1992 Ranger Question

[Ford92Ranger]

Alright, so I have a '92 Ranger Stx 4.0 Extended Cab.

I have an aftermarket Pioneer HU (DEH-3200ub) and aftermarket speakers (pioneer 4 way in the front and infinity 3 way in the back.)

I want to install an amp, nothing fancy, but pushing 50watts RMS more per speaker. (amp is Boss r1004 found on Amazon for 40 bucks.)

I was planning on putting the amp behind the rear driver side seat that folds down, there is quite a bit of room behind it. But to my surprise, there is already -something- there, no idea what it is. Wires running to it, my first thought was that it was a factory amp, but after lots of Google searches, I have found nothing on 92 rangers having a factory amp.

So if anybody has any idea as to what it is, that would be great. I will go snap some pics of it here in a few minutes, they should be up in a little bit.

[1madRanger]

someone probably hooked something up prior to you getting it. Unless its JBL... that was Fords stereo brand of choice in the early 90's. Than it just might be stock.

[Ford92Ranger]

I didn't see that it said JBL anywhere. And my grandpa bought this truck new in 92, and I bought it from him four years ago, he never did anything to the stereo.

[1madRanger]

That looks like some sort of ecm component. Can you get a better pic of that logo?

[Ford92Ranger]

It says United Technologies Automotive.

[1madRanger]

ECM related. Work around it. Maybe put the amp on the P/S. I wouldnt recommend unplugging it.

[Ford92Ranger]

Alright man, thanks. Just wondering, how did you find that out? I've been searching for a while.

[1madRanger]

the company in question made engine management systems in old 1st gen EFI systems.

[GLH]

Originally Posted by Ford92Ranger

Alright, so I have a '92 Ranger Stx 4.0 Extended Cab.

I have an aftermarket Pioneer HU (DEH-3200ub) and aftermarket speakers (pioneer 4 way in the front and infinity 3 way in the back.)

I want to install an amp, nothing fancy, but pushing 50watts RMS more per speaker. (amp is Boss r1004 found on Amazon for 40 bucks.)

I was planning on putting the amp behind the rear driver side seat that folds down, there is quite a bit of room behind it. But to my surprise, there is already -something- there, no idea what it is. Wires running to it, my first thought was that it was a factory amp, but after lots of Google searches, I have found nothing on 92 rangers having a factory amp.

So if anybody has any idea as to what it is, that would be great. I will go snap some pics of it here in a few minutes, they should be up in a little bit.

Stay far away from anything that says Boss, Dual, Lanzar, ... a few more ...

[1madRanger]

Boss is actually stepping it up in their components actually. Most of their amps and decks are getting better. Subs still crap. But the rest you mentioned... trash.

[Ford92Ranger]

I had a Boss r1100 powering two kicker 12 comps (I was going for a really cheap setup and I succeeded) and it sounded really good to me. The amp powered it just fine, and it wasn't a cheap feeling amp. I think Boss is alright. The others though, yeah I know.

[GLH]

See what I mean ? That Boss amp claims 1100 watts and actually outputs 250 watts RMS. You need a 300-400 watts RMS mono amp for those Kickers.

[Ford92Ranger]

Yeah, but I knew that when I bought it. But it still powered them good. People got mad at me at stoplights when I had it up, so I assume it wasn't doing a bad job.

I just ordered the r1004 4 channel amp, 100watts x 4, but its RMS is 50watts x 4. I got it for 15 bucks including shipping on Amazon after signing up for their credit card. I know it's not performance, or anywhere close, but in my little pickup I just like to enjoy my music. And this will do just that.

[GLH]

Understood. To each his own. I don't have the best setup, either.