03 Ranger swap (and questions!)
#77
Yeah that's what I'm thinking. I'd really like to determine my oil pressure though before I just assume that. I'll have to figure out how I can use the sensor to determine that from the engine maybe. BTW, do you know if I can just plug the vapor evap port? I don't want pressure building up, so I could always just run a tube to the fender area.
#81
#82
FINALLY drove it around... Spent the day getting all the post swap quirks done. Fittings leaking a bit, fluids, bleeding, etc... The best part? My speedometer and tach work without even touching them. From what I read, they should not have worked without some work put into them... Super happy about that though. I didn't think I would, but I need a tune. It sometimes wants to die after revving it and when it comes back down to idle and its a bit sluggish. I don't think the computer is compensating for the cam as much as I would like, but there's other factors as well. Either way, a tune would get this thing running optimal
#83
#84
I had one made at a local driveshaft shop for $200. Well worth the cost for a brand new shiny driveshaft with all new joints. My length was about 69.75" with my 9"
#85
#87
I don't know how much it will help, but I have an EVTM for my year that I can grab anything out of that you might need. Not sure if it will correlate to yours, but it might give you an idea of something. Let me know if I can help out with that at all.
#88
I actually didn't swap a single thing for mine... All I did was the necessary repinning at the 42 pin connector and everything (minus oil pressure gauge) works as it should for the most part. The only thing slightly off is the RPM's which read anywhere from 5-700rpms more than actual.
I don't know how much it will help, but I have an EVTM for my year that I can grab anything out of that you might need. Not sure if it will correlate to yours, but it might give you an idea of something. Let me know if I can help out with that at all.
I don't know how much it will help, but I have an EVTM for my year that I can grab anything out of that you might need. Not sure if it will correlate to yours, but it might give you an idea of something. Let me know if I can help out with that at all.
From what I've read, it seems like the GEMs only result is to give a proper speed signal to the PCM so you have optimized shift points. For all I know, the tuning may be able to take that responsibility over.
I have the EVTMs for my 02 Ranger and the 98 Explorer donor. The guy at the shop told me the GEM he got was from an 02, but he's having trouble figuring out exactly how to wire it up with the Explorer parts. I sent Bob a PM too, so hopefully he can shed some light on it.
#89
From what I've read, it seems like the GEMs only result is to give a proper speed signal to the PCM so you have optimized shift points. For all I know, the tuning may be able to take that responsibility over.
I have the EVTMs for my 02 Ranger and the 98 Explorer donor. The guy at the shop told me the GEM he got was from an 02, but he's having trouble figuring out exactly how to wire it up with the Explorer parts. I sent Bob a PM too, so hopefully he can shed some light on it.
Only on the 99 and later Expo's did the speed signal function move to the ABS system needing additional mods to get a speed signal.
You should be good to go on this front! The output from the VSS will completely satisfy the needs serviced by the later OSS that came out of the Ranger.
#90
The '98 Expo PCM/Harness should be providing the needed speed signal to the rest of the systems via the transmission mounted VSS.
Only on the 99 and later Expo's did the speed signal function move to the ABS system needing additional mods to get a speed signal.
You should be good to go on this front! The output from the VSS will completely satisfy the needs serviced by the later OSS that came out of the Ranger.
Only on the 99 and later Expo's did the speed signal function move to the ABS system needing additional mods to get a speed signal.
You should be good to go on this front! The output from the VSS will completely satisfy the needs serviced by the later OSS that came out of the Ranger.
#91
The '98 Expo PCM/Harness should be providing the needed speed signal to the rest of the systems via the transmission mounted VSS.
Only on the 99 and later Expo's did the speed signal function move to the ABS system needing additional mods to get a speed signal.
You should be good to go on this front! The output from the VSS will completely satisfy the needs serviced by the later OSS that came out of the Ranger.
Only on the 99 and later Expo's did the speed signal function move to the ABS system needing additional mods to get a speed signal.
You should be good to go on this front! The output from the VSS will completely satisfy the needs serviced by the later OSS that came out of the Ranger.
#92
I'll leave the thread hijack at that haha. Thanks again guys.
#93
Realized I never posted this, but I got a dyno tune a few weeks back. SO MUCH BETTER. 24whp/24tq increase from before to after tune alone. Made 199WHP/234TQ. Not too shabby at the wheels with a 9", 35's, and a fairly stock engine! Somehow, the wiring was backwards going to the right o2 sensor causing it to max out the fuel trim on the right bank. Tuner fixed that real quick and had it back to me fully tuned in less than 24 hours. Drives great, shifts super firm, and sounds awesome.
#94
#95
Realized I never posted this, but I got a dyno tune a few weeks back. SO MUCH BETTER. 24whp/24tq increase from before to after tune alone. Made 199WHP/234TQ. Not too shabby at the wheels with a 9", 35's, and a fairly stock engine! Somehow, the wiring was backwards going to the right o2 sensor causing it to max out the fuel trim on the right bank. Tuner fixed that real quick and had it back to me fully tuned in less than 24 hours. Drives great, shifts super firm, and sounds awesome.
#96
Yeah I'm happy overall. It was definitely expensive. $125/hr adds up quick... $660... but I would pay it again. He solved A LOT of little issues in less than 6 hours or work that I would have never been able to, and gave me peace of mind that I can push the engine and tranny and not worry about it. The truck spent a good 45 minutes on the dyno as well, so ALL conditions were accounted for. Plus, the HP gain alone was pretty awesome and just showed how much the truck needed it...
#98
Not sure why I can never receive videos from iPhones at any quality, but here is the truck running behind work real quick. Tuned and running good. Stupid Apple products.
http://vid97.photobucket.com/albums/...psmmccmryi.mp4
http://vid97.photobucket.com/albums/...psmmccmryi.mp4
Last edited by JB5587; 04-02-2015 at 07:38 PM.