might get a ranger

[the99camaro]

my girlfriend's uncle has a ranger he wants to sell it's been sitting for as long as I've known her 5 years and he finally wants to sell it. It's an 89 standard cap 5 speed with a 2.3 in it. body is going to need some work but nothing major not sure exactly whats wrong with it but i was told it should run with some work. What do you think I should do with the engine situation. even if I get the engine to run I still might want to upgrade it, I have a b2 with 2.9 and it was way underpowered so I can imagine what the 2.3 feels like the 2.9 blew up and is out right now waiting on the 5.0. What are your opinions on this

 

[dasfinc]

I'll just put this here:

http://therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112954

buy it, put a 5.0 in it, never look back (3rd time I've posted that in 2 weeks)

And some more video whoring:

My Cammed 5.0 Ranger:

 

[bobbywalter]

 

[the99camaro]

putting 302 in the bronco 2 I have that project is already started i have everything for it just got to put it together was thinking more stock on this one just wondered if 2.3 is worth anything or should i get a 4.0 for it. Don't think i want to put out the money for two v8 swaps nice ranger by the way sounds like it turned out nice what v8 is in it

 

[Funnyman141]

boy, this sounds familier!

The 2.3L is a decent little motor, they do like to rev though, and if you want to get the 2.3 running again I would have to say check the fuel pumps, if they sit with a long time they tend to freeze up (at least mine did), also if it sat with a full tank of gas you might want to check the tank out to see if the inside has a major build up of rust, the rust flakes will settle around the pickup, it'll starve the motor of fuel and is a pain to figure out at first (ask me how I know ) I would also change out the timing belt, fuel filter, plugs, wires, cap, and rotor too, for precaution.

After that you should have a good running little 2.3L.

Also check the wiring around the motor and to your lights, mice like chewing on important wires.

let us know what happens

 

[Mac]

putting 302 in the bronco 2 I have that project is already started i have everything for it just got to put it together was thinking more stock on this one just wondered if 2.3 is worth anything or should i get a 4.0 for it. Don't think i want to put out the money for two v8 swaps nice ranger by the way sounds like it turned out nice what v8 is in it

He is using a JY 5.0 Explorer motor and 4R70 trans w/4.10 gears. Without the blower, his total investment including the truck was under $2000 and he was running 14.9 in the 1/4, that was last Fall. He just got done putting a cam, springs and rockers in it in addition to the eaton blower he's had on for 5000 miles. Never been into the motor till last week-end. Proof that it really doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg to get a good running, sounding Ranger. Sorry Dan for jumping in!
Dave of the Nord