Fords4ever
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Thought that might get some of you to cast a look on this question I am sure others have pondered.
My little 92 2whl dr. 5sp. Ranger w/ 2.3L needs something done to help with the torque.
So far, I have done the following:
a. Removed CAT
b. Changed all sending units ie...Map/O2/Temp/EGR/coils
c. tires (215 70 R15
d. 3.73 rear end.
e. Removed restrictor in Intake to allow more air
My mileage is 20city/27hwy
I need to know what to do. I have a 1800lb. boat & trailer that I use. I can pull it fine other than when I have to get it or the trailer out of the water, especially on a ramp. It seems that I have to ride the clutch to build up enough rpm to get the boat and trailer out.
I really like this little truck and was wondering what I could do to increase the torque or am I wasteing my time/money?
I have thought about:
a. Porting & Polishing Head
b. Installation of Esslinger Carb Spacer
c. Going to 4.08 gears and sacraficeing my mpg/top end
e. Going to different cam/if so what would you suggest?
f. I do not have the money or inclination to get the motor turbo'd (unless you believe this to be the only way to go)
Should I quit wasteing my time and money and get another truck, which I can not afford to do right now but I am not using my boat now and could afford some changes.
What would be your thoughts on this.
My little 92 2whl dr. 5sp. Ranger w/ 2.3L needs something done to help with the torque.
So far, I have done the following:
a. Removed CAT
b. Changed all sending units ie...Map/O2/Temp/EGR/coils
c. tires (215 70 R15
d. 3.73 rear end.
e. Removed restrictor in Intake to allow more air
My mileage is 20city/27hwy
I need to know what to do. I have a 1800lb. boat & trailer that I use. I can pull it fine other than when I have to get it or the trailer out of the water, especially on a ramp. It seems that I have to ride the clutch to build up enough rpm to get the boat and trailer out.
I really like this little truck and was wondering what I could do to increase the torque or am I wasteing my time/money?
I have thought about:
a. Porting & Polishing Head
b. Installation of Esslinger Carb Spacer
c. Going to 4.08 gears and sacraficeing my mpg/top end
e. Going to different cam/if so what would you suggest?
f. I do not have the money or inclination to get the motor turbo'd (unless you believe this to be the only way to go)
Should I quit wasteing my time and money and get another truck, which I can not afford to do right now but I am not using my boat now and could afford some changes.
What would be your thoughts on this.