Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! (http://www.fordrangerforum.com/)
-   3.0 Vulcan Tech (http://www.fordrangerforum.com/3-0-vulcan-tech/)
-   -   Fast! (http://www.fordrangerforum.com/3-0-vulcan-tech/55299-fast.html)

2WDforme 02-22-2012 08:46 PM

Fast!
 
what are some quick, cheap mods to soop up my 3.0? im tired of the saying, "3.slow" biting me in the ass everytime i stand on it.

padilla94 02-22-2012 08:49 PM

Re: Fast!
 
Throttle cable mod.

2WDforme 02-22-2012 08:57 PM

Re: Fast!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by padilla94 (Post 772738)
Throttle cable mod.

done. next?

SB03Ranger 02-22-2012 09:00 PM

Re: Fast!
 
Make a "VRRRMMMMM" sound when driving. works every time

----------

but seriously there isnt rele anything

2WDforme 02-22-2012 09:02 PM

Re: Fast!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SB03Ranger (Post 772767)
Make a "VRRRMMMMM" sound when driving. works every time

----------

but seriously there isnt rele anything

LOL i always act like its a manual. and make the noise thing too. and yes, it does work.

2wdedge 02-22-2012 09:03 PM

Re: Fast!
 
You can take the silencer out of the air filter box, and install a K&N air filter, switching to synthetic oil can help a little also .

SB03Ranger 02-22-2012 09:03 PM

Re: Fast!
 
yup almost feels like you have a Ferrari engine under the hood...............almost lol

2WDforme 02-22-2012 09:05 PM

Re: Fast!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 2wdedge (Post 772774)
You can take the silencer out of the air filter box, and install a K&N air filter, switching to synthetic oil can help a little also .

i have synthetic oil right now. silencer? elaborate please

2wdedge 02-22-2012 09:15 PM

Re: Fast!
 
There is a restricter on the front of the air box that restricts the opening to quiet induction roar, if your year has this type of air box, it is in front of the box, remove the box and snap it out, it helps a little and sounds good once removed. I've done it to mine, there used to be postings on youtube on the process. It's real simple...

----------

This is typically referred to as "AIR BOX " mod

SB03Ranger 02-22-2012 09:17 PM

Re: Fast!
 
but it pretty much just allows you to hear it sucking air

FireRanger 02-22-2012 09:21 PM

Re: Fast!
 
Swap the 3.slow for a 4.whoa

2wdedge 02-22-2012 09:22 PM

Re: Fast!
 
True, psychologically makes you think its faster, doesn't hurt though...

94_blk4x4 02-22-2012 09:26 PM

Re: Fast!
 
not cheap.. but a blower and different gears would help.. a tuner would help... under drive pulley kit, with exhaust would help a little...


just tossing ideas

hdkimball 02-22-2012 09:26 PM

Re: Fast!
 
last week i installed a g-force performance chip in my '05 ranger 3.0 and it really seemed to help it a lot. i e-mailed g-force support before i ordered & they said to expect approx. 35-45 hp gain & 3-4 mpg. haven't checked the mpg, but truck runs quieter & stronger. i'm happy with it. the cost of the performance chip is $69 + shipping. go to website gforce.com & check it out & if you have questions send them an email. good luck:):)

94_blk4x4 02-22-2012 09:28 PM

Re: Fast!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by hdkimball (Post 772824)
last week i installed a g-force performance chip in my '05 ranger 3.0 and it really seemed to help it a lot. i e-mailed g-force support before i ordered & they said to expect approx. 35-45 hp gain & 3-4 mpg. haven't checked the mpg, but truck runs quieter & stronger. i'm happy with it. the cost of the performance chip is $69 + shipping. go to website gforce.com & check it out & if you have questions send them an email. good luck:):)

35-45hp gain?


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:01 PM.