2000fuelishdreams
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- O'Fallon Missouri
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- 2000
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Hey guys, my names Justin and I’m new to the forums. I’ve got a 2000 Ranger XLT 2wd with the 5 spd. After giving it some thought I’ve decided that I wanna take my mediocre truck and turn it into something of a sleeper. I’ve thought about a supercharger but what’s the point, you can only do so much with it. I’ve thought about nitrous…works but not efficient or economical. Bigger engine would be nice but that takes away from the effect I’m going for. I love pulling up to a Christmas tree and laying waste to Hondas and Neon’s in an unsuspecting truck, but with a bigger, louder engine, I can’t exactly do that easily.
So that leaves me with the thought of a turbo. I’m sure I won’t be the first to do it and I won’t be the last. Here’s my plan.
1. Rebuild the 3 liter with a refresher kit, nothing too exotic. Standard issue bolt-ons (intake, exhaust, blah, blah, blah)
2. Poly motor mounts and trans mount
3. Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, refaced flywheel.
4. I plan using an STS universal turbo kit; I figure that it’ll be the quickest easiest way to do it.
5. Upgraded fuel system and ignition system.
6. Get rid of the puny 7.5 axle and swap in a 9 inch out of an old Lincoln town car, has discs and should bolt up with minor modifications.
7. Drop the truck just enough to give it a menacing stance. Perhaps a slight rake.
Sounds kinda nuts to be pouring all this work into a ranger I know but I need a project and it’s a free truck. There are other misc. things I plan on doing but for now this is all I can think of. I’d appreciate constructive criticism and any help/info you guys feel like giving. Thanks for looking at my post fellas.
So that leaves me with the thought of a turbo. I’m sure I won’t be the first to do it and I won’t be the last. Here’s my plan.
1. Rebuild the 3 liter with a refresher kit, nothing too exotic. Standard issue bolt-ons (intake, exhaust, blah, blah, blah)
2. Poly motor mounts and trans mount
3. Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, refaced flywheel.
4. I plan using an STS universal turbo kit; I figure that it’ll be the quickest easiest way to do it.
5. Upgraded fuel system and ignition system.
6. Get rid of the puny 7.5 axle and swap in a 9 inch out of an old Lincoln town car, has discs and should bolt up with minor modifications.
7. Drop the truck just enough to give it a menacing stance. Perhaps a slight rake.
Sounds kinda nuts to be pouring all this work into a ranger I know but I need a project and it’s a free truck. There are other misc. things I plan on doing but for now this is all I can think of. I’d appreciate constructive criticism and any help/info you guys feel like giving. Thanks for looking at my post fellas.