- Joined
- Sep 27, 2016
- Messages
- 245
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- 136
- Points
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- Vehicle Year
- 2000 Supercab
- Make / Model
- Stepside
- Engine Type
- V8
- Engine Size
- 5.0L GT40
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
I wouldn't mess with an inline fuelpump, I've had them in the past, super loud and not worth the extra wiring and plumbing to convert your already convenient intank pump setup. Intank pumps last long over 100,000miles with no sweat, so just put a new oem/bosch explorer pump in your tank when you do the swap and call it a day.Thanks guys. Yes, power is the biggest reason, but i'm going to college an hour away this fall, so I will probably be visiting home often.......so if it would hurt my econemy, I wouldn't do it.
I'll look into older engines, but I might go for an Explorer engine. I've heard that with the Explorer engine mounts, it will nestle down in the engine bay like it was meant for it. And I can mod it from there.......right now a stiff headwind means 4th gear for me, so a stock Explorer engine will be an unbelievable upgrade.
And I don't think i'lll ever be able to go back to an auto.....i'd rather rip out my entire seat for the shifter if need be, I want a manual.
Is there any good reason not to convert to an in line pump? Seems like that would be easier if it ever fails......don't have to pull the entire bed that way.
If I get a better tach, fuel pressure, and vacuum gauge, (and keep the stock ones) am I missing anything as far as gauges go? I like to know what's going on in the engine, I know that might be a bit much, but every once in a while I decide that I am going to do something for very little reason, and nobody can talk me out of it.
FWIW the ranger bed is hilariously easy to remove. only takes 15 minutes, 3 screws for the gas filler neck, t55 the bed bolts, reach under and unplug the taillight harness from the frame and lift it off with two friends, one on each wheels well and someone in the back.
Don't even need to take out the taillights, rear bumper, or tires. If it's a splash/stepside you only need one friend as it's so light. Well as you can access the the pump without even taking it off, if you just get it up on a lift or high enough on stands, you take out the 3 filler neck screws, and then two bolts on the holding straps and it will tilt in towards the driveshaft and you can reach up and pull the pump assembley right out.