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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-20-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,939
Posted By nicktheman2013
Motorcraft filters feature a full metal interals...

Motorcraft filters feature a full metal interals with a strong spring and silicon antidrainback valve.and a non cardboard filter medium that is evenly pleated. doesn't sound that impressive but...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-16-2014, 07:26 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,939
Posted By nicktheman2013
Penzoil platinum full synthetic 5w-20 ...

Penzoil platinum full synthetic 5w-20
Motorcraft FL-400S Filter
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-21-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,488
Posted By nicktheman2013
Michalen ltx m/s2 great on road no noise ...

Michalen ltx m/s2
great on road no noise
Good traction off road
last 80,000 miles
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-19-2014, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,651
Posted By nicktheman2013
^you are correct but that's assuming that the...

^you are correct but that's assuming that the axle has been changed and there for doesn't match the factory code or tag. people love to jump on you on this forum regardless of if your right or wrong
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-16-2014, 08:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,651
Posted By nicktheman2013
Technically you could tell by pulling it apart...

Technically you could tell by pulling it apart but there's easier ways such as door sticker or axle tag
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-15-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,651
Posted By nicktheman2013
^x2 you could also check the axle tag on the diff...

^x2 you could also check the axle tag on the diff cover
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-10-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,852
Posted By nicktheman2013
Manual or auto? Just drive easy, easy...

Manual or auto?

Just drive easy, easy starts, accelerate at a moderate pace shift early but not to early.. I feel your struggle but I can get anywhere from 13-18 mpg in town and 20-25 highway...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-07-2014, 06:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,869
Posted By nicktheman2013
4.0 rangers get the same shit milage as the 3.0...

4.0 rangers get the same shit milage as the 3.0 saying anything else is bullshit the 4.0 just reaches 60 in 9 seconds instead of 12 like with the 3.0
again every v6 ranger 2.9 3.0 4.0ohv and sohc...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-06-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,869
Posted By nicktheman2013
There are countless factors that can influence...

There are countless factors that can influence mpg but any ranger v6 3.0 4.0 ohv and sohc get mpg in the range of 14-18.in city. a sports car is light and usually has a load of low end torque which...
Forum: Trucks 03-06-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,298
Posted By nicktheman2013
I could go to a ford dealer ship and find a used...

I could go to a ford dealer ship and find a used 2011 sport 4x4 with maybe 30k miles for 15k
Rangers are not expensive and don't really hold value but GLWS
Forum: Trucks 03-04-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,298
Posted By nicktheman2013
94301 Condition outstanding 69k miles ...

94301

Condition outstanding
69k miles
5spd auto
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-27-2014, 07:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,869
Posted By nicktheman2013
Driven resonably a 3.0 can achieve decent mpg. my...

Driven resonably a 3.0 can achieve decent mpg. my 5 speed 3.0 scoots around town with 3.73 gears I get anywhere from 16-18 in town. Everyone I know around my town with a 4.0 sohc hates the gas milage...
Forum: Exterior Tech 12-06-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,088
Posted By nicktheman2013
If your 3.0 is auto it should start with the...

If your 3.0 is auto it should start with the weight better but make sure to turn off overdrive when going down hills and up them for better speed control and to keep the 3.0 in its powerband (it's...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 11-25-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,644
Posted By nicktheman2013
Trust me I like to do burnouts as much as the...

Trust me I like to do burnouts as much as the next guy but it really puts allot of stress on the drivetrain. Limited slip and lockers are for better traction I wouldn't have a limited slip put in to...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-24-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 838
Posted By nicktheman2013
Research using the search bar on the forum bugman...

Research using the search bar on the forum bugman LED. He has LED replacements for almost everything on a ranger
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 11-24-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,338
Posted By nicktheman2013
They have a fail safe that prevents the gear from...

They have a fail safe that prevents the gear from engaging. when you moved the lever the linkage simply floated till you put it back in the gear you where in before you hit reverse....
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-23-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,762
Posted By nicktheman2013
Be sophisticated and run a power inverter (+20hp)...

Be sophisticated and run a power inverter (+20hp) to your batter that converts 12v to 120 then take your upper intake off and just force air directly into your intake manifold I can outrun a bugatti...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 11-18-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,208
Posted By nicktheman2013
I spin both allot of the time when offroading but...

I spin both allot of the time when offroading but I have a open diff only time it shows itself is trying to go up the hill when exiting my fishing spot but 2nd gear usually pulls me up it with little...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 11-16-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,193
Posted By nicktheman2013
I'm sure in the 2012 rangers they came with a...

I'm sure in the 2012 rangers they came with a center diff that adjusts torque between the front and rear wheels common in allot of AWD systems but its starting to be used in 4WD. if so then it should...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-16-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,762
Posted By nicktheman2013
Cause all leaf blowers work off of 12 volts Lmao

Cause all leaf blowers work off of 12 volts
Lmao
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-14-2012, 04:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,396
Posted By nicktheman2013
Hub lockers engage the wheel to the axle shaft...

Hub lockers engage the wheel to the axle shaft they cannot give you posi(limited slip) they have no effect on how your differential splits torque and slips... You can have a open diff with "hubs...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-11-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,762
Posted By nicktheman2013
I took my hood off and put a giant funnel right...

I took my hood off and put a giant funnel right on the end of my throttle body you guys don't know horsepower like I do lmao
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-09-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,057
Posted By nicktheman2013
But higher octane your hearing a slight...

But higher octane your hearing a slight sparkknock that all engines get when octane in fuel is low and load on engine Is high
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 11-07-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,366
Posted By nicktheman2013
If your ranger is properly maintained with a...

If your ranger is properly maintained with a powerful enough drivetrain and a working stock suspension 90 is easily attainable and can be handled by the truck and the driver given he be experienced...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 11-07-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,366
Posted By nicktheman2013
I'm sorry but when should anyone not deserve a...

I'm sorry but when should anyone not deserve a reply for going more than 90. Try passing someone on the enterstate cruising at 70. the replies I've seen to people seeking to learn and get answers on...
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