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Originally Posted by _97_4X4_
hell, i know its a chevy engine, but what if ford made a 4.3L V6 like in the ZR2 S10's.......
BTW your truck looks fawkin sweet! Got any pics?
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Originally Posted by LILBLUE04FX4L2
just buy an F-150
Originally Posted by xlivewire
Buying an F-150 is going to be the best choice for you guys. Someone mentioned the Dakota earlier. V8 Dakotas are as expensive as a 1500 level Ram. So what exactly is the point.
....I went with another ranger because I didn't want to have 1) longer wheelbase, 2) FULL-SIZE = NO SIZE down trail. The Ranger's smaller, allowing me to go where a full-size can't. Not that a 150 is that much wider or longer, but every little inch counts.
I do wish the 4.0L was a DOHC, but I can still whip my friend's '98 3.4L V6 DOHC taco trd. And that's even if he put his 31's back on and regained 4.10 ratio.
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Originally Posted by xlivewire
Buying an F-150 is going to be the best choice for you guys. Someone mentioned the Dakota earlier. V8 Dakotas are as expensive as a 1500 level Ram. So what exactly is the point.
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Well I am an engineer at Ford, built my V8 truck and they see it all the time because it's my daily driver and it's in all the company car shows. Everyone who sees it loves it and always notes it looks stock because I took the time to do it right.
The problem is Ford will never V8 the truck because of CAFE. It's just like the Focus. It's for credits.
The problem is Ford will never V8 the truck because of CAFE. It's just like the Focus. It's for credits.
Originally Posted by loneFX4
or they could just buy the 5.0 conversion kit and show ford sumthing im sure they already know.
maybe ford should just use the 4.2 out of an f-150. not an 8 but its bigger.
maybe ford should just use the 4.2 out of an f-150. not an 8 but its bigger.
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Originally Posted by BrianB31
Well I am an engineer at Ford, built my V8 truck and they see it all the time because it's my daily driver and it's in all the company car shows. Everyone who sees it loves it and always notes it looks stock because I took the time to do it right.
The problem is Ford will never V8 the truck because of CAFE. It's just like the Focus. It's for credits.
The problem is Ford will never V8 the truck because of CAFE. It's just like the Focus. It's for credits.
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How many of you will buy it? Not internet bs of "cool I want one," but how many of you have the resources to buy one?
Now how many non ranger enthusiast will buy one?
Now how much does it cost to add something like a V8 to a current truck? Will rear ends hold up to compete with a 60,000 mile warranty? How about transmissions?
Just cant see them doing it, dont think enough people will buy it.
Now how many non ranger enthusiast will buy one?
Now how much does it cost to add something like a V8 to a current truck? Will rear ends hold up to compete with a 60,000 mile warranty? How about transmissions?
Just cant see them doing it, dont think enough people will buy it.
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A v8 in a ranger is not reasonable. There are desigs for v-6s that produce hp in the 350 range. This is more than enough for a truck the size of the ranger. If Ford wants to do something original offer a compact truck with a diesel engine.
I wouldn't bother buying a new ranger with a v8 it would be cheaper for me to mod my existing one to get a stock v8 hp. I would however buy a new ranger if it were diesel.
I wouldn't bother buying a new ranger with a v8 it would be cheaper for me to mod my existing one to get a stock v8 hp. I would however buy a new ranger if it were diesel.
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Originally Posted by _97_4X4_
hell, i know its a chevy engine, but what if ford made a 4.3L V6 like in the ZR2 S10's.......
screw a 4.3, i've smoked so many crap-talking 4.3 chevy owners, i just laugh at em now
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We do, they are available everywhere but here. Closest ones to us are in Mexico. 2.5 and 3.0L Diesels.
Originally Posted by HarryTasker
A v8 in a ranger is not reasonable. There are desigs for v-6s that produce hp in the 350 range. This is more than enough for a truck the size of the ranger. If Ford wants to do something original offer a compact truck with a diesel engine.
I wouldn't bother buying a new ranger with a v8 it would be cheaper for me to mod my existing one to get a stock v8 hp. I would however buy a new ranger if it were diesel.
I wouldn't bother buying a new ranger with a v8 it would be cheaper for me to mod my existing one to get a stock v8 hp. I would however buy a new ranger if it were diesel.
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Whom would buy a v8 ranger? Probably not many on this site, but if you look at RPS, myself and others that like to move quickly, or get into SERIOUS offroading, It would be a welcomed edition.
I kindof agree with Harry. Presently, Theres no market for it. Theres a select few individuals that would drop their current trucks and go buy one the day after it was released.. but that wouldn't make up 2% of all the present/current owners/buyers.
Ford has built 4 concept v8 style rangers that I've seen posted.. EVERYONE droolled over the ' Lightning Bolt ' , but how many of us would spend 30 grand on a truck with no cabin space, limited drivability ( your gonna take that truck out on a wet road? ) and fuel econemy thats well below what would be called ' sub par '?
Would make for a nice ' toy ', but then again, so would a v8 mustang thats already on the market and rolling off the assembly lines as I type this.
If ford looks at what it ' costs ' to do a v8 conversion, economically speaking its about 5 grand and your time. Take a ' diecent ' equipped 2wd truck ( 20grand ) and add another 5... 25grand for a ranger?
I've seen Brians truck in person several times now. With compliments intended, it looks like a factory install. I don't know how long it took him to do it or what he spent for everything ( trucks cost included ) , but it would be a tad bit pricey for most people, considering the amount of vehical they would be purchasing.
D.
I kindof agree with Harry. Presently, Theres no market for it. Theres a select few individuals that would drop their current trucks and go buy one the day after it was released.. but that wouldn't make up 2% of all the present/current owners/buyers.
Ford has built 4 concept v8 style rangers that I've seen posted.. EVERYONE droolled over the ' Lightning Bolt ' , but how many of us would spend 30 grand on a truck with no cabin space, limited drivability ( your gonna take that truck out on a wet road? ) and fuel econemy thats well below what would be called ' sub par '?
Would make for a nice ' toy ', but then again, so would a v8 mustang thats already on the market and rolling off the assembly lines as I type this.
If ford looks at what it ' costs ' to do a v8 conversion, economically speaking its about 5 grand and your time. Take a ' diecent ' equipped 2wd truck ( 20grand ) and add another 5... 25grand for a ranger?
I've seen Brians truck in person several times now. With compliments intended, it looks like a factory install. I don't know how long it took him to do it or what he spent for everything ( trucks cost included ) , but it would be a tad bit pricey for most people, considering the amount of vehical they would be purchasing.
D.
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Originally Posted by D.
I kindof agree with Harry. Presently, Theres no market for it. Theres a select few individuals that would drop their current trucks and go buy one the day after it was released.. but that wouldn't make up 2% of all the present/current owners/buyers.
Ford has built 4 concept v8 style rangers that I've seen posted.. EVERYONE droolled over the ' Lightning Bolt ' , but how many of us would spend 30 grand on a truck with no cabin space, limited drivability ( your gonna take that truck out on a wet road? ) and fuel econemy thats well below what would be called ' sub par '?
Would make for a nice ' toy ', but then again, so would a v8 mustang thats already on the market and rolling off the assembly lines as I type this.
If ford looks at what it ' costs ' to do a v8 conversion, economically speaking its about 5 grand and your time. Take a ' diecent ' equipped 2wd truck ( 20grand ) and add another 5... 25grand for a ranger?
D.
Ford has built 4 concept v8 style rangers that I've seen posted.. EVERYONE droolled over the ' Lightning Bolt ' , but how many of us would spend 30 grand on a truck with no cabin space, limited drivability ( your gonna take that truck out on a wet road? ) and fuel econemy thats well below what would be called ' sub par '?
Would make for a nice ' toy ', but then again, so would a v8 mustang thats already on the market and rolling off the assembly lines as I type this.
If ford looks at what it ' costs ' to do a v8 conversion, economically speaking its about 5 grand and your time. Take a ' diecent ' equipped 2wd truck ( 20grand ) and add another 5... 25grand for a ranger?
D.
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Originally Posted by D.
"The 4.0L V6 has more than enough power for a vehicle this size in my opinion."
Its a good starting point for sure. We'll all have to see what the aftermarket for the Mustang boils up to.
D.
Its a good starting point for sure. We'll all have to see what the aftermarket for the Mustang boils up to.
D.
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so does anyone have the link to this 2nd gen.. i would really like to see it...
and i dont think that its very economical, i mean if the gas milage was super like what reg 4.0s are getting and it had a bigger cab with allot more space and stuff i might but its just not doable... imo of course
and i dont think that its very economical, i mean if the gas milage was super like what reg 4.0s are getting and it had a bigger cab with allot more space and stuff i might but its just not doable... imo of course
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