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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-08-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,981
Posted By BadKarma46
My apologies for sounding ignorant....

My apologies for sounding ignorant. Navistar=international, partnered with ford for the 7.3-6.4. The 6.7 is all ford but I'd argue that it's a ford copy of the newest dmax. 6.0 is a good motor if you...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-08-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,981
Posted By BadKarma46
My bad, not a desert truck*. Farm and ranch...

My bad, not a desert truck*. Farm and ranch truck, hay hauler.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-08-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,981
Posted By BadKarma46
Not really looking for a fast rig, just bomb...

Not really looking for a fast rig, just bomb proof. Obs fords do not require smog, so a cummins swap could be done if money was no issue. Personally I'm a fan of the 7.3; best power stroke ever made*.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-08-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,981
Posted By BadKarma46
Possible build

Doing my nightly cruise of the Internet I found this truck. I don know about some of y'all, but I think a long traveled power stroke would make one awesome farm truck. This is possibility my next...
Forum: Off Topic 07-03-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 398
Posted By BadKarma46
A few quick question for you wildland firefighters

Lil intro: EMT b on my way to a shot crew next season. I have a few quick questions:

What are some of your off season pt regimens? I do tri work outs and go hiking with my web gear loaded up with...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-08-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By BadKarma46
She doesn't want a truck yet. She has a lil reg...

She doesn't want a truck yet. She has a lil reg cab ranger right now. She's been pretty insistent on an SUV. Eventually she's gonna need a diesel, three horses to tow.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-08-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By BadKarma46
K5 blazer is what I was referring to

K5 blazer is what I was referring to
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-08-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By BadKarma46
New 4x4

So my friend is moving to Montana (from so cal) and she needs/wants an SUV of some kind (dogs and work). I keep telling a xj would suit her fine for her first 4x4: proven design, ton of them around...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-11-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,105
Posted By BadKarma46
Simple fact of any combustion reaction: more air...

Simple fact of any combustion reaction: more air means big fire (I could break down the actual chemical process but really, who cares....) I'm not talking those "cold air" intakes, I'm talking "less...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-11-2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,105
Posted By BadKarma46
To each his/her own.

To each his/her own.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-11-2013, 11:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,105
Posted By BadKarma46
Nice :) This whole thing is a matter of...

Nice :)

This whole thing is a matter of opinion and experiences. New intakes and exhausts are proven to let the engine "breath" better in complementary set ups. Chips on the three I'd say are...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-11-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,105
Posted By BadKarma46
X2, forgot about that....

X2, forgot about that....
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-11-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,105
Posted By BadKarma46
I wouldn't turbo a 3.0. Waste of money to do the...

I wouldn't turbo a 3.0. Waste of money to do the labor and parts. If you want more ponies try goin with new intake, new exhaust, and have someone change the computer values to run with that much air...
Forum: Other Engine Tech 02-28-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,214
Posted By BadKarma46
Probably might have to cover the price of the...

Probably might have to cover the price of the engine itself since its "imported." However, I doubt that fees are that much, especially when when you can get a Mercedes diesel already in the states...
Forum: Other Engine Tech 02-28-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,214
Posted By BadKarma46
Kind of my initial thought. And they only offer...

Kind of my initial thought. And they only offer the 2.5 and 3.0 conversions.....
Forum: Southern Region 02-28-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 323
Posted By BadKarma46
Moving soon, quick question

So I currently reside somewhere on the left coast (cough, cough, California, cough cough) and am moving to Texas, Arkansas, or Louisiana for school (fall 2014/15 semester). Quick question: what are...
Forum: Other Engine Tech 02-28-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,214
Posted By BadKarma46
Diesel toys conversion

Has any one seen this:

http://dieseltoys.com/ford-ranger

Drop in the Mazda diesel into a ranger for $20k?
Forum: Off Topic 02-27-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By BadKarma46
I have to decide weather I want a powerstroke or...

I have to decide weather I want a powerstroke or a duramax to use as a base for my welding rig. Right now welder is fixed in place in the shop, awesome for stuff that can fit, but for other...
Forum: Off Topic 02-26-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By BadKarma46
I settled on the digital elite. Man, that thing...

I settled on the digital elite. Man, that thing is SSSWWWEEEETTTTT!!!
Forum: General Tech 02-18-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,424
Posted By BadKarma46
This is what I'm dealing with. Every reference I...

This is what I'm dealing with. Every reference I use does not lead to the desired effect. Seeing as how I'm the third owner, I would not be surprised if there are some wiring issues
Forum: General Tech 02-18-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,424
Posted By BadKarma46
I'm starting to think its the abs? Anyone know...

I'm starting to think its the abs? Anyone know which fuses are for the abs on an 05 ranger. I pulled 14 and that killed all power to the truck
Forum: General Tech 02-18-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,424
Posted By BadKarma46
I'm almost certain it's the abs now. Anyone know...

I'm almost certain it's the abs now. Anyone know which fuses to pull to test if it is?
Forum: Off Topic 01-31-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By BadKarma46
I have a harbor freight and it is total crap. I...

I have a harbor freight and it is total crap. I have yet to be flashed my it, but when my father uses it he almost always gets flashed. The fit adjustments are crap too....
Forum: Off Topic 01-30-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By BadKarma46
Welding hood recommendation

My old radnor fixed welding hood is not up to par anymore, basically I'm welding by Braille. I've got the cash to spend and was looking at getting a miller digital elite. From what I understand its...
Forum: General Tech 01-22-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,424
Posted By BadKarma46
Check all the wheels, good to go. It only pulses...

Check all the wheels, good to go. It only pulses braking around second gear. I'm thinking its a caliper issue now.
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