Need More Power out of my 2.3L - Page 2 - Ford Ranger Forum

90RedRanger · 04-08-2009, 10:16 PM

Thanks Ham-Bone. It looks like some one went through a lot of trouble to get this newer motor in this 90 Ranger. I do want the tack if it's for a 4 banger. It would make a lot of sense to be able to see the actual rpm. Can you post a picture of it? And what year did it come out of? Regarding the dual ignition. Would the computer have to be replaced too? Why do I have a feeling that it still has the old computer in it. Let me know how much you want for the tach, and do you have paypal?
Later.
Tony

Ham-Bone · 04-08-2009, 11:59 PM

apparently it is alot of work i thought i was the only person to be lucky enought to have this problem but i ended up scraping my truck .. i have to check and make sure i do have one and if i do probably 25.00 US what ever that is CAD i only deal paypal lol. i will post pics friday cause i work tomorrow after school. the truck is a 92 so it should be a 92 tach but i could be a different year like the rest of the truck. you new the new computer to run the new motor so it will fire the second set of plugs

if you look at your motor its on the drivers side behind the power steering pump (or at least thats where mine is) the old computer might be in the truck but will not work anythign its just an ordiment now.

90RedRanger · 04-09-2009, 09:54 AM

Ok Ham-Bone, $25 for the tack is a good price. I will pay for shipping from where you are and I can use paypal. ScottRogers is talking about an (air silencer). Can you guys tell me what this is and where it is? The K&N filter is a good idea as well. I do like the 4:10 rear end idea too. It's expensive but I will get a price at the wreckers this week end. I'm guessing that the ratio is on the little tag on the axle differential cover.

Ham-Bone · 04-09-2009, 10:37 PM

ya im not trying to make a living out of parts just some gas money or help with some mods i want to do to my new(to-me) F-150

mccaw69 · 04-22-2009, 06:52 PM

I 've got a 89' ranger with the 2.3,dual plug set up,stock....decals on rad cover show it's the right engine....they r under powered though....would love to mod it up some....Mike

ford-rocks3 · 04-30-2009, 01:55 AM

check into lordco or napa for the tac u will find one
and a cold air intake is a good way to get some hp for cheap

mrcarcrazy · 05-01-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ford-rocks3

a cold air intake is a good way to get some hp for cheap

Dyno proof or it doesn't happen

04-08-2009, 10:16 PM	#11
90RedRanger Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 19	Do Want Tach Thanks Ham-Bone. It looks like some one went through a lot of trouble to get this newer motor in this 90 Ranger. I do want the tack if it's for a 4 banger. It would make a lot of sense to be able to see the actual rpm. Can you post a picture of it? And what year did it come out of? Regarding the dual ignition. Would the computer have to be replaced too? Why do I have a feeling that it still has the old computer in it. Let me know how much you want for the tach, and do you have paypal? Later. Tony

04-08-2009, 11:59 PM	#12
Ham-Bone Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 68	apparently it is alot of work i thought i was the only person to be lucky enought to have this problem but i ended up scraping my truck .. i have to check and make sure i do have one and if i do probably 25.00 US what ever that is CAD i only deal paypal lol. i will post pics friday cause i work tomorrow after school. the truck is a 92 so it should be a 92 tach but i could be a different year like the rest of the truck. you new the new computer to run the new motor so it will fire the second set of plugs if you look at your motor its on the drivers side behind the power steering pump (or at least thats where mine is) the old computer might be in the truck but will not work anythign its just an ordiment now. __________________ Real trucks DON'T have spark plugs

04-09-2009, 09:54 AM	#13
90RedRanger Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 19	Tackometer Ok Ham-Bone, $25 for the tack is a good price. I will pay for shipping from where you are and I can use paypal. ScottRogers is talking about an (air silencer). Can you guys tell me what this is and where it is? The K&N filter is a good idea as well. I do like the 4:10 rear end idea too. It's expensive but I will get a price at the wreckers this week end. I'm guessing that the ratio is on the little tag on the axle differential cover.

04-09-2009, 10:37 PM	#14
Ham-Bone Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 68	ya im not trying to make a living out of parts just some gas money or help with some mods i want to do to my new(to-me) F-150 __________________ Real trucks DON'T have spark plugs

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04-22-2009, 06:52 PM	#15
mccaw69 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: western kentucky,USA Posts: 11	I 've got a 89' ranger with the 2.3,dual plug set up,stock....decals on rad cover show it's the right engine....they r under powered though....would love to mod it up some....Mike

04-30-2009, 01:55 AM	#16
ford-rocks3 mudmudmud Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 9	check into lordco or napa for the tac u will find one and a cold air intake is a good way to get some hp for cheap