New from Charlotte!
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New from Charlotte!
Hello all. I was putting too many miles on my new Shelby Mustang GT convertible, so decided to buy a used 2004 Ranger Edge Extended Cab for my daily driver. She's got a lot of miles on her but I've been told these things last forever.
I am somewhat familiar with the mod bug, as my Shelby is fairly tricked out. So I will ask, what do you all recommend I start with on the Ranger? This truck will be a DD, with my main goal being MPG economy. What can I do to maximize MPG and engine/drivetrain longevity?
Thanks all.
-Larmo
I am somewhat familiar with the mod bug, as my Shelby is fairly tricked out. So I will ask, what do you all recommend I start with on the Ranger? This truck will be a DD, with my main goal being MPG economy. What can I do to maximize MPG and engine/drivetrain longevity?
Thanks all.
-Larmo
Originally Posted by Larmo
exhaust and tuner will increase my MPG?
These are the tuners that most of the guys on here run: Click here
I have one and love it, it will also remove your speed limiter.
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I actually already have an xcal2 for my Shelby, although I don't believe I can use it for the Ranger as it is tied to the Shelby. This is the first I've heard of a tuner helping gas mileage though. When I loaded my tune on my Shelby I actually lost MPG (likely due to heavier foot).
We have like the same Ranger, great little truck! I'm not far from you up here at App for school. Welcome to the site! FYI the NC guys have a meet planned for May 31st next year theres a thread on it in the Meets section.
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Originally Posted by Larmo
I actually already have an xcal2 for my Shelby, although I don't believe I can use it for the Ranger as it is tied to the Shelby. This is the first I've heard of a tuner helping gas mileage though. When I loaded my tune on my Shelby I actually lost MPG (likely due to heavier foot).
Nice truck, but I think bought the wrong vehicle for gas mileage, 2wd?
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Yeah, I bought a convertible 600 HP Shelby as the fun gas guzzling monster... but as a daily driver my new 2WD Ranger is quite an upgrade in economy. Supposedly this truck will get me 21 MPG hwy and that is a far cry from 11-12 MPG that the monster in the garage drinks up!
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Since this is my new DD and will be used almost exclusively on the highway, I want to maximize mileage and longevity. I'm thinking a tonneau cover and new K&N air filter and my first two mods. Any recommendations?
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Instead of the KN I would go MAC CAI from http://www.stuffforyourranger.com/st...php?main_page= and exhaust. However you decide to go though welcome aboard and I wanna see that Shelby
