best turbo kit

[dovina-ranger]

I'm trying to get more horse power in my 1995 2.3l ranger but don't wanna swap my engine, is it worth adding a Turbo kit to this engine?. My engine is in great condition with low mileage. Past down from my pops to me just trying to do the best I can for it.

 

[cody93]

you will need the forged internals and low compression pistons anyways, might as well swap the whole engine..

 

[Ozwynn]

I thought the pistons were not available anymore

 

[dovina-ranger]

Damn! Thanks for the info bro. Any suggestions or ideas that I can do with this engine to get a little more HP?

 

[beluga420]

Turbo it.. but don't buy a cheap ass turbo kit. If you want something good and reliable build your own.. easiest to do with your engine is swapping tc pistons/rods, bigger injectors, lightning maf and a way to tune.. It all depends on your budget...

 

[19bonestock88]

actually you would just need a set of pre-94 rods(all forged up to 94), but get a set of TC pistons(or custom forged ones, your call), an exhaust manifold(i know where there is a brand new e6 if you want me to ask the guy), a turbo, injectors, and engine management(check out wilson racing MS as they have a kit for like $750, or just tune your ECU)

 

[dovina-ranger]

Thanks for the info beluga and 19bones.

 

[dovina-ranger]

thanks. any websites?

Also any ideas on a differantial. Will lockers be any help my truck has a lift kit

 

[beluga420]

Just go for a 8.8 explorer swap with LS gears and disc brakes.

 

[cody93]

wait a sec, i thought the cranks were different starting in 88-89, is it true all 2.3s are forged rods until 94?

 

[scotts90ranger]

the main journals were smaller starting in '89 that was the only difference crank wise, all rods were the same

 

[cody93]

ah, ok then, thanks for clearing it up. so 98-01 2.5 rods and pistons will fit in my 87 block/crank then?

 

[scotts90ranger]

the 2.5 crank has a longer stroke and can be installed on any '89 or newer block since that crank has the small journals too

 

[cody93]

ok then, glad i know now, i'll stop thread jacking now