Hi I just joined the site and I need some help on what will fit my 1997 Ford ranger XLT 4.0 V6 OHV 5spd. Im looking for more HP, Im turning it into a NASCAR truck. I've done throttle body, air filter, cat delete w/ flow master 40 out one side. I want to keep it N/A so no super or turbo charger. I want a better tranny, intake manifold, heads, etc. I am also open to interior options as well.

 

you want to make a NASCAR truck? maybe you should start with something with a v8....

 

Put a 5.0 in.

 

Like everyone else, I think not. I'd rather have the v8 with the mustang

 

I don't.
You can't.
What?
Somebody say April fools now please.

 

put a 5.0 in..oh and news flash ITS A ----ING TRUCK....hate to tell you but what you did already does nothing power wise...just wasting money

 

Maybe posting in the proper section would yield more positive responses. x4 on the v8 comment.

 

You traded your ranger for something that has a v8 and a gutless one too, so don't come at me knowing what makes power and what doesn't.

 

i know what powerful is...look at the car in my sig...oh and i sense butthurt in your post...and the V8 in my truck is far from gutless

 

 

This threads going downhill. If you want to keep your ranger the most economical means of gaining hp is through a 5.0 swap. Its a proven swap that many people have done, including myself.

Theres more aftermarket support for a 5.0 than a 4.0, stronger tranny that can be built up too.