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Hi all,
When it comes to engines and related systems, I know very little. I have an 04 Ranger w/ the 4.0L engine, and I was wondering if anyone might have any ideas for fairly simple performance mods I could try my hand at. Replacing the air intake seems to be the most popular. Does anyone have any other suggestions? (Keep in mind I'm a newbie at this kind of stuff! Also a college student, so money is tight!)
Thanks,
Charlie
When it comes to engines and related systems, I know very little. I have an 04 Ranger w/ the 4.0L engine, and I was wondering if anyone might have any ideas for fairly simple performance mods I could try my hand at. Replacing the air intake seems to be the most popular. Does anyone have any other suggestions? (Keep in mind I'm a newbie at this kind of stuff! Also a college student, so money is tight!)
Thanks,
Charlie
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Originally Posted by rangerfx42
Don't you find with those open air filters like the K&N intake that the filter takes in some water??
This is an older pic, but its the best one I have of the air-filter itself.
If you look between the Maf and the air-filter element itself, theres a metal plate that shields heat ( its a support ) as well.
I use a metal tube intake as I had some issues with plastic ones ( ssd/k&n ) in one of my setups I used to run. Mac Intakes can be found on Ebay for 50-140$ with a ' buy it now '.
"I have an 04 Ranger w/ the 4.0L engine"
WATCH which intake you buy. If you look at Neil's pic of LiLBlue and my truck, you'll see theres a HUGE difference in the ' MAF ' sensors. LiLBlue is an 04, Mine is an 03.
D.
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the problem with metal tubes is it heats up faster and holds the heat longer, and every one knows that more heat to the intake less the hp. i installed a jet chip and i didn't fell much differents. if smog laws are a problem, you can install a chip, cold air intake, free flowing exhaust and if you can find the money install a s/c.
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go with a tunner that plugs into the OBD port
this way you do not break the seal on the computer (need to do that to install the chip)
This way you can return to stock programming if you need to take her in for warranty work
and for now I believe that K&N is the only manufacturer that has designed an intake for 2004+ Rangers
this way you do not break the seal on the computer (need to do that to install the chip)
This way you can return to stock programming if you need to take her in for warranty work
and for now I believe that K&N is the only manufacturer that has designed an intake for 2004+ Rangers
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Ways to make some power w/o going internal:
a. HELP IT BREATH BETTER (intake & exhaust).
b. CONFUSE THE COMPUTER LIKE A BIATCH (bamachip).
c. BURN MORE FUEL (injectors)
If you buy an exhaust kit (gibson) your can do it yourself with simple hand tools & sawzawl. But If you go out & buy a muffler & tip, you'll need it hung for ya...$150 for mine w/ 2.5" tubing. Intake you can do your self with a screwdriver & wd40 (I'm going with either K&N FIPK2 or 77-series). Tuner you can do yourself (from what I'm told, the instructions are good and Mr. Bama himself will help you out with any problems). New injectors you could do yourself, or find a shop to do it for you.
GOOD STUFF...Lots more plans for my truck.
a. HELP IT BREATH BETTER (intake & exhaust).
b. CONFUSE THE COMPUTER LIKE A BIATCH (bamachip).
c. BURN MORE FUEL (injectors)
If you buy an exhaust kit (gibson) your can do it yourself with simple hand tools & sawzawl. But If you go out & buy a muffler & tip, you'll need it hung for ya...$150 for mine w/ 2.5" tubing. Intake you can do your self with a screwdriver & wd40 (I'm going with either K&N FIPK2 or 77-series). Tuner you can do yourself (from what I'm told, the instructions are good and Mr. Bama himself will help you out with any problems). New injectors you could do yourself, or find a shop to do it for you.
GOOD STUFF...Lots more plans for my truck.
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