Ok so I have a 97 ranger and I'm wanting to add a little more power to it. I'm wanting to do this right and do it right he first time. I'm not wanting to add a turbo or supercharger or any power outers. Just want it to be all motor. Any ideas and or suggestion on what all needs to be done. I'm wanting to gain about an additional 100 at the wheel hp maybe a lil more or less.

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2001 ford f150 crew can 4x4 5.4 lariat bone stock 161k

1997 ford ranger 4cyl 5 speed 2dr 245k
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2002 ford ranger 4.0 4wd ext cab cold air flow master 40 aftermarket wheels hids 159k
1988 gmc Sierra 2wd log bed maroon 224k miles

No way Jose

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Evil little Street Truck

+1 that is going to be tricky but if you throw enough money at the problem anything is possible!

Let's look at the specs - back in the day when your '97 was new it made about 112 hp.

Now you want to add 100hp so even if your dream can come true your still only at a whooping 212hp. (Or roughly the same as a 2001+ 4.0 V6 Ranger)

I mean if that's your dream go ahead and follow it......

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1995 2WD, 4 Cylinder, 5 Speed

5.0 swap or turbo charge with internals for 300hp

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Evil little Street Truck

So basically, y'all are saying that to add 100 hp by being all motor it would be very expensive or next to impossible? By keeping the 4cyl?

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So turbo charging might be an option I may look at. Where could I get a kit that would have what I would need for it?

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2001 ford f150 crew can 4x4 5.4 lariat bone stock 161k

1997 ford ranger 4cyl 5 speed 2dr 245k
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2002 ford ranger 4.0 4wd ext cab cold air flow master 40 aftermarket wheels hids 159k
1988 gmc Sierra 2wd log bed maroon 224k miles

Thunderbird TC, Mustang SVO, Merkur xr4Ti, all those came with the turbo 2.3.

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1987 2.3/TK5, 125K.

This should help you alot man if you want to buy parts little by little

http://www.turborangerforums.com/showthread.php?t=20

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Evil little Street Truck

Thanks you sir

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2001 ford f150 crew can 4x4 5.4 lariat bone stock 161k

1997 ford ranger 4cyl 5 speed 2dr 245k
Previous
2002 ford ranger 4.0 4wd ext cab cold air flow master 40 aftermarket wheels hids 159k
1988 gmc Sierra 2wd log bed maroon 224k miles

This is my current saving project. Gonna turbo the 2.5 and your welcome

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Evil little Street Truck

Pretty much

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2005 ranger XLT Reg Cab Long Bed 2.3L, 235/75/15

kenwood ddx-719 DVD receiver, 360 watt JL audio amp, 2 kicker comp 8's, kenwood 750 watt 4 channel amp, 4 kenwood 6x8's.

Check out my build thread. All I can say is an all motor 2.3 is very expensive and tricky. It won't be easy and you'll have to spend a lot of time and money doing it. For that exact reason, I can spend a little more and make 325 at the rear wheels with a turbo.

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Tim IRONMAN "The bowler" Eagle Scout
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 2.5l 5spd N/A std cab
Lowered 4/6, Intake, Exhaust, Centerlines, and BFG T/A's. Much more
Kicker speakers and 10" Kicker sub with 1,220 watts.
2.3 turbo being built; the Ranger with the iron lung.

1984 Porsche 944 N/A (totaled by old grandma)

Ok so I'm not seeing that it comes with inter cooler... Does it not require one? Or something else that is needed?

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2001 ford f150 crew can 4x4 5.4 lariat bone stock 161k

1997 ford ranger 4cyl 5 speed 2dr 245k
Previous
2002 ford ranger 4.0 4wd ext cab cold air flow master 40 aftermarket wheels hids 159k
1988 gmc Sierra 2wd log bed maroon 224k miles

http://www.esslingeracing.com

This place has the parts to get you more power.

Back in the 90's I had a 2.3 built with roller cam head, high compression and dual side draft weber carbs. No power under 1800 rpm but rev like a sewing machine on crack. It was expensive to build. Would have made more power with turbo but I wanted to see if I can get 200+ hp. Got to about 190 on chassis dyno. This motor was in a pinto which is a lot lighter then a ranger. Also ran a reworked/blueprinted motorcraft carb that was designed for pony stock racing. Easier to keep tuned over webers, but down about 20hp if I remember. It was fun to beat up kids with honda's in a 70's pinto driven by an old guy. Good luck with your build.

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2010 XLT extended cab
There's no ride like a low ride.

turbo and your 2.3 will love you..... that's what im doing.... the turbo will have better power than the 4.0 rangers and retain the gas mileage of the 4 cylinder... best of both worlds if you ask me...

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95 reg cab ranger 2.3 liter 5 speed 2x4 truck 4.10 gears turbocharged soon....

mods: 31 inch tires, explorer rims, flipped shackles, explorer gauge cluster,explorer OHC, Explorer leather bucket seats, Explorer full length console, ultragauge, touch screen radio, 10" kicker sub, kicker amp, 5 % rear tint, 35% front tint, black billet grill,color matched exterior, black chrome headlights, black tool box, line x, smoked brake light and taillights,

I'm doing the same thing. Tuning is difficult but it is reliable power that you can count on.

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Tim IRONMAN "The bowler" Eagle Scout
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 2.5l 5spd N/A std cab
Lowered 4/6, Intake, Exhaust, Centerlines, and BFG T/A's. Much more
Kicker speakers and 10" Kicker sub with 1,220 watts.
2.3 turbo being built; the Ranger with the iron lung.

1984 Porsche 944 N/A (totaled by old grandma)