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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 01-26-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,134
Posted By wahvtec
Re: How did this happen?

all i can think is the insulators melted around it that keep it from grounding to the block and the contact point dropped down past the side of the electrode.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-23-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,649
Posted By wahvtec
Re: I finally did it (Don't laugh too hard)...

heck i started changing oil now im confident with most jobs. One day youll replace your ball joints and jump up and down screaming about how much money u saved.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 01-22-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,134
Posted By wahvtec
Re: How did this happen?

dont fall four that quad tip 18 tip spark plug gimmic stuff and never trust pre gaps. Just remember u do need 47 tips because electricity takes the path of least resistance it doesnt produce more...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 01-22-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,134
Posted By wahvtec
Re: How did this happen?

fords are renowned for there pickyness with spark plugs autolite has done me well and motorcraft is oem and probobaly best
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-22-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 27,309
Posted By wahvtec
Re: How do I get more power out of my 2.5L??

anybody know if those show the same improvement on the 2.5? Id imagine they would considering its just a stroked 2.3
Forum: Lowered Suspension 01-21-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,783
Posted By wahvtec
Re: DJM ball joints, same as stockers?

if you wanna do even better walk in napa and get there best ones for the ranger. similar in price to the moogs but twice as heavy. I think there norris extremes
Forum: Audio / Video 01-20-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5,872
Views: 641,228
Posted By wahvtec
Re: Show Your System

man audioque is spreadin like syphilis
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-20-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 27,309
Posted By wahvtec
Re: How do I get more power out of my 2.5L??

it can be done but theres a lot more to boost than people think and most poeple want that hp for less than 500 basically the only way to get power out of your economy motor is one thing...and this...
Forum: Audio / Video 01-20-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,560
Posted By wahvtec
Re: Need new subwoofer enclosure.

usually i can make 2 single 12 boxes from one sheet of mdf. Make one for you sell another to a friend to pay for the first one haha.
Forum: Audio / Video 01-20-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,560
Posted By wahvtec
Re: Need new subwoofer enclosure.

more simple port calculator take your time and pm me and ill plug the numbers into win isd to double check if you dont wana download win isd which is free all over the web but slightly more...
Forum: Audio / Video 01-20-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,560
Posted By wahvtec
Re: Need new subwoofer enclosure.

im far from maryland and shops charge way too much. If you have a friend whose good with wood a sheet of 3/4 inch mdf wood, wood glue, 2 inch drywall screws, and silicone. Its not hard once you...
Forum: Audio / Video 01-20-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,560
Posted By wahvtec
Re: Need new subwoofer enclosure.

good lawd wat is your airspace.

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yeah you should go with a 1.3 cubic foot box tuned around 40-45. Thats basically what im doing just a lil bigger box for my 12"
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 01-20-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,754
Posted By wahvtec
Re: Removing a cat. Any harm in doing it?

umm from a biological stand point cats are an invasive species with exponential abilities to reproduce. They are also a major contributor to decrease bird populations across the united states. Sooo...
Forum: Audio / Video 01-20-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,560
Posted By wahvtec
Re: Need new subwoofer enclosure.

well i got your sub specs but what kind of music do you primarily listen to. Rock or low low bass rap like gorilla zoe and what have you. From there you take the recommended specs, pick a tuning...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-20-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,373
Posted By wahvtec
Re: Save the Ranger

lol wen ranger sales cease we should all solemnly swear NEVER to switch to a colorado. If you've ever driven one u know why...cough turd cough
Forum: Audio / Video 01-20-2011, 10:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,560
Posted By wahvtec
Re: Need new subwoofer enclosure.

yes thats the route im taking. A proper ported box for 1 12" will be louder than 2 12s crammed into a sealed box any day. Hell i did 140 dbs in my ranger with one 12.
Forum: How-To Submissions 01-19-2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,920
Posted By wahvtec
Re: How to replace lower balljoints

nice right up Ive done my ball joints this same way twice lol i dont happen to have a ball joint press layin around but im gonna add that u want to get the ball joint pressed into the lca as much as...
Forum: Audio / Video 01-19-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,560
Posted By wahvtec
Re: Need new subwoofer enclosure.

its quite a crunch to fit one person ud have to stack the subs at that point ur above the window line.
Forum: Exterior Parts 01-19-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,205
Posted By wahvtec
Re: TJM T13 Steel BullBar

dang your close to me but i have a 2000 bump for hotness

screw it let me know how thick that steal is ive never seen tjms products i may have to whip on the mig welder and figure up some mounts if...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain Parts 01-19-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Craigslist / eBay Find: 3.8L Turbo setup
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Posted By wahvtec
Re: 3.8L Turbo setup

theres intake manifolds out there to fit the m80 supercharger on the sohc 4.0s for the record.
Forum: Audio / Video 01-19-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,560
Posted By wahvtec
Re: Need new subwoofer enclosure.

ive been crunching numbers with my 2 12s to make it happen but theres really no way without making them sound like poop. And they prolly wont be as loud or as clean as they are now in a proper sized...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-19-2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 27,309
Posted By wahvtec
Re: How do I get more power out of my 2.5L??

It is possible to get horsepower out of it dirt track racers use the 2.3s in the fourcylinder class. Some of em have a shit ton of horse power. But your four cylinder will never be fast without...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 01-18-2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,539
Posted By wahvtec
Re: 7.5" axle question

yeah i think i may keep my eyes pealed at the pull a part
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 01-18-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,539
Posted By wahvtec
7.5" axle question

I've got a 2000 2.5L 5 spd extended cab xlt that has the axle code 87 or open 7.5" 4:10 gears. Is this axle so small that i should upgrade it before considering body lift/ 31-32" tires? Is there a...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-16-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,651
Posted By wahvtec
Re: searching for vac leak....what is this???

i have the exact same truck same thing happend i guess these like to vibrate off. If your heat is always boiling lava hot with no variation when u twist the knob this is why.
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