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need more power. tips?
i have a 98 ranger 4 banger and i have a need for speed lol any suggestions? i want the most bang for my buck
 
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Pullies, exhaust, intake, tuner
 
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the $0.50 mod would be best...
 
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which pullies are you speaking of? lol never knew they made pullies for a 2.3L.

anyway, the best thing u can do is better gearing and a tuner
 
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how much would a tuner cost and what exactly does it do
 
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Originally Posted by codyf77
i have a 98 ranger 4 banger and i have a need for speed lol any suggestions? i want the most bang for my buck


hahahahahahahaha........ if you have the "need for speed," 4 cylinders aint gonna do it.
 
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which pullies are you speaking of? lol never knew they made pullies for a 2.3L.

anyway, the best thing u can do is better gearing and a tuner
Whoops thought there were. You could always turbo it, that would give you a bit more power.
 
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Sell your truck, buy something with a larger engine. That is the most economical way for you to get more power.
 
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small block it
 
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Still would be cheaper to sell and buy another.
 
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V8 swap!
 
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expensive, hah i would sell and buy new
 
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Your better off getting something with a bigger engine like others have said already, but if you really want to get more power out of your 2.5L then I would put a turbo in.
 
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use the search function, duh!
 
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use the search function, duh!
I heard that using the search function instantly adds the same amount of horsepower as using the Tornado.

 
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TURBO! ha tuners cost about $300
 
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You have to pay, to play!
 
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