Intake doesnt do too much, but it does provide the nice sound. Currently I am working on putting engine insulation on my K and N system to get the temps as low as I can in that area. My goal is to get down a bit further than what the stock system would be able to get to. Surface area is the other advantage with the cone filter on the K and N, yeah it doesnt mean more air will enter the engine, BUT it allows more air to be readily accessible for a quick tap on the throttle.
Truly the only things I have gotten out of the K and N are noise and throttle response. Gas mileage may or may not have increased, might have by .5 or something but nothing more.
I love my exhaust system. Many argue on whether it causes the truck to lose or gain power. My butt dyno says it helped top end just a tad, but the main reason for having mine is the sweet melody of the Magnaflow... The fact that I can turn heads while driving my little Mazda B3000 says something lol.
I've also done under drive pulleys which helped ever so slightly.
I think I'm done with engine mods, going too crazy just leads to trouble and a waste of money, that is, unless u are serious.
The last thing Im going to do is get an X Cal engine tuner for a performance tune. I'll have to let ya know how that goes, it's probably a few months away.
After all is said and done, the light mods have indeed made my truck more fun to drive, THAT, I can attest to, horsepower I CANNOT guarantee... lol
Oh and if u have a stick shift, while the Hurst Shifter is very enticing DONT BOTHER, unless ur ready to design it to prevent over pressurization of the tranny and leaks everywhere. I'm currently modifying the shifter so that it will not leak, but it is a PITA.
Exterior modding, rims, and interior insulation is on my to do list next. Already have a sound system. It's EASY to install a creative and enjoyable one in these rangers, especially if u have an extended cab. Go for that if u enjoy music.
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