Anyone have a super chips programmer for their ranger. i would like to get one and use the 87 performance tune, but I'm concerned it would affect my towing, if I don't use 87octane.
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Why would you use anything BUT 87 octane in a Ranger?
That's assuming you haven't added boost or stroked the engine.
That's assuming you haven't added boost or stroked the engine.
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If it pings after you tune it then yeah, bump to 89. That shouldn't affect your towing.
Years ago when gas was cheap and I was stupid I ran 89 in my truck for a little bit and I didn't notice any problems towing. Then someone pointed out the stupidity of that and I went back to 87.
Years ago when gas was cheap and I was stupid I ran 89 in my truck for a little bit and I didn't notice any problems towing. Then someone pointed out the stupidity of that and I went back to 87.
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The only reason I would probably get one is to correct the speedo for bigger tires/gears.
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man when I was younger gas was a buck so I would run 92. Being young and dumb I thought hey it will run better! Rofl but hell 1.20 a gallon was nothing I could pick up friends and have them all pitch in a buck or two and we could cruise all night and still go to class next day lol
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What motor do you have? Maybe a 4.0 swap for more power?
I think I'm just gonna leave it the way it is, I have a cai and cat back, already besides a 3.0 2wd, it was meant to be a reliable daily driver, and that what it is.Not saying I don't love my truck but if I wanted a toy I would have gotten a 4x4 with a v8.
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