Need more power

[robertporter]

Anyway to tweak with anything to get a little more out of my motor??

[SAR STX]

conduct more research. this question has been asked many times, many ways. start by searching the forums - specifically the one that deals with your engine type.

to point you in some direction, the first thing I always do to get a little more out of my motor is replace the paper air filter with a K&N, relieving the exhaust system and disengaging accessories like the A/C compressor. you can also change the gearing in your differential(s) to a lower ratio to make it feel like your truck has more power.

what i've been learning about rangers recently is the smaller v6's and i4's don't respond to cheap power like my 5.0 does.

[RoberticusMaximus]

start here: the consensus for this one is good.

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-s...cable-mod.html

UNLESS you have a brand new truck, then...ignore me.

[dixie_boysles]

Originally Posted by robertmcclure

start here: the consensus for this one is good.

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-s...cable-mod.html

UNLESS you have a brand new truck, then...ignore me.

doesnt really give it more power, just more throttle response.

to the OP, nothing really gets more power on these Rangers, maybe a tuner coupled with exhaust and thats about it.

[Fightinirish157]

Turbo Diesel swap.

[RoberticusMaximus]

Originally Posted by dixie_boysles

doesnt really give it more power, just more throttle response.

to the OP, nothing really gets more power on these Rangers, maybe a tuner coupled with exhaust and thats about it.

yeah, i know it's not really a mod. it's a 'fix' really i guess. i didn't know the age of the truck either.

[robertporter]

2002 2.3l

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And the throttle thing does work, i did it this mornin

[happybeachgoerm]

Originally Posted by robertmcclure

start here: the consensus for this one is good.

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-s...cable-mod.html

UNLESS you have a brand new truck, then...ignore me.

lol what if we want to ignore u anyways robert? just playing,but yeah,from what ive read and heard,u need to do quitr a bit of major modification to make great or decetn power out of these engines.

[RoberticusMaximus]

Originally Posted by happybeachgoerm

lol what if we want to ignore u anyways robert? just playing,but yeah,from what ive read and heard,u need to do quitr a bit of major modification to make great or decetn power out of these engines.

sup bro! yeah best off ignoring me haha

[CLOS99]

Originally Posted by Fightinirish157

Turbo Diesel swap.

Yes!

[2010]

use smaller tires

[The3pointslow]

Put a Ford Racing sticker on it. I did that and got at least another 55 hp

[Lalogga]

Bypass ac condenser and power steering with a smaller serpentine belt. Part number 415k6 from advance auto...$14.99. Just remember to suck out some of the power steering fluid from the reservoir or it will come out on its own. Belt will wrap around crank, water pump, and alternator. My 98 didnt have ac, but had power steering. Not anymore...kinda stinks pulling into a parking lot, but you get used to it. Someone here also mentioned an electric fan...not sure, but you might have one on the 2002. I know the belt works on a 1996 2.3 and my 98 2.5...if it doesn't work on the 2002, you can return it. Should though.

[bones85]

I would say to start with cold air intake, better plugs, possibly some bigger injectors which some times Calls for a higher preassure fuel pump, and straight pipe it if u don't mind a loud vehicle and your state allows it...yeah it may sound like a ricer but the power and fuel economy gains are worth it, stock size tires and keeping your fluids in control works as well

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[SAR STX]

Originally Posted by bones85

... possibly some bigger injectors which some times Calls for a higher preassure fuel pump, and straight pipe it if u don't mind a loud vehicle and your state allows it...yeah it may sound like a ricer but the power and fuel economy gains are worth it, stock size tires and keeping your fluids in control works as well

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bigger injectors?