Hey ive got a 4 banger 1998 ranger and half the time when i accelerate my engine studdering alot until higher rpms or until i switch gear mainly when im accelerating hard, i changed my spark plugs about a year ago? I also live in Florida and drive through floods often?

 

Definently a fuel problem. Change the fuel filter lately? Thats where I would start. How many miles you have on it? Any fuel related parts ever changed?

 

changed the fuel filter with the plug about a year ago 139k on it

 

Injectors may need cleaning. Not a bad idea at 139k. Sounds like the fuel pump or pressure regulator are your problem.

 

okay ill clean the injectors if that doesn't solve it ill try tho fuel pump and ect... every now and then it works fine.. also is there an easy way to add some more hp to my truck ?

 

Kind of a waste of money to try to add power to a 4 cyl . You could swap out the motor for a 4.0

 

meh... that's quite a bit of work =\ what would a used one go for around 1500?

 

Not sure. You would have to look around. Better yet, drop a V-8 in it.

 

maybe if it was a 4x4 :P