New engine for my Ranger

[Davis]

I had some trouble with my last engine and toasted the pistons.

So I decided to do a full rebuild on the engine.

Got the block back from my machinist and painted it to match the truck.

The head is a worked over NA head with big valves. I reshaped the chambers to accommodate big valves.

New CP Pistons

Crower Sportsman Rods

ARP Rod Bolts

New Main Bearings

Polished Stock Crank

Setting Ring End Gap

New Rod Bearings

Installing Pistons

ARP Head Studs and Felpro 8993

Head Installed

 

[anothermbdusted]

wow looking good! keep up the pictures good job!!

 

[Tominator]

I really miss working on a 2.3! They are one of the best motors Ford [German design] ever produced.

Nice work!

 

[Davis]

Got the engine together and installed today.

Freshly machined flywheel

Centerforce Stage II Clutch and 6 Puck Ceramic Disc

No pics of the install yet, it was dark by the time I got the engine in.

 

[Insanejughead]

I really miss working on a 2.3! They are one of the best motors Ford [German design] ever produced.

Nice work!

Agreed! They're so freaking simple and awesome!

Got the engine together and installed today.

No pics of the install yet, it was dark by the time I got the engine in.

HOT DAMN! I love this build! I love the colors!

How many licks will it take to get through to the chocolaty center?

 

[Davis]

Finished up the install today.

Here's the moneymaker (actually, moneytaker).

Added an EGT probe this time around.

I <3 Holset.

$65 intercooler. The couplings cost way more than the intercooler.

Exhaust side

Intake side.

Full Engine Bay

Its running nice and smooth, there were a couple oil leaks. I took care of two (I think) we'll see if there are others. I'm hoping not, but to be honest, I think there are more. Now I need to do some tuning and breaking in, but I'm moving to California this weekend. I've gotta pass emissions before I go because I highly doubt that I could after I get there.

 

[adsm08]

I'm moving to California this weekend.

Don't do it man, don't do it!!!

 

[Davis]

Don't do it man, don't do it!!!

Haha, I wouldn't except that a certain unnamed company which manufactures Toyotas gave me an offer I couldn't refuse!

 

[Insanejughead]

If it doesn't pass emissions, then are you going to sell the ranger?


I could give it a good life, ya know...