Hey my names matt i actually drive an oldsmobile alero, but my dad has a 98 Ranger with 150,000 miles. It is a five speed with a 119 hp to the crank, atleast thats what the owners manual says. anywho since my alero has no potential without dumping alot money into it, i asked my dad if i can have his ranger when hes done with it. so i can turn it into a project, at this point im thinking a good drop on some twentys will make it look good as far as the motor goes im gunna rebuild the four and im thinking alot of boost, so how much power can the stock block/tranny take? Thanks

 

Welcome to R/F.

What kind of engine does it have?

 

I believe it's the 2.4l.

 

I forgot to mention that i learned to drive/drive stick on this truck so it has a place in my sentomental value.(yes i know i butchered that)

 

welcome to R-F, Matthew!
your dads truck is either a 2.3 or a 2.5 (Rangers never came in a 2.4)
If you have the $$$ drop a 5.0 in there! many people with Rangers have done that.

 

Welcome!

 

I've been lookin and it seems that the 98s had the 2.5, atleast thats what i read, but i'd rather boost the four banger i think 5.0s are overrated and would prefer to keep decent gas mileage, i'd like to get the motor in it to handle 30lbs of boost.

 

Id boost if i were you... You can get quite a bit of power out of it... Pictures of the truck would be nice

 

this the only picture i have of it, i'll try and get more later
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3354163/1

 

It's a failboat!

no seriously, I can't see it

 

yeah my computer fails so i gave up and just put up a link.

 

lol welcome matt.

 

lol welcome to you too, it seems

 

Your truck has a snow Mustache and a snow tophat

 

which is interesting cosidering i live in Texas