Rangerless

[Gotta_gofast]

Yep, lost the 93 smallblock years ago and now due to changing needs the 05 (supercharged) ranger is sold...


But my blood is still blue so this is the replacement.

While its not as sporty as an SC'd ranger, it handles relatively well considering it weighs double that of a ranger. Its a 2006 F250 FX4 with the 6.0L diesel and 5R110 auto which has 91K on the clock. Sits a little higher than the average 3/4 ton (with no blocks or spacers) so I can only assume some longer front coil springs instead of pucks to level it out. When I checked it out I was happy to see the top of a stud/nut on the outer portion of the cylinder head showing head studs. (torque to yield bolts are prone to stretching for those who didn't know). I checked my engine coolant temps vs. engine oil temps and seen a max delta of 191 ECT / 196 EOT so I'm confident the oil cooler is still functioning. Also, I see the coolant bypass ("U" shape tube) for the EGR cooler so that bullshit is gone too. Truck shifts great and starts a lot easier in the colder temps than I would have imagined.

So far the truck has 4" turbo-back exhaust (cat delete + flow-through muffler) A bullydog intake with new dry filter/prefilter I just did the blue spring mod for fuel pressure. Within a week of owning the truck, I gave in and ordered a new programmer . I loved the SCT X3 functions and enjoyed working with Fred from Rogue Performance with the Ranger's tuning, so I stayed the SCT route/custom tuning. I picked up a new LiveWire TS and EGT probe from Vivian of Quick Tricks in Florida (Anyone have experience with her looney tunes and looney wild?)

Future plans will most likely include some larger wheels/tires (35ish) and some lockers.... I've always enjoyed the rear locker in my ranger and remember there being a lot of options for the 8.8 axle... but hunting for a decent locker for a 10.5" sterling is much harder. Anyone have good reviews for lockers in a heavy pickup?

Anyway, I may be rangerless and probably have no future need for a 4x4 ranger... but someday I'll find a newer bodystyle 2wd ranger for dirt cheap on craigslist and build another smallblock hotrod. I've gotten to really like the boost and more specifically the turbocharger so I may have to weave that into the plans.

 

[Mac]

Oh man, sorry to here about the problems. Still remember you talking about that one teacher -- Hum. Had a couple friends go to the "Monroe Chesse Dazes" down there and said it was good as ever. Made it there once and think I had a good time. What a selection of adult beerages and chesses.
Dave

 

[Gotta_gofast]

The ranger didn't really have problems, it was a STRONG running truck. But it doesn't fit a wife, a dog, gear, atvs... and possibly a child in the future.

As for the powerstroke, its treated me very good so far, too. Previous owner has taken care of most all the "problem" areas.

The Monroe Cheese Days! Happens every other year but it's a fairly big deal. A lot of amazing cheese to sample (a lot of nasty ones too) and even more micro-brews. How's the mustang treating you, Mac? I test drove a new 5.0 (no intent to purchase but I had to for the experience) and man are they fun cars... and that was being conservative with a vehicle I didn't own. haha. Do you ever take that bad boy down the track? I tend to hit Byron, Illinois a few times a year to spectate and sometimes run the motorcycle.

 

[adsm08]

I saw an awfully interesting twin-turbo 5.0 Mustang build once. It was a Fox body, so I'm betting something similar could be setup in a Ranger.

 

[Gotta_gofast]

I saw an awfully interesting twin-turbo 5.0 Mustang build once. It was a Fox body, so I'm betting something similar could be setup in a Ranger.

Those twin-turbo smallblocks are IMPRESSIVE. There was a small group of them (half a dozen) at Byron for an all ford day... When they hooked to the track they were running high 7s at 190-200mph. One of the owners was interviewed and said the car was just shy of 3000 horsepower (yea, a 3 followed by three more zeros!).

 

[Mac]

Those twin-turbo smallblocks are IMPRESSIVE. There was a small group of them (half a dozen) at Byron for an all ford day... When they hooked to the track they were running high 7s at 190-200mph. One of the owners was interviewed and said the car was just shy of 3000 horsepower (yea, a 3 followed by three more zeros!).

Last time I was at Bryon was for the NMRA event in 2000. First time I had really seen what a turbo'd Mustang could do. Very impressive. Even had a late 40's F-6 flat bed running a 460 that got in the 12's. Just got my latest MM & FF's and some articles on some of the new 5.0L being turbo'd. Never ran the Stang but my good friends son was going to but he moved to Madison and got engaged. Normally people are getting them in the high 11's. Just a fun street car. Them big diesels are nothing to ignore either.
Dave

 

[EMB1230]

I'm from Beloit and I don't think I've ever been to Cheese Days.

 

[Mac]

I'm from Beloit and I don't think I've ever been to Cheese Days.

That's something to go to, great time. I got moved up here from just outside of Beloit 27 years ago, just where 75 hits the interstate right across from the sewage treatment plant that came soon after.
Dave

 

[Gotta_gofast]

I'm from Beloit and I don't think I've ever been to Cheese Days.

Take 81 until it reaches 11 then head west til you get into monroe. On a side note, Wednesday I get to go down to beloit to to pull some 4160 volt cable + service update for Genencor (Westphal & Co. Electric is my contractor).

 

[EMB1230]

Take 81 until it reaches 11 then head west til you get into monroe. On a side note, Wednesday I get to go down to beloit to to pull some 4160 volt cable + service update for Genencor (Westphal & Co. Electric is my contractor).

LOL, I've been in the Kenosha area since 04/05, I only make it to Beloit once or twice a year now. No family there anymore and only a few so-so friends.

 

[Gotta_gofast]

Last time I was at Bryon was for the NMRA event in 2000. First time I had really seen what a turbo'd Mustang could do. Very impressive. Even had a late 40's F-6 flat bed running a 460 that got in the 12's. Just got my latest MM & FF's and some articles on some of the new 5.0L being turbo'd. Never ran the Stang but my good friends son was going to but he moved to Madison and got engaged. Normally people are getting them in the high 11's. Just a fun street car. Them big diesels are nothing to ignore either.
Dave

I might run my new truck down there just to see if my tuner's claim stands true. She claims that with my modifications (intake, turbo-back exhaust, high pressure fuel regulator spring) and her "looney wild" tune designed for studded/deleted 6.0Ls will run high 13s! Mind you, this is an 8200lb vehicle with standard "bolt on" parts. So in the spring I'd like to see if her claim is true or false. She also said a boosted 4wd launch will yield 1.7 second 60 foot times.

Come spring, I might post an event reminder to see if a group of guys want to head down to (or up to dependion on your location lol) Byron, Ill. I know a few of you have some hot rods!

 

[Gotta_gofast]

LOL, I've been in the Kenosha area since 04/05, I only make it to Beloit once or twice a year now. No family there anymore and only a few so-so friends.

Kenosha is a nicer place anyway. I just bought a house on the north portion of Janesville. Wanted to build a house in the country toward Albany or Monroe but we found a nice place for very cheap here. Hmmm... next house... lol