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Keto
Forum:
General Ford Ranger Discussion
05-01-2014, 01:21 PM
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what's your preferred oil and oil filter?
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Posted By
Keto
Re: what's your preferred oil and oil filter?
Almost any major brand name SN rated 5w30 that I can get on sale.
Got Pennzoil in there right now, but I recently picked up a case of Chevron Supreme from Costco, they had a smoke'n rebate on it,...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-28-2014, 02:46 PM
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134
If ya need a Cam Sync...
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17,266
Posted By
Keto
Re: If ya need a Cam Sync...
lmao...
You mean you replaced the CAP and rotor, you didnt pull the entire distributor assembly.
'Below the scenes', they do the same thing. Learn:
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-28-2014, 11:50 AM
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If ya need a Cam Sync...
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17,266
Posted By
Keto
Re: If ya need a Cam Sync...
The point, yes... that theres a lot of people here with no experience with RPT products, yet makes statements about stuff they have no experience with.
I'll add that if a distributor failed at 80K...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-28-2014, 10:47 AM
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134
If ya need a Cam Sync...
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17,266
Posted By
Keto
Re: If ya need a Cam Sync...
RPT makes some of the best replacement stuff out there. They have a solid industry rep and are well known. Its definitely not 'Autozone brand shit' like the Dorman stuff.
Forum:
3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-28-2014, 09:26 AM
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134
If ya need a Cam Sync...
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17,266
Posted By
Keto
Re: If ya need a Cam Sync...
Nope, not I. Only butt-hurt around here is with the Motorcraft zealots apparently. Lots of ignorance and hate happen'n in this forum it seems.
Forum:
3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-28-2014, 09:12 AM
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134
If ya need a Cam Sync...
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17,266
Posted By
Keto
Re: If ya need a Cam Sync...
I was just trying to help out. RPT makes some really good stuff, and theyre usually price competitive. I wouldnt have posted it unless I knew it was a solid product. The Amazon deal was just insane,...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-28-2014, 08:47 AM
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134
If ya need a Cam Sync...
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17,266
Posted By
Keto
Re: If ya need a Cam Sync...
:withstupid:
:stupid:
:deal:
Forum:
3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-28-2014, 08:12 AM
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If ya need a Cam Sync...
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17,266
Posted By
Keto
Re: If ya need a Cam Sync...
And if they all told you to drive your truck off a cliff, that'd make it right too?
I'm sure theres lots of things you've never heard of, doesnt make them any less real or valid.
They've...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-28-2014, 07:36 AM
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134
If ya need a Cam Sync...
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17,266
Posted By
Keto
Re: If ya need a Cam Sync...
Like your comments make you sound like a Motorcraft rep... ?
Just practical experience talk'n. Again, just try'n to help. Take it however you want.
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-28-2014, 07:16 AM
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If ya need a Cam Sync...
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17,266
Posted By
Keto
Re: If ya need a Cam Sync...
The RPT cam sync very likely exceeds the Motorcraft build quality, and one thing is for sure, the oil port design alone is better the OEM setup.
Seriously, guys who get less than 100K miles on the...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-28-2014, 06:30 AM
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134
If ya need a Cam Sync...
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17,266
Posted By
Keto
Re: If ya need a Cam Sync...
No, its not motorcraft... Its not the Dorman Chinese made garbage either.
Richporter makes EXCELLENT replacement parts, the design and build quality is at least as good as Motorcraft, if not...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-28-2014, 05:34 AM
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134
If ya need a Cam Sync...
Views:
17,266
Posted By
Keto
If ya need a Cam Sync...
If ya need a cam sync for your 3.0, Amazon has a smoke'n deal on the Rich Porter FD37 right now:
Amazon.com: Richporter Technology FD37 Camshaft Synchronizer:...
Forum:
Off Topic
04-22-2014, 10:59 AM
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15
Floor mat suggestions
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3,267
Posted By
Keto
Re: Floor mat suggestions
I picked up some of the Goodyear all-weather floormats from Costco for my truck. They have trimable lines/sections for different shapes. Just need to trim them in the right places a little, they work...
Forum:
General Tech
04-22-2014, 10:52 AM
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Pros and Cons of the 3.0 vs. 4.0
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Posted By
Keto
Re: Pros and Cons of the 3.0 vs. 4.0
Last longer trip I took in my truck was from Sacramento to San Jose, 128 miles. Filled up before I left, filled up when I got there, ~23.2 mpg. No load but me, cruising around 70mph.
Return trip...
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General Tech
04-22-2014, 07:34 AM
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Pros and Cons of the 3.0 vs. 4.0
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14,707
Posted By
Keto
Re: Pros and Cons of the 3.0 vs. 4.0
+1
Forum:
General Tech
04-21-2014, 09:04 AM
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Pros and Cons of the 3.0 vs. 4.0
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14,707
Posted By
Keto
Re: Pros and Cons of the 3.0 vs. 4.0
4.slow, or 3.slower...
Isnt a big difference. Theres no such thing as a stock or near-stock Ranger with good power or mpg.
Forum:
3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-21-2014, 05:26 AM
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6
whats the most youve pulled on the interstate?
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1,587
Posted By
Keto
Re: whats the most youve pulled on the interstate?
Try this:
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/3-0-vulcan-tech/107889-most-youve-towed-3-0-a.html
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-22-2014, 09:45 AM
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4
What is this thing?
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1,001
Posted By
Keto
Re: What is this thing?
Back of the drivers-side valve cover? Looks like the PCV valve. Definitely time to change that thing.
Forum:
3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-11-2014, 01:49 PM
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52
best ways to add power
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6,080
Posted By
Keto
Re: best ways to add power
So what? It actually answers the OP's original question, unlike most of the replies in this topic.
He made it clear he doesnt want to swap in a V8 or 'hot rod' it. Once he established that, it...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-11-2014, 12:44 PM
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52
best ways to add power
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6,080
Posted By
Keto
Re: best ways to add power
*sigh*
Roller rockers are a relatively quick and easy way to get a bit more power out of the 3.0. Thats what the OP asked about. Is it V8 power, of course not. No one suggests that it is, and...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-11-2014, 12:04 PM
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52
best ways to add power
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6,080
Posted By
Keto
Re: best ways to add power
I dont think anyone suggested roller-rockers would yield the same results as swapping in a V8 :stupid:
Forum:
3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-11-2014, 09:12 AM
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52
best ways to add power
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6,080
Posted By
Keto
Re: best ways to add power
lol... youre equating something like installing roller rockers to swapping engines and all the shit that goes with it... right.
Forum:
3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-11-2014, 08:32 AM
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52
best ways to add power
Views:
6,080
Posted By
Keto
Re: best ways to add power
Nah... 5.0 swap is lot more money, and a lot more time and effort.
Forum:
3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-11-2014, 06:16 AM
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52
best ways to add power
Views:
6,080
Posted By
Keto
Re: best ways to add power
Rollers rockers are a good bang for your buck, if you can do the work yourself.
Forum:
3.0 Vulcan Tech
02-28-2014, 09:37 PM
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15
power steering fluid of choice?
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35,550
Posted By
Keto
Re: power steering fluid of choice?
Valvoline MaxLife ATF. Works good.
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