Upgrade help

[expsycho]

My truck is a 96 Ranger Splash, 2.3L Manual. I've been looking to do some major upgrades for the engine, mostly putting in a bigger one, and fitting a turbo.

What I would like to know is how big of an engine can I put in without modifications? I was looking at a 4L SOHC V6 but I wasnt sure if it would work.

Any help or suggestions would be very appreciated.

 

[chrwilkins30]

Why not turbo the 4cylinder?

 

[expsycho]

Because Im not sure if my engine could take it. it has 250k miles and is running like its been a hard 250k. i would have to either rebuild or replace the engine to put the turbo on, so i figured i might as well put in a little bigger engine when i put in the turbo.

 

[adsm08]

What I would like to know is how big of an engine can I put in without modifications?

Without any modifications at all?

A 2.3L. Any other engine will require wire work, a new computer, and a new trans (except the 2.5).

 

[expsycho]

i know that, i meant like cutting pieces off or a taller hood. stuff like that.

then how big of an engine?