Performance upgrades

[92BoomingRanger]

So I've upgraded the sound system, the rims, got a tonneau cover, new grille, new paint, etc. but I don't have any engine, or performance upgrades. I have a 1992 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD (rear), 4100 lbs, and I'm assuming around 140 HP. If it is even possible, I want to get the HP as close to 200HP as possible, even 180HP will suffice. Can any, or all please direct me in the direction for performance upgrades? I prefer upgrades that cost no more than $2000 total, cause I'm only a teen with limited money coming this summer.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[fastpakr]

To get 200 usable horsepower, there are only three truly decent options (and only two I'd really want). Nitrous oxide, turbocharging, and supercharging. One company (name escapes me right now) produced a supercharger kit for a few years for the 3.0. I'd spend some time trying to track down a used rig. Far and away the simplest way to get 200 reliable, usable horsepower.

 

[graff104]

To get 200 usable horsepower, there are only three truly decent options (and only two I'd really want). Nitrous oxide, turbocharging, and supercharging. One company (name escapes me right now) produced a supercharger kit for a few years for the 3.0. I'd spend some time trying to track down a used rig. Far and away the simplest way to get 200 reliable, usable horsepower.

Whiple I believe was the name of the company. If your looking for a lil more power without going those directions there are a few other things you can do.

Underdrive pullies
1.7 roller rockers
headers
tuners (I have yet to see one that works for the obd1 though)
morana offers a 3.3 stroker kit


well thats all I can think of right now.

 

[LittleHorse]

I might be crazy but it seems to me like a 5.0 swap would be the best route to 200hp...

 

[fastpakr]

I agree. Short of a homebrew forced air system, a 4.0OHC or 5.0 swap sounds like the best plan here.

I wouldn't waste the money on pulleys, rockers, or a stroker crank when you could put that cash towards a better end product elsewhere.

 

[graff104]

A 5.0 swap is probably my favorite choice. Personally I am doing rockers/pulleys this summer its my DD so I can't afford to have it down for to terribly long, I can bum rides to work for a few days... maybe someday far down the road.

 

[4x4fun]

i have an 06 our HP numbers are close. with out looking at wear and tear, you rolled off the line at 145hp and 165 flbs, were i have 148 hp, and 180 flb

that being said, my list of mods,
k&n in take(some dont like it) $250ish
exhaust made my own, just got a mufflers and pre bent tubing was three parts total $150
pullies $130 ish
e fan $90
tb mod free

when i stomp on it you can see the front end come up, with cold tires you can light them up for about 2 sec.

im doing rockers with in the next two weeks or so, so i can let you know how it goes.

idk what your really looking for as far as end result. but hope this helps.

and i have 31'' tires

 

[graff104]

Yeah I forgot about an efan. Also the zip tie mod just came to mind. It helps in the butt dyno assuming you need it. check it out in the tech library.

 

[93Ranger4x4]

What about getting an upper intake from a 98+ 3.0 that has the removable TB?

 

[RedneckRanger69]

Definately go for the 1.7 Roller Rockers, as for other stuff, Underdrive Pulleys, u can Port and Polish your intake, thats a freebie, and definately get a little bit bigger diameter pipes for your exhaust, it helps out increase the flow of air rushing thru em, just don't go over 2.5 inch, cause if u go bigger, you'll end up losing horsepower, hope this helps, take care.