Why did you buy a 3.0?
Originally Posted by redranger4.0
because you wanted the power of a 4cyl and the gas mileage of a 6 cyl? 
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From: r
Originally Posted by graniteguy
When I started buying Rangers I thought the 3.0's WERE the big engine. Seriously.
On my 4th Ranger I finally opted for a 4.0 4x4 and there were none in Austin out of 400 or so Rangers in stock at 4 Dealers.
Someone correct me, but I think the 3.0 was designed and is built in the US, the 4.0 is German or Italian or something like that. Another reason to get the 3.0.
On my 4th Ranger I finally opted for a 4.0 4x4 and there were none in Austin out of 400 or so Rangers in stock at 4 Dealers.
Someone correct me, but I think the 3.0 was designed and is built in the US, the 4.0 is German or Italian or something like that. Another reason to get the 3.0.
All the more reason I would want a 4.0 instead of a 3.0. I dont really care though its not like the 4.0 has a huge ammount of power anyways. 4.O FTW
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From: Parma Ohio
Originally Posted by 07SPORT
PShhhh... ever drove a 4 cyl? if you haven't... you don't have no idea... the 3.0 is like a s/c 2.3L to me... maybe I'm just happy and satisfied...
Because I dont have a large enough ego to have a 4.0 sohc. My dad has a 4.0 ohv and it seems to be a decent motor. it has decent power but im the last one laughing at the gas pump. the slave clyinder took a crap on his truck so i pulled him home with my vulcanator about 5 miles without a problem
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From: Portland, OR
umm because my first truck w/ 4.0 blew up at 150k... I miss the power tho, but I'm at 180k right now & still goin strong. If were to buy a 08 ranger today I'd go with a 4.0... way more fun to drive, & you can actually tow somethin with it
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From: Fredericktown, Missouri
Ibought mine because I wanted a motor that would last a long time as well as get good gas mileage....When I bought the truck, I was driving 150 miles round trip per day. It is a little slow, but it gets me where I need to go and a few places I shouldnt have been lol
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From: beach cities,CA
cause it used to be a representation truck for my dads company and they wanted a bigger one so i got this one...
love it .. but when i get more set inlife im dropping atleat a 302 in it
(by that time my best friend will be ASE certified and yeah .. id have money hahah)
love it .. but when i get more set inlife im dropping atleat a 302 in it
(by that time my best friend will be ASE certified and yeah .. id have money hahah)
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From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Originally Posted by RangerEdgeO2
I bought it because I couldn't find a truck with what I wanted w/ a 4.0 on any dealer lot plus, a buddy of mine told me that the 3.0 will last 2-3x longer than the 4.0.
My salesguy actually owned a Ranger w/ a 3.0 (manual tranny though) so I figured there must be something good about them if he had one.
My salesguy actually owned a Ranger w/ a 3.0 (manual tranny though) so I figured there must be something good about them if he had one.
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From: USA
Originally Posted by Mark98xlt
compared to the 2.3 duratech it gives the 3.0 a run for its money gas and power wise.
Last edited by mj550; Oct 23, 2007 at 09:18 PM.
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From: NY
Actually You would think its the opposite in terms of engine life.
Smaller engines do infact usually last longer, but the reality is that when they are placed in heavy/large vehicles, they are forced to struggle and suffer far more strain than larger engines.
A 4.0 can easily chug along a ranger, and not even break a sweat, but a 3.0 would most likely struggle a little when pushing it, and thus creating more heat/friction/wear and tear.
Its like have a 6'2 200lb man pushing a wheel barrel full of bricks up a hill, at the end he will probably be slightly winded. Try the same thing with a 4'5 95lb manand you will probably need a medic.
The 3.0 is still a solid engine though.
Smaller engines do infact usually last longer, but the reality is that when they are placed in heavy/large vehicles, they are forced to struggle and suffer far more strain than larger engines.
A 4.0 can easily chug along a ranger, and not even break a sweat, but a 3.0 would most likely struggle a little when pushing it, and thus creating more heat/friction/wear and tear.
Its like have a 6'2 200lb man pushing a wheel barrel full of bricks up a hill, at the end he will probably be slightly winded. Try the same thing with a 4'5 95lb manand you will probably need a medic.
The 3.0 is still a solid engine though.
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From: Redlands,CA
well the guy who sold me the truck told me it was a 4.0, which i had no idea either way. I previously had a Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi, and just assumed the ford 4.0 was slow as dirt. Didnt know any better. Come to find out that in 2006 the 3.0 was used in 89% of all rangers.
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From: City, State
because that's what came in the truck when I got it for cheap off of a friend
although my favorite posted reasons are:
-I'm an idiot
-I didn't know
-I thought a V6 = it's not a 4-cyl! this thing will kick ****!
-4 cylinder performance, V8 gas mileage (that's right, I got ~ the same gas mileage as my friend w' a 4.6LV8)
although my favorite posted reasons are:
-I'm an idiot
-I didn't know
-I thought a V6 = it's not a 4-cyl! this thing will kick ****!
-4 cylinder performance, V8 gas mileage (that's right, I got ~ the same gas mileage as my friend w' a 4.6LV8)
