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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 06-28-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,864
Posted By lonestar729
Re: auto to stick conversion

hm i mean my tranny is on its way out the door. these auto trannys suck. so i figured it wouldnt be bad to do. but i may buy another truck that is 800 bucks an already standard...i couldnt bear...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 06-25-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,864
Posted By lonestar729
auto to stick conversion

i have a 1998 2.5L four cyclinder 2wd and it is automatic. what would i need to convert it to stick. and would it even be worth it.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-08-2012, 06:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,447
Posted By lonestar729
Re: idea: keypad entry and start

oh i will post a how-to, the push button start will deintly help so i can disable my key so that way theres no need for the key. remote starter wired to the keypad to start it, an the push button...
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-07-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,447
Posted By lonestar729
Re: idea: keypad entry and start

okay well this seems like it isnt as crazy as i thought, well entry isnt the biggest concern but keypad start would be unique to say the least haha. thanks for the link man that definitely sends me...
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-05-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,447
Posted By lonestar729
Re: idea: keypad entry and start

actually thats where the idea came from haha, i was thinking that's something unique that no one else has.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-05-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,447
Posted By lonestar729
idea: keypad entry and start

i was wondering if anyone has giving thought into number pad entry and when you get in a number pad to start it, either using two different codes or the same. itd be an interesting mod that im sure...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 01-27-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,958
Posted By lonestar729
Re: 2.5L cats?

can you ask him where he got his? and if there vehicle an model year specific?
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 01-25-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,958
Posted By lonestar729
2.5L cats?

ok well i have a 2.5 ranger an i want to bypass my O2 sensors anyone have any experience doing this because i still want to pass inspection. ill be the one inspecting it so any modifications i didnt...
Forum: General Tech 12-29-2011, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,254
Posted By lonestar729
Re: off road lights--need brighter

ok thanks alot, now with that 100w bulbs shouldnt hurt to put in then
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-28-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,400
Posted By lonestar729
Re: ok people with cb radios and antenna whips

i have my 2 6 foot international whips right up against my cap one on each side they work beautifully had them for 2 years now. the point of the second whip is purely looks, i hate the way one whip...
Forum: General Tech 12-28-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,254
Posted By lonestar729
off road lights--need brighter

ok i have 2 blazer baja off road lights with 55w halogen bulbs in them. i was in a rush so i just went power straight to the battery an ground to the battery with a switch intercepting it to shut...
Forum: General Tech 12-05-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,367
Posted By lonestar729
Re: air parking brake on ranger?

there are this is one of the many things, but the input from everyone is why i post on this forum so i dont waste thousands haha. the license i have so im all set there im not worried about that....
Forum: General Tech 12-05-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,367
Posted By lonestar729
Re: air parking brake on ranger?

its not the fact of them being strong enough im the guy who makes things into something that no one else has. really a fact of the truck being different, most common truck in america i wanna make it...
Forum: General Tech 12-05-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,367
Posted By lonestar729
air parking brake on ranger?

ok my 98 ranger needs some modifications, what if i had air parking brakes or even convert my brakes from hydro to air? is it even possible? at the moment i work on semi trucks an today driving one...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-24-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,297
Posted By lonestar729
Re: 2.5L 4 cylinder motorcycle pipes?

yeah i was thinking that in the back of my head. just thought id see what you guys thought as well
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-23-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,157
Posted By lonestar729
Re: ABS and brake light

my ranger does it but thats because im completely out of brake fluid. not a big deal fill her up an it goes away. if you have a brake leak that would be reason to check your fluid. id start there if...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-23-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,297
Posted By lonestar729
2.5L 4 cylinder motorcycle pipes?

ok this will sound insane but how would it sound if i put motocycle pipes on my 2.5L 4 cylinder right after my cats, so that way she still passes inspection :P
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-06-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,963
Posted By lonestar729
Re: 98 ranger, cylinder 3 missing

ok i put in a new coil pack, its definitly better but not perfect. maybe some miles will clear it out,
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-05-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,963
Posted By lonestar729
98 ranger, cylinder 3 missing

ok my 1998 2.5L ford ranger 3rd cylinder is misfiring. i changed out all the plugs an wires, it doesnt miss as bad now. but still is missing. i notice on the 2nd distributor cap the plug in part is...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-05-2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,867
Posted By lonestar729
Re: 2.5L 4 banger more power???

so yeah a 5.0 in it would be good, or maybe a 4 cyclinder cummins
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-04-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,867
Posted By lonestar729
2.5L 4 banger more power???

ok i have a 1998 2.5L 2wd what can i do to get more out of it, basiclly i want to beef up this tiny motor! any ideas?! suggestions? anything
Forum: Exterior Tech 10-31-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 528
Posted By lonestar729
downfall? this will sound odd

ok my body on this ranger i bought last week is rusted to hell, like more rust than paint, now im thinking of using steel plates an riveting the hell out of it because i like the look. any downfalls?...
Forum: Audio / Video 10-20-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,394
Posted By lonestar729
Re: 1998 ranger, sub woofer an speaker ideas

im putting the subs dead center of my truck, took out my cup holders an putting a custom box im making there with built in cup holders, it will hold 2 10 inch subs XD
Forum: Audio / Video 10-19-2011, 03:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,394
Posted By lonestar729
Re: 1998 ranger, sub woofer an speaker ideas

thoses will work! thank you very much on satuday ill let you know how its sounds
Forum: Audio / Video 10-18-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,394
Posted By lonestar729
Re: 1998 ranger, sub woofer an speaker ideas

yes i will be, that same amp you sent me will be perfect, what speakers do u reccomend? i need 6.5 inch in the doors an 5x7 in the rear

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im going to cut shit to fit 6x 9 speakers...
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