If the Ranger lives on redesigned how will it differ?

[RangerFuss]

in Fords ecoboost engines, theyre turbocharged right?

wouldnt this eliminate the ability to tow heavy things behind a ranger with a 4 cyl ecoboost?

 

[Beanmachine7000]

Why? What's the difference in a turbocharged Ranger, and a turbocharged semi-tractor? Except displacement and possibly fuel type...

 

[midget]

DOHC V8 and 6 speed and 4x4.... Id buy one lol that damn ram truck could eat its heart out lol. I'm not a big fan of new Rangers though the last ones I liked were the old square style similar to the bronco 2s whatever generation that was.

 

[midget]

in Fords ecoboost engines, theyre turbocharged right?

wouldnt this eliminate the ability to tow heavy things behind a ranger with a 4 cyl ecoboost?

Pretty much every good diesel engine has at least 1 turbo some of the newer semis use 2 turbos but there not as good as the pre-emisions engines.

 

[Will]

in Fords ecoboost engines, theyre turbocharged right?

wouldnt this eliminate the ability to tow heavy things behind a ranger with a 4 cyl ecoboost?

Are you talking about detonation that occurs in gasoline motors? In gas motors the fuel isn't as stable so you can have it go off before you are ready while under heavy load. This is mainly because you are compressing the fuel with the air. Diesel fuel is much more stable since it is thin oil, and diesel injects the fuel after the air is compressed. So more the merrier when you turbocharge a diesel--the strength of the engine is the limiting factory if you aren't worried about emissions. You can keep putting in fuel as long as you have enough air coming in to burn the fuel in. The gasoline motor has the limit of too much compression setting the fuel off before you are ready. There are tricks to being able to run more compression--or more boost--but it's not something you can make a whole lot of power on and be reliable with heavy duty cycles.

But, as I earlier pointed out, direct injection gasoline motors are here. Running 25psi of boost on an engine that is reliable enough for manufacture and meets the EPA requirements is, well, sick. Think of what the tuners are going to do with that thing...

 

[akalogan]

4cyl t/diesel, the ablity to mount 285/75r16 and 4doors and a long bed. I want a offroad worthy work truck...

 

[AKBroncoII]

Just a diesel engine is all I ask. Without a 5K above the gasser truck price. No way I'd care to go buy a new truck and offroad it anyways. Smooth, quiet interior, good power, good tow package. 4 door would be okay, but it seems as though it would take bed space away so I don't really care one way or the other.

 

[km_ranger_owner]

I would definently would like to see a Ford Ranger with a 4-cyl. diesel engine and an extended cab. It would just be a minitiature version of the Power Strokes, or a "mini Stroke."

 

[Orlando1701]

I'd say replace the 2.3 and 3.0 with a Turbo Desle and keep the 4.0 for the go fast guys.

 

[Chappy]

I'd say replace the 2.3 and 3.0 with a Turbo Desle and keep the 4.0 for the go fast guys.

you have it backwards biggin, 2.3 and 3.0 for gasser guys, and a 4.5 TD for the go fast guys (cough qsb cough)

 

[Beanmachine7000]

you have it backwards biggin, 2.3 and 3.0 for gasser guys, and a 4.5 TD for the go fast guys (cough qsb cough)

I think the 3.0 Duratorq (154hp/280lb/ft) is plenty for a small truck... Besides, a gas engine will usually make a better racer than any diesel (except Audi, and their diesel racecars) Though, I wouldn't mind seeing a 3.5l or so Cummins TD in my new Ranger, but that ain't happening

 

[militarydave]

Since ford is trying to go Retro.... in trying to bring back the old styles of the mustang, gran torino, fiesta, etc.... hell why not go old school, and make:

1. a diesel option.
2. true 4 door crew cab
3. 6spd manual, and possibly an automatic
4. made in usa (or if built by Mexicans thats fine with me!)
5. have the new, refined looks, but an updated version of the Generation 1 or Gen. 2 Ranger Looks.

and of course a bronco2 variant as one suggested.

also.... Bring back the full size bronco!

-dave

 

[Will]

Besides, a gas engine will usually make a better racer than any diesel...

Where have you been?

Notice that you can't hear the diesel. And that it isn't putting out any smoke. He's just driving down the track like it's a sunny day out.

 

[Beanmachine7000]

I know a diesel can be made wicked fast... I've seen some 3/4 and 1 ton trucks whoop up on sports cars... To the average, home tinkerer gasoline engines are USUALLY easier and have more aftermarket parts to mod... That's all I'm saying... If I was building a go fast buggy it'd definitely be a gasser, lighter weight, high revver...

 

[98mazdaman]

Why not make a 1ton ranger, like toyota used to make with the old pickup? Just an idea.