Recently picked up a 98 ranger xlt 3.0 5 speed. It's the towing back age so it sits up a little higher and had step sides. I wanna do some work to the engine but have no clue where to start. I will get a cold air intake and maybe a chip but I don't know much about how to go about gaining more from your engine. Any favor or help would be appreciated.

Id focus on just a tune up.Theres not much you can do for a 3.0 without spending big bucks. Most people on here will tell you that a cai will have no effect on a ranger, and that chips are useless. Do the ziptie mod for the throttle cable though, and you might notice some difference.

__________________
2003 Ford Ranger Extended Cab w/ Value Package
4.0 SOHC, 4x4, Stick Shift, 146xxx mi, Some Mods...

Build Thread >>> http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...ml#post2172639

Can you link me to this zip tie mod? Sounds little sketchy but I'm thinking of buying a new engine to drop in this because it's high mileage

Click: http://www.fordrangerforum.com/engin...cable-mod.html

Feel free to look around some first & use the search feature as well. All sorts of this basic info is out there.

__________________
Curent 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1 owner - Build Thread for her: Logan's 2003 Mach 1

Former 2003 Ford Ranger owner - Build Thread for her: Project Budget Buster

Thank ya I'm only on a phone so it's hard to navigate thru everything. Im just trying work out the kinks, first month or two on a Manuel and it is taking some getting used to to smooth it out. Seems like no matter what I feel like I dump the clutch, I get a wobble when I shift each gear. I've only had experience with auto trans so maybe I'm just to used to that smoothness of shifts or it's just me.