2.3 power adders

[bluebomber]

I just recently bought a '92 ranger 4cyl 5spd, Blue Lapis poly. very little rust considering its age, with 117,000 miles on it. I'm somewhat familiar with the 2.3 4cyl, I have a '83 cougar with a modded 306 going into it, as well as a '01 CVPI. I traded my old '78 Bronco for the ranger. the bronco had a sweet 400 with a 4bbl, but the body had too much body work for my liking. I had a '77 F150 6cyl 4x4 before that which I sold.
Anyways I was wondering is there a throttle body from another engine that'd add more power? or how about a '98? style 2.5 intake? Or is there any cams that will work with the stock computer? I have 19lb injectors *in search for a Mass air flow sensor* I'm gonna do the IAT mod. The exhaust has an aftermarket cat, and I'll be putting stacks on it *Yeah go ahead and laugh...I am!* I'm not ready for turbo yet, need to get my cougar finished first.
Any input, or refferals to other posts are appreciated.

 

[BlackBII]

Here we go again, lol. Where is Levi?

Putting in some lower gears will give you better acceleration....

 

[bluebomber]

what are the gears usually? 3.08? I haven't been underneath to see if the tag is there,and LOL I read the last 2.3 mods post...maybe a sticky post with stuff that can be done besides turbo would be good. there might be one, but I didn't notice.I'm just experimenting with the truck. I know you can't make too much power out of a 4cyl without forced-induction, or cube increase. I also drive a 2.5 ranger at work *needs a TUNE-UP BAD* it's a little sluggish, but the 2.2 sonoma is the worst. didn't know if the 2.5 intake was a better design.

 

[Ranger5.0]

um, its an old small displacment 4 banger. Juss drive it lol, your not going to get any more power out of it, short of a shot of nitros' or some forced induction.

 

[bluebomber]

I'll just do the mods that I already have the crap for, haha I think I have 4.10s kicking around now that I think of it...maybe the turbo down the road...winter project. I'm used to my '78 bronco that'd throw ya out the back window.

 

[Dave R]

= Anyways I was wondering is there a throttle body from another engine that'd add more power?

No, nothing is a bolt on and you would only gain maybe 1hp on an unmodified engine.

or how about a '98? style 2.5 intake?

99% sure it won't bolt on correctly.

Or is there any cams that will work with the stock computer?

Most all of the mild-med aftermarket cams will work. You'll have to either pony up the cash for a roller one or swap your follwers for the older 'slider' style.

I'm gonna do the IAT mod.

Waste of time, money and gas.

 

[bluebomber]

that's what I was looking for...real answers. no offense to others that put thier 2 cents worth in

 

[jokerl90]

3 things made a big difference with my Ranger. Same year as yours with same drive train. Mine has a little over 200,000mi.

1. Electric Fan
2. Throttle cable mod (with zip ties)
3. Take the baffle out of your intake pipe. ( http://therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6610 )