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jammons5126
10-12-2007, 11:03 PM
Here is a list of what i plan on purchasing for my 98 Ford Ranger 4wd 3.0L auto trans extended cab. Let me know if it is good or bad and also if you think of something better let me know. Thanks here we go.......
Volant Cold Air Intake
Airaid Poweraid
Jet Power Mass Air Sensor
Warn Trans4mer Brush Guard
Rancho RS9000x Shocks
Power Slot Slotted Rotors
B&M Hi-Tek Oil And Automatic Transmission Cooler
Jet Performance Chips Control Module
True-Rev Sport induction kit
MSD DIS-4 replacement ignition control
spark plug wires (let me know what is good for spark plug wires)
JBA Headers
Dynomax Cat-Back Exhaust system
Thats it for now but let me know what you think and tell if there is anything better than what i have listed. Also if you think i should add something go ahead and tell me. Thanks guys
Wicked_Sludge
10-13-2007, 12:56 AM
Volant Cold Air Intake -bad
Airaid Poweraid -bad
Jet Power Mass Air Sensor -useless for your application
Warn Trans4mer Brush Guard -aesthetic, up to you
Rancho RS9000x Shocks -good
Power Slot Slotted Rotors -bad, seen too many aftermarket rotors crack
B&M Hi-Tek Oil And Automatic Transmission Cooler -good, but dont bypass the stock cooler...run both
Jet Performance Chips Control Module -OK, but a programmer gives you more freedom
True-Rev Sport induction kit -bad
MSD DIS-4 replacement ignition control -might smooth idle and low end power
spark plug wires (let me know what is good for spark plug wires) -any decent replacement 8MM wire
JBA Headers -good
Dynomax Cat-Back Exhaust system -aesthetic, up to you (dont expect power gains)
jammons5126
10-13-2007, 01:17 AM
for the bad you have mentioned what can i put in its place
Ranger44
10-13-2007, 03:29 PM
Leave the stock stuff in there:woot: Save the money and give your truck a real good tune up.:D
Ranger5.0
10-13-2007, 05:42 PM
what are you trying todo to your truck.? youve posted a few posts asking questions that dont seam to show any type of plan or direction. its a 3.0, its not a massive performer, and bolt ons wont give it massive power......they dont give massive power on any engine.
jammons5126
10-13-2007, 05:59 PM
well what kind of tune up then eh
Ranger5.0
10-13-2007, 06:06 PM
well, there is only one kind of tune up. The right kind. This involves changing oil&filters, greasing anything on the chassie. Replacing fuel filter. Plugs and wires. Make sure all your tire pressures are up to snuff as well. im not trying to be rude, but like i said, its a 3.0, they arnt massive power producers to begine with. if you WANT power, save your money for a 5.0 swap
jammons5126
10-13-2007, 09:58 PM
If you want to see what my truck looks like right now check it out on here http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2920958
Ranger5.0
10-13-2007, 11:04 PM
4" body lift? im pritty damn sure that isnt legal, or even offered lol. If you feel you have less power then needed, it could be cuz of the bigger tires throwing off your final drive ratio. Invest in lower gears, that will offset the big tires.
kunar
10-13-2007, 11:22 PM
Invest in lower gears, that will offset the big tires.
:clapping: Amen
Ranger5.0
10-13-2007, 11:33 PM
well, like, he's got a few threads goin on regarding more power and more noise, but never said much about the truck. now i understand why its doggin' it, its spinnin bigger tires, and sites higher in the air, so its a losing battle, its less arodynamic now, and the engine lost the leverage it once had to move the rig
kunar
10-14-2007, 12:48 AM
well, like, he's got a few threads goin on regarding more power and more noise,
yea, i've seen them. they have all been recently hit with the same 'copy and paste' check out my truck link too...
Mutant Pony
10-14-2007, 01:33 AM
It's a hack! don't click on it!!!
Wicked_Sludge
10-14-2007, 02:44 AM
its just his cardomain....
theres nothing wrong with wanting to do a buildup on a 3.0. jammons just needs to realize it isnt going to happen with bolt on chrome tubes and shiney things. there isnt much aftermarket support for serious power adders for the 3.0...so anything that you want to do will have to be custom done, and that means spending serious cash and a lot more effort on the users end.
that said, checking your current gear ratio and matching your gears to those tires is THE place to start.
jammons5126
10-14-2007, 06:13 AM
thanks wicked sludge. it aint a hack its jsut my cardomain about my truck. I dont know much about vehicles so that is why i am asking these questions on here i dont think it hurts anyone to ask questions. Hell i am learning new things
Ranger44
10-14-2007, 03:48 PM
I would go to 4.10's or 4.56's. You'll be much much better off. 4.10's you can find trucks in the junkyards with these and just swap the axles in under your truck. The 4.56's will have to be swaped into the axles you have now. Good luck.
JCard
10-14-2007, 05:08 PM
I dont know much about vehicles so that is why i am asking these questions on here
That statement makes it hard for me to believe you have a twincharged maverick like you stated in one of your other threads you dont need to lie in here to seem cool because no one really cares anyways, especially if you want help learning about something. Anyhow a better way to gain some knowledge about rangers and other RBV's is to check out the tech library there is a ton of great info there that could help you learn some of the basics about rangers and 4x4's in general.
Ranger5.0
10-14-2007, 06:27 PM
amen
Wicked_Sludge
10-14-2007, 08:35 PM
its possible he bought it already built or someone helped him build it. ill give him the benifit of the doubt. we all have to start learning somewhere, and TRS is a good place to start.
Ranger5.0
10-14-2007, 08:47 PM
true
jammons5126
10-14-2007, 09:01 PM
I bought the maverick with the 347 stroker already in it i asked ppl about the twin charging it and they told me it was a good idea to try on it so i had my buddys help my out on it as soon as i get my camera back i will post some pics up here so you can see it
JCard
10-21-2007, 09:43 PM
as soon as i get my camera back i will post some pics up here so you can see it
that would be mint! if you could snap some burn out picks!
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