2.3l performance mods

[sokr915]

hi im new to ford rangers and i just bought a 1995 ranger 2.3l 4x2 and it is very slow, what are some cheap ways to get more power or better mpg? i dont want a turbo or supercharger tho.
thanks
ryan

 

[4.0L Sleeper]

in my opinion the best bang for the buck is going to be rear gears, put a nice 3.73 or 4.10 in the rear along with a posi or limited slip unit and you should be set

 

[sokr915]

how hard would a swap be if i could find a junker with a rearend with 3.73s?
thanks

 

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[fordnut71]

u can get a rear from a 4.0l it will be a 8.8 . then you will have to buy a 3.73 or 4.10 gear an a traction loc. you can find a gear set out of a 95+ explorer for a used gear set.
i have a ranger 2wd with a 8.8 an a 4.10 an traction loc an it works well on the highway an i seldom have to down shift to pass now.the only difference between the 2 gear sets is 200 rpm.
you can also get a k&n replacement filter an the exhaust should be replaced 2 1/2 is about as large as youll want to go up to.

 

[W04RFR]

Hi! I am new to the Ford Ranger as well. It's a bit too slow I have the 2004 2.3L. I am currently dropping the truck about 4 to 5 inches. Is there any aftermerket kit for this engine to give it a little kick?