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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-08-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,993
Posted By fordboy305
Re: gas milage?

it was actually not much. just a few trips to the junkyard and 5 bucks here and there.

i first got a intake from a 5.0 explorer. its bigger and air flows better helped even with acceleration.
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-06-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,552
Posted By fordboy305
Re: Intake Manifold

well i will try it anyways, its only 40 bucks from an 02 ranger.
i will see the difference.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-06-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,552
Posted By fordboy305
Re: Intake Manifold

try going from a stock intake to a cold air k&n and listen how deep it sounds and how faster the car picks up speed

my f150 after a k&n intake filter swap ran more efficient and more responsive
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-05-2011, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,552
Posted By fordboy305
Re: Intake Manifold

heres the way i see it...

bigger tb- less restrictive, smaller is like a person trying to breathe thru a straw to me.

plus it gives the car a deeper tone in exhaust
Forum: Exterior Tech 12-05-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,204
Posted By fordboy305
Re: Rear Window Leaking

get some clear sealant and seal 3rd brake light and around the seal on the rear window.
worked great on mine
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-05-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,362
Posted By fordboy305
Re: leaking from top of intake manifold

jb weld that bihhhh
i did it on my f150 with a pipe on rear passenger side of manifold, worked great!
mechanics wanted to replace the manifold with the cheap plastic ones the newer ones used but a...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 12-05-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,461
Posted By fordboy305
Re: Exhaust manifold leak, need help

go to a muffler shop and tell them to loose em up and put em back on then your job would be easyer or just have the shop do it cant be that expensive?
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-05-2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,552
Posted By fordboy305
Re: Intake Manifold

ok i found it haha im lazy too believe me it took me months to fix my fuel problem lmao
but its on rogue performance on the rogue ranger part. tells you all the tricks. i knew about the site but...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-05-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,537
Posted By fordboy305
Re: NEED HELP BAD!!!! (intake manifold)

as long as it is a 3.0l ford v6 vulcan it should work.
escapes, rangers, taurus, sable, and aerostar have the same motor. there should be few of those at junkyards even if they dont have rangers go...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-05-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,523
Posted By fordboy305
Re: intake manifold replacement

i wanna do that and i think it can be done.
why i wanna do it? because plastic ones from a 01 or newer ranger are less restrictive and keep heat out better.
also have removable throttle bodies...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-05-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,552
Posted By fordboy305
Re: Intake Manifold

i know that i just wanna put less restriction on airflow
i heard that it can be done just wanna make sure
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-05-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,940
Posted By fordboy305
Re: New guy Old problem...

if you cant hear the fuel pump wen ign is on then check the fuel relay on the fuse box. very common on rangers i just had mine fixed and it was the relay.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-05-2011, 06:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,552
Posted By fordboy305
Re: Intake Manifold

anyonee??????
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 12-05-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By fordboy305
Re: Exhaust help

yes that is true.
but i mean i never met anyone who doesnt like a ranger with super 44s and no cats lol

they sound at idle like a v8 and revved up like a superbeast :)

youtube is the best way...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 12-04-2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By fordboy305
Re: Exhaust help

gibson duals work great too
they add a nice tone to rangers :)
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-04-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,993
Posted By fordboy305
Re: gas milage?

bodylift no. tires yes if gears arent right but if you get tires that are slightly bigger like 2-3 inches taller than it would actually do better mpg on stock gear if its not stepped on. but any...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-04-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,158
Posted By fordboy305
Re: 1998 ranger plug wires

junkyard!! i stole my 8mm new maxpower wires and just bought a cam synchro on my way out only spent gas to go to the yard and 10 bucks on the cam synchro lol
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 12-04-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,317
Posted By fordboy305
Re: Smoke from tailpipe

i would make sure what it is first. a mechanic would charge for that job and it couldve been something else. take it to a mechanic you know wont lie. these days ppl would do anything for money.
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-04-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,212
Posted By fordboy305
Re: Engine Turns Over, But won`t start

whoa there hold on.... my did same thing and i went thru hell. replace ur fuel pump relay first or just swap em to check it is on the fuse box on drivers side by the firewall if you swap one to...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 12-03-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By fordboy305
Re: Exhaust help

super 44 flowmasters <3
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-03-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,552
Posted By fordboy305
Intake Manifold

i know my way around my ranger and have done few mods that helps it run like a beast :) but me being me i want more.
so before i buy anything i want to know if i can get an upper manifold from a...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-03-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,078
Posted By fordboy305
Re: 3.0 starts but wont stay running

clean IAC valve if problem continues unplug Mass Air Flow sensor then try starting it, if it starts with Mass Air disconected then thats the problem but if it doesnt do it check fuel pressure then...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-03-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,212
Posted By fordboy305
Re: Engine Turns Over, But won`t start

check fuel pressure and spark
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