Ok I have been looking around at both trucks n they seem to be almost the same thing. I'm talking about the gas mileage. They might only vary like maybe 1-2 mpg. And the 4.0 has a lot more power. Clearly makes the 4.0 better. But Is there something I'm missing that makes the 3.0 a better choice than the 4.0?

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TOTALED 2001 Ford Ranger SuperCab 4.0L SOHC Manual 4x4
SOLD 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3L 2wd Reg Cab

nope the 4L is superior in everyway especially the SOHC (2001 -2011) thats my opinion

4.0's can kiss my ass =). My 3.0 has beaten a lot of 4.0's that i have raced.

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2014 Ford Focus SE
2003 Ford Ranger XL Silverstar ultra headlights, Dual Exhaust 3.0 V6 LED light bar between tailgate and bumper.

Lol I call shenanigans... pics or even better, video?

I Shall post a couple of vids next time i race one or two.

Plus my single cab + lighter engine + duel exhausts and more power = More get up and go power then your heavy azz'ed 4.0

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2014 Ford Focus SE
2003 Ford Ranger XL Silverstar ultra headlights, Dual Exhaust 3.0 V6 LED light bar between tailgate and bumper.

no.

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2002 Ranger FX4
4.0L SOHC, 5R55E Auto, 4.10 8.8 Torsen, 31x10.5/15 BFG ATs

The gas mileage between the 3.0 and 4.0 will be about the same. For what it's worth, if you are going to go with a V-6, I would go with the 4.0.

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Sgtsandman's Work in Progress
2011 Ranger XLT, 4X4, 4 door Super Cab. 4.0L, 5 Speed M50D-R1HD, 3.73:1, 8.8" open differential, Jason Pace cap
2019 Ford Ranger STX FX4, Super Crew, 2.3L Ecoboost, 10 speed automatic, 3.73:1 with rear locker, Leer 100XR cap

at least if you get the 4.0 you wont always be wondering "what could have been?"

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2004 4.0L extended cab FX4 Level II 5r55e

1998 3.0L extended cab XLT 2wd 4r44e

Ill smoke your ass off the line and probably to 80 or so. Gears make a huge difference

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'05 Ranger Edge SAS'd, 5.38's, D60/D60U, 38.5" TSL SX's, October 2012 TOTM, build thead

well there ya go, it has nothing to do with weight to power ratio, noting to do with the engine..lol. However, I still throw the flag...as will others

bwahaha

Actually not, the 3.0 does get around 20-21 mpg or better. Im only getting 15mph average. I get 18 highway

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Go with the 4.0L.

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2003 Ford Ranger 4 Door 4x4 FX4 4.0L
2015 Ford Focus

hmm lets see, 3.0 has a cast iron black and heads, my 4.0 has cast iron block with aluminum heads and the two motors are about the same physical size, chances are the 4.0 is lighter. i would be willing to line up with any stock 3.0 at the track and put this BS to rest. the 3.0 is a good motor but its an absolute turd performance wise. oh yeah, having dual exhaust means nothing.

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I wish. I average around 16. And no I dont race around town all day.

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hmmm, i stand corrected. However, i have seen alot of 3.0ers claim to get 20-21 mpgs. So i dk. Did you get that before the 32s?

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i say 4.0l or bust. if you want the gasmileage out of one look for one with 3.27 gears with that i get 21 mixed. but with the small gear its tougher to put bigger tires on

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