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Old Feb 12, 2012
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need info bout cf parts

do they make carbon fiber hood,fenders and grills for 85 ford ranger???
 
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Old Feb 12, 2012
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I don't think there's anything out there at all.... not that I've ever seen!
 
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Time to learn how to make your own and turn your truck into a one-of-a-kind!
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012
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hey annguyen do u know how to go about maken ur own???? i have no clue there lol, i just wanna make the truck lighter and just interior part dont lightin it up enough
 
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Why would you want to make a 27 year old truck lighter?

 
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Old Feb 13, 2012
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pretty much for the looks and the lighter the faster its just a toy really!!! got it for a great price so why not spend money in it!!! and its 2x4 so cant lift it and get it muddy
 
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Add more power to go faster. The time and money you would have into the hood would be ridiculous. Would look nice though!!
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012
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thats what im thinkin with the hood and fenders it would look sick, dropped with nice wheels ans painted white! from what i was told its pushin around 250hp at the wheels right now!! im wantin to keep the 4 cylender for the mpg tho.
 
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an '85 4-cylinder isn't made for speed. I'd concentrate on engine mods to get more oomph.
 
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the engine is out of a early model thunderbird stock turbo engine, but has been rebuilt all forged and bigger cams, valves,lifters,valve guides in other words the its all rebuilt for the power! im thinkin of building another one but alot better
 
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