Recent content by 8788Ranger2wd

Thanks for the tip on the headers. I searched JBA's site, and found nothing. Not sure if they've discontinued them or ...? Summit lists two different headers, the one I mentioned earlier, as well as a "silver ceramic coated" version. I'm still looking through the classifieds, but so far not...

hmm... I wonder if there is some browser trickery going on(?), as they are blurry when I try to view them as well.

After a lot of time spent looking at what others have done (YouTube, forums, etc.), it all seems to boil down to the following (please forgive any overstatement of obvious things): - Opening up the restrictions to both the intake and exhaust. In short, get the engine breathing easier, thus...

Nice. While looking for the 2.9 12v Granada turbo, I found this: Unfortunately there's no build video or specifics as to turbo used, inter-cooler, etc. But does claim torque and boost figures of 765nm @ 1.45bar, which if converted to scales I understand best, is 564 lbs ft @ 21 psi boost...

You might find this interesting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyOU1F3fThDwJ-BChxt4zsg/videos Therein you'll find a series of 2.9L engine rebuild videos. His truck is the same model year as mine...

An electronic copy of the book would be great. Thanks! I've set a search notification in ebay, so that when one comes up where the seller is either in the US, or is willing to ship internationally (I checked, and this one says they do not). I can hopefully snag it. I'll also check local...

Thanks guys. I really am interested in the turbo option, but may also do the cooling fan conversion too. The alternator may also be a prerequisite for the fan mod, so I've added that to the list as well. I do prefer manual shift, but given what I've already invested in the trans rebuild, if...

Agreed. I sent you a PM (I think). -Vern

I found this only after posting. If it mentions turbo or 4.0 swap, I'm not seeing it. That said, there are a couple of things that would likely be noticeable. Like replacing the fan/clutch with electric driven...

I know this question has been asked, so I'll apologize for asking again. But my attempts at searching the forum for answers, the list was huge with mostly unrelated content. Here's what I have: 1989 Ford Ranger Custom extended cab, 4x4 with power steering and an automatic transmission. No...

Greetings All, Name is Vern. My 17 yr old son and I will be attempting an engine swap (2.0L carb'd out...2.3L EFI in), on a 1988 plain-jane Ranger 2WD with manual 5-speed. This is a Father-Son effort to give him experience, and also satisfy a final project for his high school graduation in...