hi im devo

[devocat]

this is my turbo ranger

88 thunderbird engine
GM8 turbo
front mount intercooler
forward facing upper intake manifold
ebay manifold (#2)
3'' exhaust
sectioned oil pan
QA1 front shocks w/ lowering springs
Ricks Rangerz Frame Notch
Billstein rear shocks
F150 leaf springs
235/60/14
Volvo lip
fiberglass bed sides
Sparco racing seats (expired last year)
Manual boost controller
Catch can
Roof leaks
mirrors fold in on the highway :/
transmission sounds like rocks

 

[Robert Mangrum]

Welcome to TRS. Thats a rad little trucks. Bet it's a blast to drive.

 

[Jazzer]

Cool truck!

 

[bobbywalter]

gm8.... i can see it being useful for a 2.3.

not so much for my 6.5.

 

[rumblecloud]

I like it.
Welcome to TRS.

 

[scotts90ranger]

I dig it, probably would have done a couple things different but I like the '89-92's! Good ol turbo 2.3L's!

For the mirrors if you take them off and grind off the pot metal peened over the spring then drill/tap the posts for like a #6 or #8 machine screw to tighten up the pivots that will take care of that.

If you set all that up rebuilding the M5OD is fairly trivial, kits are cheap or find a replacement from a ~87 through '97 2.3L and you'd be good...

 

[oldgeek]

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!

 

[superj]

welcome!!! sweet truck

 

[Li'l Work Truck]

Hi! Sweet truck!

 

[Rick W]

this is my turbo ranger

88 thunderbird engine
GM8 turbo
front mount intercooler
forward facing upper intake manifold
ebay manifold (#2)
3'' exhaust
sectioned oil pan
QA1 front shocks w/ lowering springs
Ricks Rangerz Frame Notch
Billstein rear shocks
F150 leaf springs
235/60/14
Volvo lip
fiberglass bed sides
Sparco racing seats (expired last year)
Manual boost controller
Catch can
Roof leaks
mirrors fold in on the highway :/
transmission sounds like rocks

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Way cool!

But one question…

….will it GO?

1. Personally, I don’t like to modify my trucks more than routine maintenance improvements.

2. Don’t underestimate the cosmetic appeal of carefully applied rustoleum with a foam roller.

3. If you buy a membership for a whopping $15, you can get rid of all the pop-up ads while supporting the cause.

4. And no matter how cool your truck is, you’re still new to TRS. You’ll have to get one of these and wear it to all events for the first year and then request an upgrade.

WELCOME ABOARD!