New To This "Turbo"

[scottquaint]

Ok so far all I know is it uses exhaust gases to spin the turbine to push air through the engine faster. But I just need a little better explanation. I just bought a 1994 Ford Ranger 2.3L 5 Speed for 800 bucks. It's gonna be my little turboed but gas saving, V8 ass whooping, beast. Only Problem with the truck is I think it's a PCV system and it has a lot of underbody rust.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/FearsNONE/GEDC0152.jpg
And Take a look at what I pulled out of the intake. Can anyone tell me what this is? Is it a baffle for the intake?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/FearsNONE/GEDC0153.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/FearsNONE/GEDC0154.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/FearsNONE/GEDC0155.jpg

[stedman]

I do belive that's part of your intake "Muffler", yes, it a baffle. Dunno why they installed those.

Right now I'm running a K&N cold air induction w/ Hellex TB spacer till I get my '96 turbo built. It's a hell-a-lot better than stock, better MPG also....

[Riddle_Rob]

I found this to be one of the best sites when I first started learning about turbos.

http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/tech_center/turbo_tech101.html

On the left side in the column there's Turbo Tech 102 and 103 as well.

[fordnut71]

its just a baffle to keep that romp sound from happening. seems like old people dont want to hear air going into the motor.
btw welcome

[scottquaint]

All right cool, thanks for the link too really helped me get a better understanding. And I don't know why anyone wouldn't want to hear that air being sucked into the engine. :=)

[AJ_Fritz]

Ok so far all I know is it uses exhaust gases to spin the turbine to push air through the engine faster.

its a little more complicated then that but not much lol :iagree: :biggrin:

[Jesshwarren]

A lil tuning some rods and pistons injectors and a MAF meter, you will be set.

[salating]

yea wouldnt take much to get it going. a good base tune to start from would only take me a few minutes to whip up

[scottquaint]

Well would I need most of these parts listed in the 94 and Earlier Forum since my truck is a 1994 :(

A good choice is the J3 Chip.
http://www.moates.net/product_info.p...roducts_id=101

You will need a chip burner.
http://www.moates.net/product_info.p...products_id=48

Ford Programming Module
http://www.moates.net/product_info.p...products_id=73

EEC Computer Reading Interface
http://www.moates.net/product_info.p...products_id=74

There is software you can use to make the changes.
Binary Editor is one that I use.
http://www.eecanalyzer.net/product_i...ry_editor.html

You would need someone to create a definition file for your ECU in order to use this software. I don't know of anyone who has used the Tweecer on a Ranger ECU, but it will work on the ones listed.
http://www.tweecer.com/products.htm
Its a bit pricey especially if you want to data log with it.

If you want a good wideband that data logs I would recommend a Zeitronix. It is decently priced. I have one and its works great. It data logs directly to my laptop.
http://www.zeitronix.com/

[AJ_Fritz]

yes you could if the burner software has a definition file for your ECU. then you wouldnt have to repin anything for the LA* series ecus.

hey gary did you get a definition file for your 94 ECU?

[salating]

not yet, i am going to tho

until i find someone who wants to go this route its not worth it

[muddpawz]

got the same truck! keep us posted on the mods!! ill do the same as they happen! good luck---