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Old 09-19-2006
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2005 2.3L Ranger modding?

Hi, does anyone know what I can do to sup up my 2005 2.3L 4cyl. Ranger that's worth the money? I've only added a Flowmaster muffler and that's it. Please reply...

Thanks, Rob
 
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hey there.. I have a 1993 ranger with the same engine and a couple of my friends go to northwestern university and say a bunch of guys up there have turbo kits on theirs and asked them if it was worth it and all said and I quote "HELL YEAH" lol hope this helps ya on deciding something!
 
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It is not the same engine, There are differences,, but ofcourse anything is possible with enough money and time such as the turbo,,

You can get it tuned..

K&N intakes

THOUGH im not sure exactly what changed between the 01-03 2.3Ls and the 04s+

The BAMA TUNER is worth the money,,
The K&N INTAKE is almost worth the money,, I personaly did not notice any difference besides the cool wooshing sound as it sucks in air at high rpms but it does look sweet,,
 

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does anyone know of a turbo or supercharger kit for the 2006 2.3L ?
 
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i think it has to me custom made.

i have a 2.3 turbo from a early 90s cougar if you wanna come get it
 
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For a '05 I would recommend switching to all synthetic lubricants, electric fan, K/N FIPK intake, cat back exhaust(that it looks like you already have) and a bama tuner. That will pretty much give you the most performance and best mpg without spending major $$$.
 
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