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Hello from Texas!


Joined
Jul 13, 2017
Messages
14
City
Austin, TX
Vehicle Year
1998
Transmission
Manual
Hey guys and gals,

New member here, but a long time Ranger/Mazda owner. I've recently decided to give some love to my original-owner 1998 B4000, now that I have a nice air conditioned space to work on it. :D

Other than a good engine compartment cleaning, the first mod was a Hurst shifter and a custom-made extension (and boot) to put it within easy reach. I love the way it shifts, but would prefer a bit less noise. Even with the delrin spacers in my extension it rattles more than I'd like.

On my list to do:

New stereo (with Android Auto / Carplay / Backup camera)
2" drop
Sway bars and bushings
18x9 Saleen replicas
Exhaust
Window tint

Anyway, here are a few pics of the shifter and a before and after of the engine bay.

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Welcome! Nice work and clean up on the engine bay! :icon_thumby:
 
Thanks! Just changed the oil this morning, it's such a pleasure working on a clean vehicle in a clean garage with the AC blowing on you. :D
 

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