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- Ford Ranger XL
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- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
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- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
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- Stock
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- Stock
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I recently installed a Scan Gauge ll in the Ranger to keep track of it's systems.
2009 Ranger XL, 4 cyl, auto trans. Stock engine/air filter/intake
One of the parameters can be set for Intake Air Temperature.
Took a drive just now to dinner and back, about 16 miles, running at 45 mph, ac on. Outside temp was right at 89-90 degrees.
While running, the gauge was reading between 90-92 degrees. While at the fast food location, I sat in the truck, and let it idle with ac on.
Gauge temp ran up to 118-120, because the intake was drawing air from the engine compartment.
On the way home, within 3 miles, gauge temp dropped down to 91-92 degrees.
To me this would prove that a cold air intake system is not really necessary or beneficial to the Ranger.
Also, since a cold air intake is basically drawing air from under the hood, even at speed, I would think that its just drawing in hot air, at least hotter than the outside air.
Other than making more noise, I can't see any benefit to installing an intake system.
2009 Ranger XL, 4 cyl, auto trans. Stock engine/air filter/intake
One of the parameters can be set for Intake Air Temperature.
Took a drive just now to dinner and back, about 16 miles, running at 45 mph, ac on. Outside temp was right at 89-90 degrees.
While running, the gauge was reading between 90-92 degrees. While at the fast food location, I sat in the truck, and let it idle with ac on.
Gauge temp ran up to 118-120, because the intake was drawing air from the engine compartment.
On the way home, within 3 miles, gauge temp dropped down to 91-92 degrees.
To me this would prove that a cold air intake system is not really necessary or beneficial to the Ranger.
Also, since a cold air intake is basically drawing air from under the hood, even at speed, I would think that its just drawing in hot air, at least hotter than the outside air.
Other than making more noise, I can't see any benefit to installing an intake system.