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Old 08-24-2012, 08:09 PM
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Smile 09 Ranger 2.3l I4 how much horse power can i get?

hello everyone i am new to this....so i have a 2009 4 cylinder ranger 2.3l and i was wondering if i could do anything to gain at least 50 hp or do i need to swap the engine? and if i need to change the engine could i fit a 302 init? i need detailed info please. S.P.E.L.L it out for me i would really like to know what my options are
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Old 08-24-2012, 08:16 PM
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Default Re: 09 Ranger 2.3l I4 how much horse power can i get?

You could get a plug-n-play tuner from SCT or Diablo sport tuning.
Good for about 25-ish HP. Depending on current mods.

Or check out Turborangerforums.com. they have some wicked N/A duratec build threads

Beefing up your duratec would probly be cheaper/ easier than swapping a v8
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Old 08-24-2012, 08:29 PM
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Default Re: 09 Ranger 2.3l I4 how much horse power can i get?

no mods all stock how dose the plug n play work?
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Old 08-25-2012, 08:58 AM
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Default Re: 09 Ranger 2.3l I4 how much horse power can i get?

It's a handheld tuner

It basically re-tunes your pcm. Changes your timing, fuel, shift points...
If you add an Aftermarket exhaust or something, you can tune for it and actually get the power out of it
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