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04 Ranger Supercharge install


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Hello everyone.. First off let me introduce myself since this will be my first post on these forums, My name is Shane im a 23yr old guy and im out of Detroit, MI. I have a 2004 Ranger Edge 4.0 4X4 automatic which i love. Im fairly new with the ranger scenne so i am a newbie and i realize that and know that i am not better then anyone here. Here is my question.. I know a guy with a 1994 Ranger 4.0L and he has a vortech supercharger kit installed with a Diablo chip. Hes getting ready to sell it, (then sell his truck) and i was wondering if his kit and chip will work on my truck.. if so will there be any complications, and is it worth 400.00 for everything? Thanks everyone!
 


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Most likely no, it won't work because he has a different 4.0 than you. The chip will also definitely not work. There is a supercharger kit availabel for your 4.0 but it's very pricey. I think it's around $3-4000. I would check eBay for used ones though.
 

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thats not good HmmMmMmmm.. how much of a difference is the motor? like completely different or just a little
 

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if someone could show me a side by side comparison of the engine bays it would be GREATLY appreciated
 

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Well i did some mroe research, and it looks like i can get a mounting bracket built to accomidate the kit, from there the DeltaChip from the 94 WILL WORK i just need to get it re-flashed. anyone know if a direct bracket that i can purchase instead of having one fabbed?
 

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Well i did some mroe research, and it looks like i can get a mounting bracket built to accomidate the kit, from there the DeltaChip from the 94 WILL WORK i just need to get it re-flashed. anyone know if a direct bracket that i can purchase instead of having one fabbed?
94- 2004 US and Canadian computers have no interchangeable parts. 94 is OBDI and 2004 is OBDII. These are two totally different protocols and the latter monitors WAY more stuff. A chip for a 94 would not have the ability to cope with the 2004's data stream.
 

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but the computer doesent need any interchangeable parts it plugs into the board itself. the diablo revolution chip that i have is usable on both year vehicles where it plugs in according to Diablosport. (i called the tech line and went on the forums) i realize the obd1/2 difference but it still works. it just has to be re-flashed to handle my computer. its not a piggy-back system that plugs into a cable it litterally plugs into the board of the computer (and i have taken mine out and checked that it fits) whereas i took it out of his truck originally.


(EDIT: I will take pictures and try and have them up tomarrow night for proof)
 

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i know of a guy who builds the kit for $1500. the supercharger itself is not included but u can buy them on ebay for under 300 bucks. you can run everything stock (injectors, computer etc) and gain about 50 hp. if you tune it, it can give you gains of up to 100+ hp.

ill look him up if interested.
 

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but the computer doesent need any interchangeable parts it plugs into the board itself. the diablo revolution chip that i have is usable on both year vehicles where it plugs in according to Diablosport. (i called the tech line and went on the forums) i realize the obd1/2 difference but it still works. it just has to be re-flashed to handle my computer. its not a piggy-back system that plugs into a cable it litterally plugs into the board of the computer (and i have taken mine out and checked that it fits) whereas i took it out of his truck originally.


(EDIT: I will take pictures and try and have them up tomarrow night for proof)
Please check that out. I looked them up in the catalog and they use totally different plugs.
 

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