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If this has been covered before my apologies. First time posting here. I have a 2003 Ranger with 3.0 V6 supercab automatic that I tow my popup camper (dry weight 2000 lbs.) with. On anything but the steepest grades it's adequate but I would like to know if there is any way I can increase the horsepower without spending an arm and a leg. Budget is pretty tight so I'm not looking for a miracle here.
 


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Easy answer, to get a substantial increase in power is going to cost big $$$:

1) Forced induction
2) Increase engine displacement (like a 4.0L)
3) Increase compression, modify cam parameters for low end, or high end,
but without VVT you won't get both.
4) change gearing

Don't throw your money away on anything else.....
 
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Add chrome.
 

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wrong forum area dude
 

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Thanks to Bob, triumphrider, capt jay and z3ro responses. z3ro sorry posted to wrong forum. closing thread.
 
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