No power from my 3.0

Dave93XLT · 04-05-2011, 04:44 PM

Here's the low down:
1993 XLT w/2009 Ford rebuilt 3.0L V6 short block.
5 speed OD manual tranny (original)
K&N cold air intake.
Underdog pulleys.
Electric fan.
MSD coil, new plugs, wires, cap and rotor.

You would think this motor would have some power, wrong. It runs fine as long as I am on a flat surface or going downhill. Once I start uphill, it's like there is no torque at all. Even when I mash the accelerator to the floor there's no power, just the sound of more gas burning.

I'm not sure if it is a compression issue, vacuum issue, PCM issue or what. I've thought about adding a Jet module to see if that would help, but wanted to check with you guys before I did to see if maybe someone else experienced this same problem and had some advice.

Let the threads begin.

Dave93XLT

RavoHimself · 04-05-2011, 04:50 PM

have you tried downshifting.

Dave93XLT · 04-05-2011, 05:03 PM

Yep. But it doesn't seem like I should have too even on the smallest of inclines.

Big Jim M · 04-05-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave93XLT

Here's the low down:
1993 XLT w/2009 Ford rebuilt 3.0L V6 short block.
5 speed OD manual tranny (original)
K&N cold air intake.
Underdog pulleys.
Electric fan.
MSD coil, new plugs, wires, cap and rotor.

You would think this motor would have some power, wrong. It runs fine as long as I am on a flat surface or going downhill. Once I start uphill, it's like there is no torque at all. Even when I mash the accelerator to the floor there's no power, just the sound of more gas burning.

I'm not sure if it is a compression issue, vacuum issue, PCM issue or what. I've thought about adding a Jet module to see if that would help, but wanted to check with you guys before I did to see if maybe someone else experienced this same problem and had some advice.

Let the threads begin.

Dave93XLT

I wouldn't think ANY of the things you have bolted on there would give you one bit more power.. Seems to me you are one of the only guys that has went to all that trouble and TELLS THE TRUTH!

Just for grins and giggles tell us what gear ratio you have and what size tires you are running..
Big JIm

clifford97 · 04-05-2011, 06:05 PM

its cuz u have a 3.0 thats y mine is a big red dog

Dave93XLT · 04-05-2011, 06:24 PM

Stock gears with 15 inch wheels. Nothing extreme.

RollinWOT · 04-05-2011, 07:07 PM

Yep, I've got a 3L too. Auto, but still. No power is the norm.

stmitch · 04-05-2011, 07:41 PM

I think a little more info would help, before jumping to any conclusions.
Do you know what your gear ratio is? What size tires are you running? Properly sizing your gear ratio can make a huge difference in how the truck moves.
Is this a new problem, or has it been this way since you put the new motor in?

Froggmann · 04-05-2011, 08:05 PM

Pull codes.

trail B2 · 04-05-2011, 08:23 PM

A 2.9 is the same thing is it broken or real slow that is the question.It's real hard to tell from here.Hopefully someone who solved 3.0 power problems can come up with some thing you haven't thought of.

Rearanger · 04-05-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stmitch

I think a little more info would help, before jumping to any conclusions.

Resisting the urge to poke fun at the no power mods, stmitch is right. How long have you had the add-ons and were you getting better power just before/after you installed them? Were the mods an attempt to solve what you perceived as "no power"? Have you done a compression test? Could the clutch be slipping? You need to look a little closer. You could also test drive an 09 (same engine) and see if it feels better than yours.

**stiluv** · 04-05-2011, 08:45 PM

3L are high reving motors use the rpm's.they will go all day at 5-6 grand. there is not much you can do for power. i have a 99 with a 3L and it does ok. 4.88 gears with 33's. oh ya and when i did the head gaskets i did a little porting of the heads and intake. it help a good bit.

04-05-2011, 04:44 PM	#1
Dave93XLT New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 3.0L V6 Class: 2WD Street Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	No power from my 3.0 Here's the low down: 1993 XLT w/2009 Ford rebuilt 3.0L V6 short block. 5 speed OD manual tranny (original) K&N cold air intake. Underdog pulleys. Electric fan. MSD coil, new plugs, wires, cap and rotor. You would think this motor would have some power, wrong. It runs fine as long as I am on a flat surface or going downhill. Once I start uphill, it's like there is no torque at all. Even when I mash the accelerator to the floor there's no power, just the sound of more gas burning. I'm not sure if it is a compression issue, vacuum issue, PCM issue or what. I've thought about adding a Jet module to see if that would help, but wanted to check with you guys before I did to see if maybe someone else experienced this same problem and had some advice. Let the threads begin. Dave93XLT
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RavoHimself Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: enfield, ct Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: DD Posts: 1,050 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	have you tried downshifting. __________________ 93 ranger, 4.0L, ex cab, standard, 4x4, 2" coils, 15x8 AR Baja, 33x10.5" bfg at, cab lights Build Thread ........to be modified........ -Ryan-
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Dave93XLT New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 3.0L V6 Class: 2WD Street Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Yep. But it doesn't seem like I should have too even on the smallest of inclines.
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clifford97 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: north jersey Year: 1997 Make: ford Model: ranger- (not a danger ranger!) Engine: 3.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: DD, fun! Posts: 418 Rep Power: 7 iTrader: (0)	its cuz u have a 3.0 thats y mine is a big red dog __________________ just my $.02 "I knew you were going to get stuck. you thought u were in your ranger, you forgot you were in a jeep"
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Dave93XLT New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 3.0L V6 Class: 2WD Street Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Stock gears with 15 inch wheels. Nothing extreme.
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RollinWOT Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: City of Tucson Year: 1998/2000 Make: Ford/Saturn Model: Ranger/SL2 "SL-Deuce" Engine: 3.0L Vulcan/1.9L DOHC Class: Mild 2WD Off Road Used For: Causing Trouble/Commuting Posts: 906 Rep Power: 7 iTrader: (0)	Yep, I've got a 3L too. Auto, but still. No power is the norm. __________________ MBRP Off-Road Pro Cat-Back Shorty Exhaust/ Westin Side Deflectors/ Offroad Bumper in the works/ Powertrax Lock-Rite install soon/ Bullet Holes(and lots of 'em) THIN BLUE LINE PLATE
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stmitch March 2011 STOTM Winner Join Date: Jan 2010 Year: 2000 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0 Class: 2wd street Used For: Looking good. Soon to be going fast! Posts: 640 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	I think a little more info would help, before jumping to any conclusions. Do you know what your gear ratio is? What size tires are you running? Properly sizing your gear ratio can make a huge difference in how the truck moves. Is this a new problem, or has it been this way since you put the new motor in?
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trail B2 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Eastern Ca. Year: 1986 Make: ford Model: bronco 2 Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: 4x4 and DD Posts: 1,179 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	A 2.9 is the same thing is it broken or real slow that is the question.It's real hard to tell from here.Hopefully someone who solved 3.0 power problems can come up with some thing you haven't thought of. __________________ We make A living by what we get, We make A life by what we give.http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...lies/yahoo.gif
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stiluv Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: nevada city, california Year: 1999 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 5.oh face oh oh oh Class: 4x4 Used For: picking up your mom, taking her out and never calling her again Posts: 879 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (1)	3L are high reving motors use the rpm's.they will go all day at 5-6 grand. there is not much you can do for power. i have a 99 with a 3L and it does ok. 4.88 gears with 33's. oh ya and when i did the head gaskets i did a little porting of the heads and intake. it help a good bit.
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