Blacksheep Josh
Slinky+Escalator=Fun
- Joined
- July 31, 2006
- Messages
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- City, State
- Statesboro, GA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '01 Ford Ranger, RIP 93 X
June 04, 2008 Update: Billet Grille
Okay, for a while now I've been looking into what can I do for performance and other gains that won't kill off the pocketbook, and will let me keep my Explorer as my Daily Driver.
Sorry for all the links, but this is partly to keep everything I'm interested in in one place. I would bookmark it, but I change computers every 2-3 months so it's not worth the hassle. Plus I believe there may be someone out there who needs the same thing I do.
Intake:
-KKM Cold Air Intake w/ Cone filter (not sure what brand)
-BBK Throttle Body
-I'd like to find a wider TB. I've also considered having someone port/polish my current TB and Intake Manifold. I found a guy that can do it. Update:I've contacted the guy to port/polish my intake. Just waiting on a reply.
-5.0L MAF. All ready installed.
Exhaust:
-Hedman Headers I'm not an expert or anything, but I believe these headers will fit my Explorer.
-High Flow Cat. I'm not sure if I'll install this, or weld in a straight pipe. I need to plan the rest of my exhaust system first.
-Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler. I currently have one installed, but it is a 2 inch inlet and 2 inch outlet. I'd like to run 2.5" tubing the entire way but I'm not sure if this will help or not. I think if I run the headers I should.
Engine:
-High output Alternator
-Oil cooler
-Second oil filter
-Under/Over drive pulleys. I'll have to research to make sure I can install this. I also need to look into which type/kind I need and where it'll benefit most.
-Electric radiator fan. I do not go offroad, this is a strictly street vehicle, so I feel that this will add benefit as well.
Suspension:
-New shocks all around
-New/newer rear leaf springs with 3" lowering block
-Front lowering springs . This will give me 2" of lowering in the front, and 3 inches in the back, so it should be pretty level. Down the road I'll install beams when I have the time/money. But mostly the time.
Update: I realized I didn't post up any pictures.
This is my Explorer Now:
This is a crude photoshop version of it being White. I'm painting it a Pearl White sometime this Summer:
Update: June 04, 2008
My billet grille arrived yesterday, perfect size and shape except the mounting tabs on the grille didn't match to my Explorer. I'm not sure why, perhaps it was meant for a ranger or broncoii, not to sure. But I decided I could make it work, and it was pretty simple. I just went to the store, got some good nuts/bolts/washers, drilled a couple holes which were about 2 inches above the areas where the stock grilles "clip" into. All in all, it was about 5 minutes worth of work, hardest part was finding the ratchet to tighten it. So.... what do you think?!?!?!?
Before:
After:
Okay, for a while now I've been looking into what can I do for performance and other gains that won't kill off the pocketbook, and will let me keep my Explorer as my Daily Driver.
Sorry for all the links, but this is partly to keep everything I'm interested in in one place. I would bookmark it, but I change computers every 2-3 months so it's not worth the hassle. Plus I believe there may be someone out there who needs the same thing I do.
Intake:
-KKM Cold Air Intake w/ Cone filter (not sure what brand)
-BBK Throttle Body
-I'd like to find a wider TB. I've also considered having someone port/polish my current TB and Intake Manifold. I found a guy that can do it. Update:I've contacted the guy to port/polish my intake. Just waiting on a reply.
-5.0L MAF. All ready installed.
Exhaust:
-Hedman Headers I'm not an expert or anything, but I believe these headers will fit my Explorer.
-High Flow Cat. I'm not sure if I'll install this, or weld in a straight pipe. I need to plan the rest of my exhaust system first.
-Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler. I currently have one installed, but it is a 2 inch inlet and 2 inch outlet. I'd like to run 2.5" tubing the entire way but I'm not sure if this will help or not. I think if I run the headers I should.
Engine:
-High output Alternator
-Oil cooler
-Second oil filter
-Under/Over drive pulleys. I'll have to research to make sure I can install this. I also need to look into which type/kind I need and where it'll benefit most.
-Electric radiator fan. I do not go offroad, this is a strictly street vehicle, so I feel that this will add benefit as well.
Suspension:
-New shocks all around
-New/newer rear leaf springs with 3" lowering block
-Front lowering springs . This will give me 2" of lowering in the front, and 3 inches in the back, so it should be pretty level. Down the road I'll install beams when I have the time/money. But mostly the time.
Update: I realized I didn't post up any pictures.
This is my Explorer Now:
This is a crude photoshop version of it being White. I'm painting it a Pearl White sometime this Summer:
Update: June 04, 2008
My billet grille arrived yesterday, perfect size and shape except the mounting tabs on the grille didn't match to my Explorer. I'm not sure why, perhaps it was meant for a ranger or broncoii, not to sure. But I decided I could make it work, and it was pretty simple. I just went to the store, got some good nuts/bolts/washers, drilled a couple holes which were about 2 inches above the areas where the stock grilles "clip" into. All in all, it was about 5 minutes worth of work, hardest part was finding the ratchet to tighten it. So.... what do you think?!?!?!?
Before:
After: