can u guys tell me about 2.9 v6's

[85rx7_93ranger]

great info guys! thank you!! ill post pics tomarrow.....

about the TFI im going to the junkyard tomarrow so ill pull one and put it in the glove box just in case....but whats this about a tool for it? for has a special tool for that too? wtf! if i get any more special tools ill need a second "ford drawer" in my box lol

so today i did a full oil change and tune up withh plugs wires cap rotor and air filter

tomarrow im putting in my brand new radiator, hoses, belts, thermostat, fuel filter, my deck, speakers, and sub. and ill sand down and paint the american racing outlaw rims it has on it.

 

[85rx7_93ranger]

hey guys i looked at my axle code and its 44 so that means i have a 7.5 open diff with 3.73s

soo thats good! i wish it were a 8.8 but ill deal with teh 7.5 cuz it has 3.73s ill just get an aussie locker for it since they are only about 200$

 

[disciplerocks]

For $200, you might be able to find a used 8.8 with a locker already in it. Too bad you aren't closer, I know there is a 7.5 at the u-pull here with 3.73s and L/S.

 

[jhammel85]

great info guys! thank you!! ill post pics tomarrow.....

about the TFI im going to the junkyard tomarrow so ill pull one and put it in the glove box just in case....but whats this about a tool for it? for has a special tool for that too? wtf! if i get any more special tools ill need a second "ford drawer" in my box lol

so today i did a full oil change and tune up withh plugs wires cap rotor and air filter

tomarrow im putting in my brand new radiator, hoses, belts, thermostat, fuel filter, my deck, speakers, and sub. and ill sand down and paint the american racing outlaw rims it has on it.

No need for a special tool unless you have a 5.5mm, 6 point, deep well socket. I bought one even though I have the socket because I wanted to keep the tool in the glovebox and keep the socket with the sockets. Its very small and only a few bucks. I think its worth it for convenience sake.

 

[master hec0]

my deep socket fit very snugly in the hole. but also there is some kinda special security torx version too. when i come across those in the junkyard i just leave them because they are too hard to remove. on my bronco i have added longer screws with washers so i don't need a deep socket to remove he bolts anymore.

 

[Hahnsb2]

Other than running hot, mine never really gave me any trouble, I even hydrolocked it.

Never had an TFI problems. Lifters only ticked on cold startup and I beat the piss out of it, the power just sucks.

 

[85rx7_93ranger]

 

[disciplerocks]

Wow that thing is clean! Nice truck.

 

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Jealous. That's it. Totally jealous.

Nice find dude.

 

[jhammel85]

Wow! Thats an awesome looking B2

 

[84bluebronco2]

Absolutely amazing B2. If I could find myself a decent 5spd B2 I would run that and my Explorer.

 

[88BII got it for $250]

First off, I love my 2.9l aslong as you switch out the radiator for a 4.0ls it will stay cool. I run a 160deg. thermostat in mine. As far as the headers, I have the pacesetter headers and noticed about 1-2 miles to a gallon increase with 31x10.50s and 3.45s and an intake. the sound from the headers is clean. but I have other upgrades to the exhaust. It is a dog going up hills with the 31s and 3.45s but cruses nicly down the freeway at 70mph. with the tire/gear setup a 4.0l clutch is almost a must.

I dont just drive mine..... I beat the living crap out of it! and never worrie about driving it to work the next day.
EDIT: And just so you know I am running the dana28 and 7.5 with no issues and it gets used...

See for your self.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjqVgdLhAGw The audio got a little jacked up from the upload but its not bad....

 

[85rx7_93ranger]

thanks guys haha its alright. i am deffinatly going to put pacesetters on it with flowmaster exhaust from oreillys lol. and im in school for high performance engine machining so im tkaing the 2.9 heads off and porting and doing a 3 angle valve job and prolly open the exhaust runners a bit more i should get some decent power form it

i am lookign for a hatch and maual warn hubs for d35 with the nuts and washers

 

[chazzone]

I have over 300k on my '89, and I've been pretty happy with the truck.

I added a 4.0 radiator, but I'd never use a 160 degree thermostat. It'll run rich, and in your neighborhood, it could really give you problems in the winter.

I've been real happy with pacesetter headers.

I'd also be sure to use 0W-30 motor oil in the winter, and switch to synthetic lubes in the diffs and trans..

I have 3.73 gears, and 29" tires are about the optimum size for performance and mileage.

I average 20 mpg, even towing a trailer or boat, and running bare, have gotten up to 25 mpg (with 5" of lift) on long runs in the summer.

If you're planning on keeping the truck and doing any more than just driving it, I'd seriously suggest an 8.8, and if you really want the larger tires, then pop for a gear swap and an 8.8.

 

[85rx7_93ranger]

i know everyone keeps saying 4.0 radiator but i just got a brand new 2.9 stock radiator for free so im putting that one in