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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-29-2014, 09:35 PM
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Posted By 6ranger9
Re: 97 Ranger 2.3L project

Not fully cleaned up but heres some pics as promised.

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/6sharky9/20140726_174455_zps34a408ee.jpg...
Forum: Off Topic 07-16-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,234
Posted By 6ranger9
Re: What did you get for "FREE"???

That's a very nice "expensive table".:five:
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-16-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,052
Posted By 6ranger9
Re: 97 Ranger 2.3L project

Well, ive been doing a lot of research to see how im going to go about this project but cant find the answers for some of the questions I have but did find some info that will help my decisions.
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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-15-2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 781
Posted By 6ranger9
Re: 97 2.3L throttle body

Anyone???..I searched again and cant find anything showing the size of the T.B. or even the Mass Air meter..Any info would be appreciated.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-15-2014, 01:43 AM
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Views: 781
Posted By 6ranger9
97 2.3L throttle body

Ive searched and searched online and cant find the T.B. diameter..Any chance someone knows off hand what it is?..Are they all the same diameter for the 2.3L EFI motor?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-14-2014, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
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Posted By 6ranger9
Re: 97 Ranger 2.3L project

My best time after I retired it to street/strip duty was an 11.01 @ 121 with a 175shot of NOS...Ended up adding an Edelbrock performer EFI intake and a 70mm T.B./EGR and an MSD distributor with a 6AL...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-14-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
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Posted By 6ranger9
Re: 97 Ranger 2.3L project

Stock can be fun if done correctly...My 87 mustang i raced has beaten many bolt on cars..I had a completely stock 140k mile short block, heads, intake and even cam.

Heres a little trade...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-14-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
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Posted By 6ranger9
Re: 97 Ranger 2.3L project

That would be nice but a bit pricey and it wont fit the concept of keeping it stock looking.

A compression increase is in the plans but in the form of shaving the head and thinner head gaskets.
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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-14-2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,052
Posted By 6ranger9
97 Ranger 2.3L project

Ive always been a ford guy having owned nothing but fords my whole life...This is my first ford ranger and im looking forward to having fun with it...Having been a drag racer for over 20yrs of course...
Forum: Southern Region 07-13-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 19
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Posted By 6ranger9
Re: West Virginia rangers

New member here in New Haven,WV
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-13-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,657
Posted By 6ranger9
Re: If you could change one thing about your ranger what would it be?

My truck didn't come with the factory tach ..so id like to get a gauge cluster that has one on it.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-13-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,005
Posted By 6ranger9
Re: 1990 2.3l low idle, lacking power, black smoke

My choices of things to check

1.) weak Ignition coil (weak spark wont burn the fuel making it rich)
2.) fuel pressure regulator (possible busted diaphragm)

Being flooded all the time will...
Forum: General Tech 07-10-2014, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 966
Posted By 6ranger9
Re: overheating problem

It happens driving or sitting still...The truck will run at normal temps for a period of time then out of the blue jumps to hot.

Ive sat still in my yard and reved it up and down..held it at about...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-09-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 899
Posted By 6ranger9
Re: 87 ranger 2.3l rebuilt with turbo(quick questions)

You need to look inside your computer and see if you have a custom chip or not. Maybe its an SVO computer???? .If you don't I don't recommend you hook up the turbo at all.

Mass air automaticly...
Forum: General Tech 07-09-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 966
Posted By 6ranger9
Re: overheating problem

ok..ill try that...I was thinking though as long as it runs before getting hot it was opening..maybe not opening and closing like it should though.

I may try a new radiator,cap and thermostat and...
Forum: General Tech 07-09-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 966
Posted By 6ranger9
Re: overheating problem

just realized I posted this in wrong section...sorry mod..can move if you wish

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None at all...the motor runs great...I didn't even get a ping I figured I would hear if it was as...
Forum: General Tech 07-09-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 966
Posted By 6ranger9
Re: overheating problem

No..i saw no leaks at all...I figured do a pressure test but with the motor hot and the cap on I figured that would show me any leaks it may have had...Not a drop anywhere.
Forum: General Tech 07-09-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 966
Posted By 6ranger9
overheating problem

Hello..new to the forum and owning my first Ranger.

I picked up a 96 ranger stepside with a 2.3L/5spd and ive come across an overheating issue..The previous owner thought it may be a blown head...
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