it.

the fastest way to finsh is to start.

[speedaddict]

:welcome:

[TURBO Ranger]

My names Jeremy, already posted most of the specs for my truck, nows time for the low quality pictures:popcorn:

Basic dirty engine compartment:D
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/557BBF/Mustang101.jpg

On this one check out my header mounted rear view mirror(the original fell off, but not anymore). Also note that its got 83-88 door panels for cage clearance, a line lock, inside boost control, and 5 points
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/557BBF/Mustang100.jpg

And the scoop ducting from the TC, needs repainted
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/557BBF/Mustang102.jpg

And a picture of the outside, sorry, but it was dark:(
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/557BBF/Mustang097.jpg

[D94R]

Exhaust pipe roll cage???

[ben_2_go]

Exhaust pipe roll cage???

Yes.Def not safe.That tube will split in a roll over and impale anyone inside.It's already happen to a friend of mine that had a jeep CJ7 with a steel hard top.

:badidea:

RIP David Colman Jr. :Angel_ani

He had everyone convinced he had a real cage,even me.He spent the money saved on fancy red roll bar pads with vinyl covers.He was a professional welder by trade, so he had the skill and knowledge to build it right.He was just cheap.

Please don't let it happen to you.I know you have family,that loves and needs you.

[jfive]

all you need is a 4 point to go up to 11.49 in the 1/4 mile. Thats just a bar behind the seat, and two going through where the glass would be. Just get lexan to replace back window, and drill holes for the cage. What you got going on is for 4X4s. Also needs to be welded with mig or tig only. I figure I will be fast enough to need one. Jegs sells the kit for a little over a hundred bucks. DOM tubing, or chromoly is all that is allowed.

[D94R]

I assumed it was for mock up purposes. Hopefully that's the case.

[TURBO Ranger]

Firstly, its not a real cage, i know that, it is more for fit up. However, my truck still has the full roof structure which by itself is enough to withstand most roll overs. The reason its in there is so id have some place to mount the 5 points. It is MIG welded, and I am in school as a welder now. I have the correct tubing to build a real cage, this was more to get a hang of building them and fitting the tubes. I also need to get a bender that doesnt collapse the center of the bend. Im not going to cut holes in the back glass either. On my other ranger, I just ran the rear bars out the back of the cab above the glass, then welded around them. it had to be able to run down in the tens and it passed. I did it after this one, and i dont have the good bender, had to borrow one from a friend. My other is just a drag only truck with no real structure to the body for lightening purposes.

[D94R]

I figured it was mockup, but you realize that pipe isn't going to hold you or the 5 point harness, right?

[K G]

, and I am in school as a welder now. I have the correct tubing to build a real cage, this was more to get a hang of building them and fitting the tubes. I also need to get a bender that doesnt collapse the center of the bend. .
fit looks real good just need the right tube and bender. Heres the one I have http://www.trick-tools.com/model_3_bender.htm
works nice. Y ou can do it with a torch too, if you fill the dom tube with DRY sand and weld both ends closed. Sand must be 100% dry, when water turns to steam it expands 1200 times. Will disform tube or go boom. both bad.
K G

[jfive]

A buddy of mine just bought a bender for making roll cages. I need to see if its cheaper to buy the dom and have him bend it, or just order the kit through jegs. I plan on doing mine when I change out my seat.

[Enzo_Guy]

Hey guys, I have been looking at building a turbo Ranger for a while (I'm also on RPS and TRS, but I don't post much because my '04 4.0L 4x4 is mostly stock). I just sold my motorcycle and an already built turbo Ranger came up for sale in the same price range, I still have to go look at it but from the description I'm 90% sure I'm going to buy it.

The truck I might buy:
1990 Ranger 2WD 5-speed. 2.3T, T5, and computer out of '88 Turbocoupe. Torn down to bare block, honed, and rebuilt with all new rings, bearings, gaskets, timig belt, tensioner, plugs, and pilot bearing. Ported E6 manifold and electric manifold installed. Needs gauges and exhaust (included with sale, just need installed). Good body, paint, and interior. $2,000.

I come from a long line of V8 guys, so romping all over them with a turbo 4-banger is just so appealing. So far the line I am most excited to use is "I bet my 4-cylinder Ranger can beat that!" I can't to see all their faces go :shocked:

[AirBender]

"I come from a long line of V8 guys, so romping all over them with a turbo 4-banger is just so appealing. So far the line I am most excited to use is "I bet my 4-cylinder Ranger can beat that!" I can't to see all their faces go"

its even more effective if you dont use a line and just catch them off guard and all they can say is WTF!!!

[Enzo_Guy]

its even more effective if you dont use a line and just catch them off guard and all they can say is WTF!!!

Haha, yeah but either way they still have some nice cars! Let me see if I can remember some of what they have:
'58 Corvette- 283/4-speed
'67 Corvette- 427/4-speed, custom 4-link
'68 GTX- 440/727
'55 Bel Air- 454/Powerglide
'67 Camaro 327/4-speed (my grandmother's car, she can shift faster than me:()
'67 GTO- 400/4-speed (still a work in progress)

I have been after an SVO Mustang for a while, but this Ranger fell right into my lap. Ever since I saw the video of Huber running the 8.92 I have been sold on getting one of these engines, and then I got a Ranger as my daily so it makes it even more fun to have a good 4x4 Ranger and a fast 2WD Ranger!
:peelout:

[Sandman]

Hey guys my name is Brent and I live in Greenville SC and I have 2 rangers I have a 1998 4x4 with a built 4.0 and about 9 total inches of lift and I also have my new project which is my 1987 reg cab 2wd 2.3 ranger that I plan on turboing and lowering some I want to build a sleeper and make people go WTH was that I found alot of good info on here and decided to sign up how we can all get good info from each other

[AirBender]

cool, another local to me..... welcome and take a look at the events section for the meet coming up at my house in may..... steve.

[AirBender]

heres the link..

http://www.turborangerforums.com/showthread.php?t=1545

[turboranger_quest]

After dealing with cancer for a year and selling all my acquired turbo parts to pay for medical bills it's time to start all over now. It's about time to pay some attention to the ole' Ranger again! Yippy!:turbob:

-1999 Sport
- Beltech 2/3" drop
- Brand new 17" Bullitts in shipping!

[AirBender]

congrats on the battle and welcome..

[turboranger_quest]

Thanks! Now it's time to battle GM! By the way, I dig that Pinto!

[fordnut71]

welcome.
great that your a servior.
wish you luck on finding your parts again

[Ryan]

Hello all,

I just wanted to take a few mins to introduce myself, my name is Ryan as it says… I live in the Detroit area. I have a 1994 standard cab, short box Ranger w/ a 2.3L. The head gasket blew and I think warped the head. I haven’t had it tested though. Anyways, it is currently sporting a 93 2.3L. I have been wondering around this site and I LOVE what I see! The majority here seems to know their stuff and is very tolerant of new comers. I have been reading a lot and using the search function but still have a few basic questions before I get started. I need reassurance that my 94 2.3L block will be a suitable platform for this project (since it is sitting in my garage doing nothing…). Is there any preference between the 93 and the 94? I would also like to find any literature on turbo charging in general (maybe like a “turbo charging for dummies”). I have learned the basics, but a lot is still unclear. I am looking for something in the intermediate to advanced category. Any direction you guys can steer me in would be great. Thanks. Oh, I am looking for around 400 whp.

Thanks again,
-Ryan

[Ryan]

Answered my own questions for the most part apon further research. the next question is, should I be worried about journal size?

[yannijoe201]

well i guess its my turn since im the FNG... my name is joe and im from belleville, MI (detroit area) but im stationed in jacksonville FL in the NAVY. i have always been bigtime into custom cars and trucks. i currently have a 93 integra ls that is all show and no go... but now i have been shopping around for a ranger to build for show and GO! but unfortuniatly i dont know to much about the go part. i just know what i want to hit in the 1/4 and rlr023 is going to guide me in my build! so if anyone has any advice or prices and places where i can get parts to hit the 12- 13sec area with a 2.3 please let me know! :cheers2:

[speedaddict]

:welcome:

There's plenty on this site to have you reading for days.

racerwalsh is a good place to start, and bo-port will get your mouth watering

[yannijoe201]

:welcome:

There's plenty on this site to have you reading for days.

racerwalsh is a good place to start, and bo-port will get your mouth watering

well thanks for all the help! ill look into it!

[yannijoe201]

well i went to the bo-port site and i emailed them a few times with various questions and they were very helpful and informative! thanks for the good info speed.

[Pimp_Daddy_Patty]

Hey guys,

New guy here. My name is Pat, I'm from Ontario, Canada. I just got my 94 Ranger on the road. It's a 2.3 5 speed. I bought it with the intention of putting a turbo on it (I turbo'd my last 4 cars as well).

Thinking stock TC turbo/manifold, 5-8 psi boost (or whatever is reasonable on NA pistons), Megasquirt, Ford 24# injectors.

Great forum, lots of good info.

Pat

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u302/pimp_daddy_patty/94%20Ranger/IMG00506.jpg

[ben_2_go]

Sounds good, but I would go with Micro Squirt for ignition control.I dunno if that is available with Mega Squirt.I haven't played with Mega Squirt in years and it was no where as advanced as it is now.I dunno the regs in CA, but if you can go with an older set up,I'd just drop in a late 80's T-Bird TC set up.

[Pimp_Daddy_Patty]

I've been running Megasquirt in all my turbo cars for years now, no need for microsquirt as it is less modifable than the regular MS1 or MS2. Plus, I have 2 MS units sitting right next to my computer LOL.

Ontario regulations prefer same year or newer engine swaps. No body actually looks and as long as emissions pass, it's not a problem. If I can find a TC motor for a reasonable price, it would likely be cheaper and easier to do, but I don't have my heart set on making this thing too fast. Just enough power to battle a few hills and a compact car on a dolly hooked up to the truck a few times a year.

[al0389]

Hi, my name is Adam, 21, found this forum the other day looking for swap candidates for my car. I don't own a Ranger, don't really plan on buying one, unless I find a good 5spd 4cyl with a fair price. I'm a student full time, majoring in Marine Engineering and management, work part time at FedEx, and as a Heavy Equipment mechanic for my God-father's construction company.

Anyway, this is the real reason why I joined. This is my second Rx-7 (Pics below), bought it with a blown motor (Just swapped), wanted to keep my first 7, but someone brought a knife to the convertible top, and ruined it, on top of stealing my s**t. Anyway, I wanted to swap in a 5.0 v8 but turned away from it cuz of the price, and bought 2 motors that were "good" and were internally shot, so I've been pretty discouraged (even though I had some scumbag sellers). My dream has been literally cut in half now... I would love to get a 2.5t in there. I know there are the 2.3t from the svo and t-birds, but I want a 2.5. I came here to learn about the OHC motor and learn about turbo-ing it really.


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs549.ash1/32049_395659674262_779854262_4229620_5959437_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs609.snc3/32049_395659659262_779854262_4229619_1031635_n.jpg

[ben_2_go]

It would be easier and cheaper to build a turbo rotor motor to go back in there.There will be a but load of fabrication.The last swap I did on an 80-'s model RX was a V6 and the radiator had to be relocated to the front of the core support and the tunnel had to be cut out and made wider and taller.We had to loose the brake booster and mount a race set up under the dash.There was much much more involved.Remember,your car is a unibody and cutting into can weaken it significantly.Be aware that the 2.5 is one of the tallest 4 cylinders around.Not trying to discourage your just want you to know whats involved.BTW,my 2.5 all up is taller than the 351 Windsor in my cougar by almost 6 inches.

[AirBender]

theres several of them swapped to 2.3t motors with t5 trannies...if you look on turboford try to search wes kiser... hes gotonethats pretty nice.... i actually got to drive that car recently....the thing hauls pretty good..... theres also a company that makes the swap mounts for the 2.3 into the rx7

[TURBO Ranger]

Or you could always go the twin turbo sbc route lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmACTP69Zh0
just kidding lol sbcs make me queasy, and that would cost big bucks. Welcome to the site, looks like a nice car and a good starting place.

[ben_2_go]

theres several of them swapped to 2.3t motors with t5 trannies...if you look on turboford try to search wes kiser... hes gotonethats pretty nice.... i actually got to drive that car recently....the thing hauls pretty good..... theres also a company that makes the swap mounts for the 2.3 into the rx7

Cool!Things have came along since I did that V6 swap.

[Schulzee]

Hi guys.
I just bought a 97 super cab ranger. 5 speed with of course a 2.3.
I'm new to the Ford 2.3 world but familiar with 8 valve 4 cylinder turbo engines. I'm currently building a 2.5 turbo for my 86 daytona cs. Once its together I'm going to turbo the ranger, definitely needs some power haha.
I look forward to making a sleeper ranger as i just get a kick out beating people in what should be much faster cars. I once had a v6 f150 that ran mid 13's with the help with some nitrous :) look on people's faces was priceless. Haha

[Agent Ezzard]

I'm located in south Florida and have been lurking around with one or two occasional posts. I'm an Air Traffic Controller at Miami Center and I haven been planing to get back into the car tinkering thing. Since I also want a pickup for daily driving so the my Infiniti could get a break, I decided to look up the most feasible and affordable truck I could turbo. I plan on buying an Ranger or B2300 95-97 so I could use the SCT tuner. I am just sourcing parts right now and plan on keeping the budget as low as possible to see how low I could do it for (minus the turbo).

[race79]

hi there i am 41 uesd to drive dirt late model race cars for 20 years and always used ford as power so sold my f 350 and got a ranger 97 for 300$ needed and head gasket at 255000 so turbo it paint it and wheels and tires not as fast as a late model but as fun 10psi now and a whole lot more on the way

[al0389]

theres several of them swapped to 2.3t motors with t5 trannies...if you look on turboford try to search wes kiser... hes gotonethats pretty nice.... i actually got to drive that car recently....the thing hauls pretty good..... theres also a company that makes the swap mounts for the 2.3 into the rx7

I've seen very few swaps and very little information on the 2.3 into a Rx-7. Thanks


It would be easier and cheaper to build a turbo rotor motor to go back in there.There will be a but load of fabrication.The last swap I did on an 80-'s model RX was a V6 and the radiator had to be relocated to the front of the core support and the tunnel had to be cut out and made wider and taller.We had to loose the brake booster and mount a race set up under the dash.There was much much more involved.Remember,your car is a unibody and cutting into can weaken it significantly.Be aware that the 2.5 is one of the tallest 4 cylinders around.Not trying to discourage your just want you to know whats involved.BTW,my 2.5 all up is taller than the 351 Windsor in my cougar by almost 6 inches.

I'm not worried about the height of the engine, things can always be adjusted to fit, there are plenty of swaps available for this car, www.grannysspeedshop.com specializes in swaps for all 3 generations of rx7. I'm tired of the rotary, If I could get a equally weighed engine, and produce more power than the rotary without the timebomb, I'll be happy.

Or you could always go the twin turbo sbc route lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmACTP69Zh0
just kidding lol sbcs make me queasy, and that would cost big bucks. Welcome to the site, looks like a nice car and a good starting place.

I've seen videos of this thing before.... It's scary...

[LowProfilePerformance]

Hey, my name is Matthew and I drive a Turbo Toyota Paseo and Turbo Supra, and I'm a super mod on tunemytoyota.com......I'm a toyota guy I guess. I just started a business... Low Profile Performance.
Anyways, My best friend has a 94 2.3 Ranger that needs a bit more pep. We want to keep it fairly simple as it the thunderbird setup and an lsd.
I'll make another thread for my questions later (when I'm not on the blackberry)

See ya later
-Matt

[vrank]

Name's Kyle, found this site while doing some research and like what some of y'all are doing, especially concerning Holsets. That's why I'm here, to learn, and maybe one day contribute. My car is a late 80's, heavy four door Toyota with an I-6, 2.5 liters, a five speed and an HY35. It'll be ready by spring break, lookin for 30ish psi and a whole lot of fun.

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx105/512jzgte/34f270dc.jpg

[AirBender]

can you start another thread in the lounge and give us a little rundown onyour project? looks interesting...oh, and welcome.

[AJ_Fritz]

uh oh! the yota guys are rolling in... someone cover speedaddict's eyes. heheh!

[splatranger95]

HAHA AJ!! Ya man start a thread that thing sounds pretty cool. I love off the wall builds.

[natwal89]

hello everyone my name is Nathan i live in southern indiana. i have a 1991 ranger with the 2.3. 60,000 originnal miles 1 owner. got it for $500 cash lol. got plans for it, i already put 01 GT wheels on it, im trying to find a turbo assembly for it from an old turbo coupe or svo that will bolt right on with little modifications. but of course im having a hard time finding anything reasonably priced.

[ben_2_go]

hello everyone my name is Nathan i live in southern indiana. i have a 1991 ranger with the 2.3. 60,000 originnal miles 1 owner. got it for $500 cash lol. got plans for it, i already put 01 GT wheels on it, im trying to find a turbo assembly for it from an old turbo coupe or svo that will bolt right on with little modifications. but of course im having a hard time finding anything reasonably priced.

Swap the whole engine.It's easier and the 2.3T can handle the turbo.A stock 2.3 Ranger engine can not.

[Verbal Kint]

Hey,

I'm in my 40's, I've had several V8 mild performance sedans, 96 impala SS, 02 Lincoln LS, etc.. After the LS V8 expired, a little lighter in the wallet, I find myself back to driving a TBI/4l60E powered '70 C-10 built years ago.

While I have a hotrod and a kustom project stashed away, I lost my mind and was talked into an unconventional build for my next daily driver. Since the LS demise a friend talked me into a 1946 Ford "jailbar" pickup on a 2wd Ranger chassis. He has re-bodied several first generation Rangers and likes the cheap platform. Since I am the consumate V8 hot rodder I was skeptical. The "jailbar" truly has a face only a mother could love but hell I'll try anything at least once. Since starting this adventure I met a local hotrodder doing a 1950 Chev AD truck powered by a warmed over T-bird supercoupe powertrain, pretty wild setup.

Currently the 46 Ford truck has the stock Ranger 2.3 5spd but after reading/researching some easy options on this forum and the ranger station, I'm thinking a mild turbo motor will need to be in the works, especially since the 46 Ford pickup body is a few lbs heavier than the original Ranger body.

Lots to read up on, thanks for the site.

VK

[jfive]

Welcome and should be interesting. Might have to stop by and see it someday.

[Verbal Kint]

Welcome and should be interesting. Might have to stop by and see it someday.

Take your time, we haven't finished the cab mounts yet, it's scheduled to replace my 70 C-10 sometime in spring.

I told our 13 year old son that he and I are going to build a replacement turbo motor for it next summer, he thought it was a great idea... my wife just rolled her eyes and left the room shaking her head.

I keep telling her that an hour or two turning a wrench is cheaper than therapy.

[rangertroy]

hello,my name is Troy.I am 40 and i'm from middleburg,florida(jacksonville).i dont have a ranger yet but i do have a 2.3 svo turbo motor and tranny out of a '84 svo mustang.i am currently looking for a ranger 83-94 to put my motor in.i was going to put it in a 89 suzuki sidekick 4x4 but decided against it.
i am a diehard fordman.i have had a '89 mazda b2200 with a 302 in it,a '90 rx7 with a 302,i have converted a '90 lincoln mk7lsc to a 5 spd and built lots of mustangs.this will beone of my first 2.3t's for myself.anyway great site and i am glad i found it.

[CoryV.]

Hi, Newbie here from Grand Island, Nebraska
I'm CoryV. 41
My project is a little differant than most on here!!!!!
You could almost say, i'm an orphan!
What ties me to you guys is my Chassis!
I have, what was a past 1989 Ford Ranger N/A 2.3 Dual Plug head, D.I.S. Manual Trans.
The Body, is a 1929 Willys Whippet Sedan!!
Its a RatRod! I am also a member of Turboford.net.
My pictures are here in photobucket:

http://s1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/ru4reel1/1929%20willys%20sedan%20ratrod/

I am currently attempting to turbocharge the 2.3
I have installed Forged Pistons, I have the warner ishi turbo, and am trying/putting in the LA3 computer. I Must say, i am having a helluva time with this!!
I have relocated just about everything in the engine compartment!!!
So, thats my story and i'm sticking to it!
I hope you'll have me! I find myself coming to this Forum alot in my searches for info on my swap!!!
Thanks ,
CoryV.

[jfive]

I was just in grand Island the other night. We were gonna stay there over night, but I ended up driving a bit longer and we stayed in north platte. Should have stayed in grand island as we ended up having some rednecks driving by till 2 am with glass packs. Lots of corn stalks and semis on there sides. Took this picture just before your area. http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af172/jfive_5/262.jpg

[Cheeseliner]

Howdy. I'm Kenny from Topeka Kansas. I have a 85 TB TC 2.3T that i am transplanting into my 75 Pinto Hatchback. - But i have a Ford Ranger Extended cab that we use as a shop truck! :) Its not TC though. Anyway, its great to be on here.

If any of you get to Heartland Park this summer, let me know ahead of time. Kenny

[oldcarfart]

Ben 30 years old I live in upstate South Carolina.2001 Ranger standard cab step side.It has 2.5L automatic with a 3/3 drop.It doesn't look lowered.I had to measure it just to prove it to myself.LOL The tires have been replaced since this picture.Running 215-70-15.Factory size was 225-70-15.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb17/ben_2_go/Ford%20Ranger%20Parts/1023071746.jpg

I envy your stepside, when I had the money I could not find one, now they are appearing everywhere. I have a '93 ext. cab for a parts chaser project. Where in upstate?, I live in Clinton, where I-26 and 385 meet.

[oldcarfart]

well i guess its my turn since im the FNG... my name is joe and im from belleville, MI (detroit area) but im stationed in jacksonville FL in the NAVY. i have always been bigtime into custom cars and trucks. i currently have a 93 integra ls that is all show and no go... but now i have been shopping around for a ranger to build for show and GO! but unfortuniatly i dont know to much about the go part. i just know what i want to hit in the 1/4 and rlr023 is going to guide me in my build! so if anyone has any advice or prices and places where i can get parts to hit the 12- 13sec area with a 2.3 please let me know! :cheers2:

Racer Walsh is over in the southside area of Jacksonville.

[AirBender]

old car fart..... youre just up the road from me... and your right by one of my favorite junkyards..... mile marker 19 on the 385 section... that guys got some cool stuff.... ill have to let you know when we have another get together.. youd enjoy it... ages from teens to old fart!!!!!! :D

[Cheeseliner]

Howdy Oldcarfart. Good luck with your project! Steve AKA Airbender is a great source of info and seem like your really close to a great parts spot. Kenny

[oldcarfart]

old car fart..... youre just up the road from me... and your right by one of my favorite junkyards..... mile marker 19 on the 385 section... that guys got some cool stuff.... ill have to let you know when we have another get together.. youd enjoy it... ages from teens to old fart!!!!!! :D

Well I will fit the "old fart" requirements <grin>. My name is Calvin, 58 years young, retired USN (Data Systems Chief Petty Officer), retired TRW (R&D prototype engineer, on brakes, ABS, suspension control systems, "by wire" intragation development (i.e. brake by wire, steer by wire, electronic roll control, etc.)) living in Clinton, SC. I have too many projects (1990 Mustang GT, triple black ragtop, 5 speed, 1953 Chevy pickup slated for a 2.3 turbo swap from a former scca prepped T-bird with head work by "Fast Flow heads by Lorenzo" in Bensalem, Pa (old friend), 1993 Ranger ext. cab slated for stock 1990 turbo t-bird driveline with 5 speed, prepping a 1993 F-350 turbo diesel and 2000 E-350 for sale and shopping for a 1998 or newer flareside with 4 cyl/ 5 speed for parts chaser. Being retired I have more time than money but everyday is a Saturday, c'mon by and shoot the sh*t sometime, email @ oldcarfart@aol.com. y'all enjoy!:welcome:


and yes, Ron's "car sales" <grin> is a great place to shop, best time to deal is Tues-Thurs 10-4 as he has less BS to deal with than on Monday's and Fridays.

[bigdfunk415]

What's up guys. I have been following jess on rangers revenge and a member of rps for 5 years. Just bought rgbigairs's turbo ranger and am going to need some help with troubleshooting. I will post pics and vivid descriptions of what I am dealing with later but for now just wanted to introduce myself. I hope to get to know some of these ohio guys for some help.lol

[dangeranger93]

i saw that truck on craigslist thought it looked familiar haha

[Hanceboy410]

Hey guys, names chris, 27 and live in southern maryland. Been building stuff for a while now, had 3 camaro z's, 1 gt stang, an rx7 and even a merkur xr4. I'm really looking fwd to building the hell out of my 99 ranger. Haven't felt like this since my mustang.
Just wanted to say thanks for all the advice in the future and this is a great forum

[Agent Ezzard]

Welcome bro! Don't be afraid to try out new ideas when building up the truck.

[RacinGas]

Glad I finally found this section lol, name's Dave, friends at the shop call me Supa Dave, dunno why but they enjoy it lol. 20 years old. Currently live in Louisiana. My first car was a 1993 Mercury Topaz when I turned 16 (Shouldn't even mention that one....lol), Later I bought a Lowered 1975 F-100 and swapped in a Terminator Engine and 6-speed (Got it from a "totaled" 2003 cobra) while I was still in Auto class and working, later totaled it and landed myself in the ICU (Truck was stupid quick and almost killed me for it). Now I own 2 Rangers a 1995 and a 1997, both XLT 2.3 EXT cabs. plan on using the body rotten 95 as a donor car and use it to build me a Turbo Fovlo 2.3 to drop in my 97. God willing and with your guys support and knowledge XD.