You have many options. I like the turbo, yet which is more cost effective? The 302 or the turbo. I am stationed in Germany and shipping makes cheap parts sometimes too expensive
. If you are going to increase the power, are you planning to go over 90 MPH? Last time I checked, no state will let you drive as fast as on the certain parts of the Autobahn. I cruise at about 105 MPH
when I drive home on weekends. This is made possible by using my Diablo In-Tune tuner. I also installed a AFE stage 2 cold air intake. I am putting on a Black Cat exhaust this summer. The cold air intake makes the 2.3 really growl and makes heads turn. I am currently searching for a better plug. I have read that some actually increase the HP. I do not know yet.
As for looks, I installed different headlights, a T-Rex Grill, lifted 3", had to put in an ADD-A-Leaf(I transport firewood on weekends) and have put 31x10.5 15´s on 15x8 rims. My Ranger now moves like I need it too on the Autobahn, looks good
, and holds the weight I carry.
You are fortunate to be able to order in the states. Not all parts sellers ship to an APO.
Greeting from Germany
SGT VON DER GRUEN, BRUCE
HHB 5/7 ADA
Kaiserslautern, Germany
"NEVER QUIT!!!"