- Joined
- Apr 14, 2020
- Messages
- 87
- Reaction score
- 9
- Points
- 8
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Vehicle Year
- 1989
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger XLT
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
Fellow Rangers,
As my profile shows, I’m a 89 automatic, 2WD, 2.9L kind of guy. For now.
Reading through various threads, I’ve gathered that JBA stainless headers (I only found them on the JBA website and for a manual none the less), keeping the cat, 2.5” pipes, and your individual choice of aftermarket muffler (depending on sound choice) is a path for me personally to take.
I’m not a tuner. Just an oridinary guy who likes his truck. This will be a get around town truck to show respect to the truck, the era, and the brand. It will look great, surprise people at lights with power and quickness, and be a conversation piece for years to come. I have all intentions of doing/installing the exhaust components listed in the paragraph above while keeping the 2.9L and the 2WD automatic (original A4LD) transmission (having it rebuilt). I’m at the beginning of my journey and want your positive input on what you all think of my course of action, your experiences, and your suggestions.
Feel free to comment on such topics as going from Y pipe to H pipe, pre-rear tire or rear end exhaust location, header installation, changing or keeping different components of the existing exhaust system, other aftermarket options, etc. The floor is yours.
Here we go and thanks in advance.
As my profile shows, I’m a 89 automatic, 2WD, 2.9L kind of guy. For now.
Reading through various threads, I’ve gathered that JBA stainless headers (I only found them on the JBA website and for a manual none the less), keeping the cat, 2.5” pipes, and your individual choice of aftermarket muffler (depending on sound choice) is a path for me personally to take.
I’m not a tuner. Just an oridinary guy who likes his truck. This will be a get around town truck to show respect to the truck, the era, and the brand. It will look great, surprise people at lights with power and quickness, and be a conversation piece for years to come. I have all intentions of doing/installing the exhaust components listed in the paragraph above while keeping the 2.9L and the 2WD automatic (original A4LD) transmission (having it rebuilt). I’m at the beginning of my journey and want your positive input on what you all think of my course of action, your experiences, and your suggestions.
Feel free to comment on such topics as going from Y pipe to H pipe, pre-rear tire or rear end exhaust location, header installation, changing or keeping different components of the existing exhaust system, other aftermarket options, etc. The floor is yours.
Here we go and thanks in advance.