Hands down…simply the best motivational story I’ve ever heard! Thanks for sharing the getting passed by a double wide story🤣🤣. I could literally picture it from start to finish.
Haha thanks. That sounds like the perfect project. A turbo ranger/B-series should have been on the ford production list. I'm planning to get the ranger back out after the pinto comes to life.
I love this. Your ranger reminds me of mine. I have a 84 Ranger with a 87 turbo coup head, and a 94 block. It’s got a carb, I would love to do a draw through setup one day.
@@2300gearjammer yes sir, spun number 4 on the way home about two years ago. It motivated me to finish my lancer. Your videos are giving me the motivation to play with my truck again. I stopped and just looked at it for a good half hour thinking back on all the good memories. It was my very first car, which my grandfather purchased me for my 18th bday. It had pin-striping and a sunroof from the factory. It was mine after sitting under a tree for 23 years. The body still has less than 80K total miles on it. I’m glad that I found you on CZcams, the 2.3 is a very interesting powerhouse. Have you ever thought about finding one of the ford/lotus DOHC heads to slap on a 83-86 or 84-97 Lima block? The dual side flow Webber carbs would be pretty sweet, or maybe even ITB’s slapped on instead.
Wow that's definitely the perfect truck to keep together. Those are the best stories. I've considered all sort of things including the folvo which uses a volvo dual cam cylinder head. It hasn't proven to be too great but that one's onto he lost for my pinto
I have a 1986 ranger with a circle track 2.3 running a carburetor it was a friends backup motor when he ran mini stock mustangs. Its a super fun rig sounds like a v8 at idle does super fun burnouts.
I just found a 1998 Ranger StyleSide with power windows, door locks, and mirrors. It has the 2.3L Auto Transmission. I’m going to get it ready to do Auto Cross on the weekends by lowering it 2” up front 4” out back, C-Notch the frame, exhaust, intake, plugs, pro charger, inter cooler, and transmission cooler, 18x9 mustang wheels w/ 275x35 BFG tires, it’s missing a rear bumper so I plan on picking up and painting a new rear bumper, detailing the interior, replacing the interior carpet, replace the stereo with a touch screen Apple CarPlay unit, 4 speakers, 2 tweeters, and an 8” sub, shorty antenna, add hood struts, tailgate struts, full size matching spare, explorer rear axle, wilwood disc brakes all the way around, then when the budget allows a 2.7L ExoBoost Engine Swap from an F150 and the 10 Speed Auto, and then a full frame off restoration after that with full custom paint… It’s a project truck that I’m really excited about because it’s small, compact, and nostalgic for me since my 1st truck was a 1996 Ranger Splash Single Cab with the 4.0 Auto and 3.73 gears 24yrs ago.
in my profile pic I quite literally did the same thing to my 99 2.5l, threw "junk parts" at it $55 rebuild kit for a free holset H1E turbo out of a combine that burned to the ground, it all sticks out atop the hood, charge pipe that happened to work out of a dumpster, stock blown through maf stock injectors running high on pressure with an adjustable pressure regulator, I bought an air fuel gage as a tool to monitor the fuel efficiency and it loves every bit of 10lbs and a tad rich yet, all in all this truck I beat the piss out of it and love every min seems to really like the turbo on it cleaned everything up and drives much better now
😂 hell yes. If there's one thing to be said about a holset, they are tough, rebuildable and great for equipment like combines and rangers. 😆 So more than one thing.
Definitely do the T5 swap. I got a 87 Ranger with a 2.3 dirt track motor daily driver been getting parts for a t5 swap Planning on a turbo down the road .. love the channel
Yo man I stumbled on this video looking for turbo manifold flips for my Mazda b2500. I'm doing the same thing you are to this truck. Your description of being passed by a house had me laughing so hard my 98'b2500 (basically a ranger but fancier) 2.5l is just as slow. And I've done a full lowering kit just supplying parts. I would love to see you doing a long block swap because I'm planning to run my truck under boost till failure. Would love to see how you do it! Great videos man I'm a subscriber now
Yo. First I don't like you coming here and bragging about a Mazda being fancier 😂 honestly though ford should be ashamed. i don't think I'd ever put a turbo longblock in this ranger, it's too much fun and too cheap the way it is. Thanks for the Sub. I have a bunch of dumb/funny stuff lined up for this year.
I love it man! These are fun trucks to tinker with. I just bought a ninja 500 so I can get around while working on the b2500 looking forward to future updates on the ranger bro!
@@FATCHICKS4DAYS haha for sure. When it come to the level I've worked, driven and raced the poor ranger don't think there's much that can beat it. Especially since I paid $300 for the truck
@@2300gearjammer I remember taking it on a small road trip back in the day with my friend that owned a 454 el camino with a high stall converter, slicks etc. and let him drive the 2.3 for awhile and told him to just rev the piss out of it in every gear since it didn't make enough power to hurt anything and he rowed the fuck out of that m5od and thought it was great 😂
Just be ready for the tow truck bill when the t belt snaps! I still remember that down shift (auto trans) on the highway. You could also just regularly change the belts I guess….
What do you use for piston rings on stock turbo pistons? I have a turbo engine I want to freshen up the bottom end on and don’t want to spend the money on cp pistons.
If you look waaaay back to when the blk mustang went 10.89 the first time, that was crower rods and stock 88 TC pistons with a regular sealed power stock replacement rings. I eventually had them stick when trying to turn the boost up but without me having a clue they still performed their job and were cheap. Can't remember the part number off hand.
Hey man I got a slightly high milage 97 2.3 ranger that I'm thinking about turboing do you have any advice or knowledge on where to get an manifold and like what I should put in it to handle some boost
I found my manifold posted online and it was made wrong so I cut and rewelded it. Stock pistons can handle a little boost you just have to go slow on a tune. I have not tuned anything that new (OBD2) but I have a friend in the area with a newer Ranger and we might be able to dive into that for a video to get you started.
I've been tossing the idea around of swapping my b2500. It runs great but lacks the HPs!!! I saw this and thought about doing a head swap and turbo stuff from a 2.3. Everything I've read about the two is they are the same except the stroke. what is your opinion?
I left the original ranger cylinder head and just dropped old crusty pistons in place. Considering I had no money in it, that was the most fun thing I've ever done.
Found your video as I am setting out to turbo my 2001 Ranger 2.5L. Would you happen to know if a turbo manifold from a 1992 Mustang 2.3 will work on the 2.5? Thanks!
Hey bro! Just a quick question, i recently bought a 96 ranger, it had some problems, like bad brakes, and difficulty in controlling the vehicle, i gave the truck a check-up and fixed all problems, now the hood is untouched, am i able to turbo the 96 ranger right off the bat?
96 can be turboed too it takes a different exhaust manifold and you'll have to figure out the tuning part of it. Since mine is OBD1 I swap the computer out.
I got a 93 ranger as well, has the 2.3 with a 5 speed in it, complete dog of a truck, I contemplate every day that I'm going to put a small turbo in it to at least run the speed limit on the highway pretty consistent and improve gas milage lol
I’ve beaten myself up looking for one of the old school cast iron turbo exhaust manifolds for a 2.0L EAO. Trying to avoid building one out of 321 Stainless. I do have a head, exhaust manifold (RFE6) and complete intake - minus the throttle body that came from an XR4Ti. I left the 2.3 as it was already built and apparently already .030 with Sealed Power pistons - blown head gasket. Useless to me…Chip showed up while I was taking parts and he got the computer and harness. I just don’t really want to put a 2.3L in my 72 unless I really have too. The car has been in the family since 74 and I just want to mild build the 2.0L with under 7lbs of boost. Any suggestions on who to turn too on the exhaust for a 2L without having to turn to guys in the UK? I’ve already read the forums.
That's a really tough one. I've only seen 2 of those exhaust manifolds ever and they came in a package deal with a pinto and have since been sold again. There's got to be one sitting on a dusty shelf somewhere. I like the idea of trying to keep that engine in the car.
@@2300gearjammer Yeah. My family is a hot Rod family and my uncle also had a variety of cars. He built a 71 sedan and the 72 he kept stock minus a maverick rear end and slightly lowering it. Both cars are 70’s time capsules. He bought the 71 new and the 72 in 74. Both have 14F/15R OG US Mag 5 slots and Coker BG Radial T/A that replaced the originals. The 71 build started as a 302/C4 and ended up in the early 80’s with a 383/TH350, stock mustard yellow with blacked rear panel and GT wide Black Stripes on the hood and trunk. 8 rows of the old school 3 inch punched louvers in the hood. He rarely drove and it looks brand new with a Cherry all black interior. My dad and uncle fitted all of their hot rods with the “at the time” 70’s era Clarion AM/FM Cassette/CB Radio’s. Radios you can’t even find a picture of online. Like I said…70’s time capsules.
old international combines or anything older with a cummins ha its where I got my H1E, dual scroll cast but my 2.5 makes 10 lbs not trying to hard and maybe 5 sec of lag lmfao
I drive this same 93 2.3 on the interstate every day, she goes fast downhill! I need to turbo it but was concerned about the ECU, what ECU are you running in this? Would love to know where I could get one
Haha those downhills are a great feeling as long as there isn't a big up hill coming. ECU is a stinger performance PIMP. I run the original version but the newer stuff is nicer and has more options
@@2300gearjammerokay I’m trying to turbo my 97 2.3 with the T3/T4 kit but I don’t have much knowledge to this as I’m new lol, so is the “PIMP” a preloaded computer that’s just plug n play for it or do you need a laptop and all that jazz to get it running.. just looking for a little more pep. Like you said being passed by a house isn’t cool😂
Hey man I love your videos I don’t know if you read your comment there is a really beautiful super low mile 93 mustang four-cylinder in my area but it’s NA Is the motor the same as the turbo motor I’m wondering how far that would be to turbo it I’m sure I can find a turbo parts car locally
Thanks! I try to get to all the comments. Basically swapping a 93 mustang is the same as doing this ranger. If you wanted to make the swap easier, grab another 8plug engine and rebuild it swap forged Pistons in. Then you can swap the long block in one shot.
One minute it's cat videos then bam welcome to the 2300gearjammer channel. 😂 Also be careful with using the words ranger and fire in the same sentence. 🔥... 🚒
It definitely would shift that high. I tend to stay at or below 6k on stock t5s that's all I've ever really needed and revving past that only slows them down
I want to see that stock trans puke its guts first lol, i think a set of slicks and a 5500rpm clutch dump would either snap the input shaft or be a helluva launch. Having something like that you dont really care about, is almost quick enough to keep up with a house and you can beat on but still keeps going with minimal repairs is always the most fun. I still like watching cars/trucks like those run more than pro mods because its completely relatable to my early days at the track.
Id about take the bet that I can keep that M5OD alive. Now, if Trevor gets a try then all bets are off. 😂 It's not easy to drive. @your last thought. That's exactly why I decided to add a few ranger vids. I felt like there was plenty of people that could relate to this and should see how much fun it is for me.
This truck made me subscribe just now lol 😍 I have a 95 2.3 5 speed ranger I want to turbo but have no idea where to start ... 🤷 Nothing stupid crazy maybe 200 to 250 hp 🤷 no idea good shi buddy
😂 welcome. At those "lower" power levels of 200-250 this truck has been about the most fun thing I've done. It stayed reliable and would start to go down the track leaving most everything stock. It makes for a great sleeper.
@@2300gearjammer how far can these 2.3s be pushed with just fuel upgrades , forged Pistons , maybe some arps and a good head gasket considering everything else is upgraded like clutch , rear end ect
I don't really have any links. It just mounts in a forward location. You might search for the e6 manifold flip kits that mount a stock manifold upside down. That moved the turbo forward.
@@2300gearjammer Alright my friend. I'm going to need more info. This is about as close to someone as I've gotten to that has done this to a 2.3. I also have a 97 and want to turbo it. I'm willing to spend some money on this old dog. You mentioned PiMP I think. As far as modding the intake, I see those for sale on ebay. Mechanically, I think installing a turbo won't be too tough, but what and where do I go when it comes to tuning?
Haven't modified many Ford motors yet ,but; I would like to build a Ranger extended cab for work use , hauling 55gallon drums of liquid , pulling a utility trailer full of firewood , etc. I'm considering going a 5.0 transplant or a 2.3 4spd turbo setup. I am not familiar with these Ranger setups with the 2.3 . Are these engines the same as the Pinto 2.3 motors ??? From experience in drag racing , I remember a well known racer from Ohio named " OHIO George Montgomery " who drag raced the pinto 2.3 engines with nationally known success with turbo's when there was very little technology for turbochargers. At that time George said that these motors were so tough in stock form that you could run 20 lbs of boost with a stock block , rods and crank , which he did and he hammered these motors !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What can you tell me about the differences or similarities of these motors regarding block , crank ,rods and heads ??!!
I don't know if they came in a factory GM product or what. I just got them off the stinger site. Not even sure if they are available anymore because it's been a while. Lol
We are going to find out this year. Its still got a stock.... really awful... Shifter so it's hard to drive. Right now the clutch slips if I turn up the boost so it stays alive. 😂
@@2300gearjammer not sure who would suggest parts numbers aren’t welcome, trying to find literally anything that will work with a 1st gen 84 SVO is.... interesting.
Hey man, if you’re trying to part with any of your spare’s, I’ll be looking to get a Turbo/header/accessories over the next couple months for my 84 SVO.
@@2300gearjammer Unfortunately I know how that goes. Originally the idea was just to get her running, but now it’s setting here with the head pulled, stinger rotated intake/FMIC, -8 full fuel line and rail with an Aeromotive 340, and a few other goodies. In fairness, it was my first project car and I’ve definitely learned my lessons haha
That's a fact. These projects can run away in a hurry. That's why I have so many. As I upgrade one I can just move the old parts to the next in line lol
Building my 2.3 now slowly acquiring parts and already have a used h1c and wanted to switch to a non wastegated housing but not sure with size to go with was thinking 12cm but the information on the holset sizes compared to measuring ar is different on almost every page so a starting point from someone else would be a big help
Haha that will be in my track prep vid coming next. That coil has laid on top of the valve cover and behind it since day one never attached to anything. I really plan to attach it to something one day...
@@2300gearjammer I’ve got a radical SVO on E85 with a 2.4 stroker long rod, BoPort head, twin scroll header, EFR turbo etc. Looking at something quite a bit milder for my ‘93 Splash. Hoping to keep the stock head, accessories, DIS, etc and push just enough boost to get it out of “turd” performance, and at least be able to merge onto freeway traffic without the fear of getting run over from behind. 🤦♂️
@@2300gearjammer so I bought that ranger, been awhile but didn't have a chance to mention it, so I need your help to know what and where to get everything I need
Heck yeah man t5 swap that thing, it'll be more fun knowing that you have a t5 in it with the shortest throw shifter on Ebay 🤪 I was waiting for some clips of you just literally walking around in circles like u were lost in the middle of an empty field 🤣😂
@@2300gearjammer 😂🤣😂 Ha how bout that, it is cause normally I leave ya a book to read until the next video and its normally something along the lines of a Steven King sized book 🤣😂🤣 oh yeah I finally got to drive my pinto today woohoo!!!
Hey man just wanted to poke your brain for a minute. Ron Francis harness batchfire ,ms3, .30 over has rods and pistons, boport stage 3 head with 2.1 cam, FIC 775 injectors, Garrett gtx3576r, t5 swap 8.8 rear end 373 gears and we're making about 85hp we're scratching our brains if you have any input on what possibly could be our issue I'd so greatly appreciate can send pics if need to thanks in advance
That would make the truck way way more fun. My original thought with the holset was that I was a cyl head swap away from making power. I'm going to try them all on the pinto.
@@2300gearjammer i had a 80 courier with a 2.3 when I was in high school and it was as slow as u described your ranger being and I put a bigger cam in it thinking it was going to make a bunch more power 😂🤣😂 I was disappointed say the least 🤣😂 It was still just as weak as it was before 🤣
@@2300gearjammer they are kinda rare. Bought 2 for $800. One running. Was one the way to work when the water pump went out. Had to drive about 4 miles to get to a store. Pedal to the floor going 15 mph. Thought I locked it up. Dragging real slow when I would try to start it. Took the breather off and it sucked air in. Fired right up, bullet proof. Also hauled off 10 square of shingles with it on my first roofing job. I was 19, 25 years ago.
Hands down…simply the best motivational story I’ve ever heard! Thanks for sharing the getting passed by a double wide story🤣🤣. I could literally picture it from start to finish.
😂 I hate that I have so many of these that occurred before I started to video everything.
Hearing that made my day😂
It wasn't a very uplifting moment at the time 😂
I love your take on the walkarounds. Nothing wrong with them, but more enthusiasts need to get out here!
Ha thanks. I think it's silly
You rock dude. My son and I are building a 97 2300 Mazda. Would love to see more.
Haha thanks. That sounds like the perfect project. A turbo ranger/B-series should have been on the ford production list. I'm planning to get the ranger back out after the pinto comes to life.
Best motivation for my turbo 2.3 fairmont build.
Well at least it should be motivation to do it correctly. 😂
I love this. Your ranger reminds me of mine. I have a 84 Ranger with a 87 turbo coup head, and a 94 block. It’s got a carb, I would love to do a draw through setup one day.
🤣 Oh no, hopefully it's still got the 94 pistons to keep a little compression. You definitely need to turbo that one.
@@2300gearjammer yes sir, spun number 4 on the way home about two years ago. It motivated me to finish my lancer. Your videos are giving me the motivation to play with my truck again. I stopped and just looked at it for a good half hour thinking back on all the good memories. It was my very first car, which my grandfather purchased me for my 18th bday. It had pin-striping and a sunroof from the factory. It was mine after sitting under a tree for 23 years. The body still has less than 80K total miles on it. I’m glad that I found you on CZcams, the 2.3 is a very interesting powerhouse.
Have you ever thought about finding one of the ford/lotus DOHC heads to slap on a 83-86 or 84-97 Lima block? The dual side flow Webber carbs would be pretty sweet, or maybe even ITB’s slapped on instead.
Wow that's definitely the perfect truck to keep together. Those are the best stories. I've considered all sort of things including the folvo which uses a volvo dual cam cylinder head. It hasn't proven to be too great but that one's onto he lost for my pinto
Good job.
I have a 1986 ranger with a circle track 2.3 running a carburetor it was a friends backup motor when he ran mini stock mustangs. Its a super fun rig sounds like a v8 at idle does super fun burnouts.
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I just found a 1998 Ranger StyleSide with power windows, door locks, and mirrors. It has the 2.3L Auto Transmission. I’m going to get it ready to do Auto Cross on the weekends by lowering it 2” up front 4” out back, C-Notch the frame, exhaust, intake, plugs, pro charger, inter cooler, and transmission cooler, 18x9 mustang wheels w/ 275x35 BFG tires, it’s missing a rear bumper so I plan on picking up and painting a new rear bumper, detailing the interior, replacing the interior carpet, replace the stereo with a touch screen Apple CarPlay unit, 4 speakers, 2 tweeters, and an 8” sub, shorty antenna, add hood struts, tailgate struts, full size matching spare, explorer rear axle, wilwood disc brakes all the way around, then when the budget allows a 2.7L ExoBoost Engine Swap from an F150 and the 10 Speed Auto, and then a full frame off restoration after that with full custom paint… It’s a project truck that I’m really excited about because it’s small, compact, and nostalgic for me since my 1st truck was a 1996 Ranger Splash Single
Cab with the 4.0 Auto and 3.73 gears 24yrs ago.
in my profile pic I quite literally did the same thing to my 99 2.5l, threw "junk parts" at it $55 rebuild kit for a free holset H1E turbo out of a combine that burned to the ground, it all sticks out atop the hood, charge pipe that happened to work out of a dumpster, stock blown through maf stock injectors running high on pressure with an adjustable pressure regulator, I bought an air fuel gage as a tool to monitor the fuel efficiency and it loves every bit of 10lbs and a tad rich yet, all in all this truck I beat the piss out of it and love every min seems to really like the turbo on it cleaned everything up and drives much better now
😂 hell yes. If there's one thing to be said about a holset, they are tough, rebuildable and great for equipment like combines and rangers. 😆 So more than one thing.
Going back 4-7 years hot rod mag , had a protour story , read bout a mustang 2.3 twin turbos on it. Did wheel stands ect.
i have a 93 2.3 ford ranger wanna turbo what turbo would that be?
Yooooo itttsss my man!! I use a tcoupe trans in my courier and am happy with the crispy shifts!!!
That's a good choice. Where does that put the shifter location in that?
@@2300gearjammer on the ranger about 8-9 inches back for the t5
great story
It was a sad day 🤣
Definitely do the T5 swap. I got a 87 Ranger with a 2.3 dirt track motor daily driver been getting parts for a t5 swap Planning on a turbo down the road .. love the channel
Thanks a bunch. I hate to kill a good M5OD but I'm also curious how fast it can go
I love the channel man love the videos, put some ratty slicks on it and send it . When you break it then put the t5 in it 👌👌
You're reading my playbook 😂
Hp estimate?
Yo man I stumbled on this video looking for turbo manifold flips for my Mazda b2500.
I'm doing the same thing you are to this truck.
Your description of being passed by a house had me laughing so hard my 98'b2500 (basically a ranger but fancier) 2.5l is just as slow. And I've done a full lowering kit just supplying parts. I would love to see you doing a long block swap because I'm planning to run my truck under boost till failure. Would love to see how you do it!
Great videos man I'm a subscriber now
Yo. First I don't like you coming here and bragging about a Mazda being fancier 😂 honestly though ford should be ashamed. i don't think I'd ever put a turbo longblock in this ranger, it's too much fun and too cheap the way it is. Thanks for the Sub. I have a bunch of dumb/funny stuff lined up for this year.
I love it man! These are fun trucks to tinker with.
I just bought a ninja 500 so I can get around while working on the b2500 looking forward to future updates on the ranger bro!
@@FATCHICKS4DAYS haha for sure. When it come to the level I've worked, driven and raced the poor ranger don't think there's much that can beat it. Especially since I paid $300 for the truck
Driving a 2.3 on the interstate with hills is like being in a nascar race and you're always gonna lose, but you better be ready
😂 that's a fact. You just hang on and try not to get blown off the road completely
@@2300gearjammer I remember taking it on a small road trip back in the day with my friend that owned a 454 el camino with a high stall converter, slicks etc. and let him drive the 2.3 for awhile and told him to just rev the piss out of it in every gear since it didn't make enough power to hurt anything and he rowed the fuck out of that m5od and thought it was great 😂
@@trashman1694 😂😂😂 that's 💯 factual
Just be ready for the tow truck bill when the t belt snaps! I still remember that down shift (auto trans) on the highway. You could also just regularly change the belts I guess….
What do you use for piston rings on stock turbo pistons? I have a turbo engine I want to freshen up the bottom end on and don’t want to spend the money on cp pistons.
If you look waaaay back to when the blk mustang went 10.89 the first time, that was crower rods and stock 88 TC pistons with a regular sealed power stock replacement rings. I eventually had them stick when trying to turn the boost up but without me having a clue they still performed their job and were cheap. Can't remember the part number off hand.
Love to see it go 8s with the least amount of mods as possible . Then a t5 swap!
That's a solid goal. It should have most everything to get into the 8's now.
Love rangers
It's definitely grown on me. A little extra hp helped. Haha
Hey man I got a slightly high milage 97 2.3 ranger that I'm thinking about turboing do you have any advice or knowledge on where to get an manifold and like what I should put in it to handle some boost
I found my manifold posted online and it was made wrong so I cut and rewelded it. Stock pistons can handle a little boost you just have to go slow on a tune. I have not tuned anything that new (OBD2) but I have a friend in the area with a newer Ranger and we might be able to dive into that for a video to get you started.
“Blew the dust off a piston from the floor and installed it” 🤣
Follow me for more tips and helpful tricks. 😂
I've been tossing the idea around of swapping my b2500. It runs great but lacks the HPs!!! I saw this and thought about doing a head swap and turbo stuff from a 2.3. Everything I've read about the two is they are the same except the stroke. what is your opinion?
I left the original ranger cylinder head and just dropped old crusty pistons in place. Considering I had no money in it, that was the most fun thing I've ever done.
I got a 95 ranger and put a turbo set up on it but I don’t have a PCM it cuts out. Where would I go about finding one?
The one I run is a stinger performance PIMP. It should also work on a 95.
Found your video as I am setting out to turbo my 2001 Ranger 2.5L. Would you happen to know if a turbo manifold from a 1992 Mustang 2.3 will work on the 2.5? Thanks!
I know for sure the intakes are different. I. Not sure about the exhaust. If I remember I can take a look though.
I'm trying to go the same route. Pls give us som advice. Do you have vids on how you did all the turbo install?
I have a 2000 2.5. What would be your choice for ecu tuning. I’ve built Boosted Hondas but never a ford.
That I can't really say. I haven't touched an OB2 system yet
What size turbo you used how many pounds of boost I've got a 98 mazda b2500 with 2.5l that needs Sim extra horses under hood
That's a Holset H1C from a diesel. Waaaay too big for daily driver. It would be a lot faster at this level with a small turbo
Recycling is a very economical way to go!
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Hey bro! Just a quick question, i recently bought a 96 ranger, it had some problems, like bad brakes, and difficulty in controlling the vehicle, i gave the truck a check-up and fixed all problems, now the hood is untouched, am i able to turbo the 96 ranger right off the bat?
96 can be turboed too it takes a different exhaust manifold and you'll have to figure out the tuning part of it. Since mine is OBD1 I swap the computer out.
Lots of questions. Best way to contact you. 👏 on your videos.
I think @2300gearjammer on Instagram is the best place to send messages. I get a few so I may be a little slow to respond
Can you tell me what header your using on the ranger to keep the ac
That was a part somebody made and messed up then posted for sale. I cut it up and fixed it so I don't have too many details for it.
I have a 98 b4000 4.0 v6 i want to turbo. You have suggestions for where i should look for turbo parts
You'll probably have to piece that together yourself. It would be nice if those manifolds would flip around forward but I don't think those will.
I got a 93 ranger as well, has the 2.3 with a 5 speed in it, complete dog of a truck, I contemplate every day that I'm going to put a small turbo in it to at least run the speed limit on the highway pretty consistent and improve gas milage lol
I still regret the holset turbo a little bit I did the truck out of whatever I had. A small turbo like a t3 would be amazing on the truck.
Would a 5 speed from a 83-87 S 10 hold up to a turbocharger 2.3 ? I need the shifter location as close to fire wall.
Strength would hold up but the shifter in the wrong spot. The best that about the 83-87 S10 t5 is using the tailshaft housing in a ranger.
For me I am running this setup in a 1948 Anglia panel truck . Very short . Thanks
I’ve beaten myself up looking for one of the old school cast iron turbo exhaust manifolds for a 2.0L EAO. Trying to avoid building one out of 321 Stainless.
I do have a head, exhaust manifold (RFE6) and complete intake - minus the throttle body that came from an XR4Ti. I left the 2.3 as it was already built and apparently already .030 with Sealed Power pistons - blown head gasket. Useless to me…Chip showed up while I was taking parts and he got the computer and harness.
I just don’t really want to put a 2.3L in my 72 unless I really have too. The car has been in the family since 74 and I just want to mild build the 2.0L with under 7lbs of boost.
Any suggestions on who to turn too on the exhaust for a 2L without having to turn to guys in the UK? I’ve already read the forums.
That's a really tough one. I've only seen 2 of those exhaust manifolds ever and they came in a package deal with a pinto and have since been sold again. There's got to be one sitting on a dusty shelf somewhere. I like the idea of trying to keep that engine in the car.
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Yeah. My family is a hot Rod family and my uncle also had a variety of cars.
He built a 71 sedan and the 72 he kept stock minus a maverick rear end and slightly lowering it. Both cars are 70’s time capsules. He bought the 71 new and the 72 in 74. Both have 14F/15R OG US Mag 5 slots and Coker BG Radial T/A that replaced the originals. The 71 build started as a 302/C4 and ended up in the early 80’s with a 383/TH350, stock mustard yellow with blacked rear panel and GT wide Black Stripes on the hood and trunk. 8 rows of the old school 3 inch punched louvers in the hood. He rarely drove and it looks brand new with a Cherry all black interior. My dad and uncle fitted all of their hot rods with the “at the time” 70’s era Clarion AM/FM Cassette/CB Radio’s. Radios you can’t even find a picture of online.
Like I said…70’s time capsules.
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old international combines or anything older with a cummins ha its where I got my H1E, dual scroll cast but my 2.5 makes 10 lbs not trying to hard and maybe 5 sec of lag lmfao
Oh my god I just cracking here, cause house passed me. ))))))
I drive this same 93 2.3 on the interstate every day, she goes fast downhill! I need to turbo it but was concerned about the ECU, what ECU are you running in this? Would love to know where I could get one
Haha those downhills are a great feeling as long as there isn't a big up hill coming.
ECU is a stinger performance PIMP. I run the original version but the newer stuff is nicer and has more options
@@2300gearjammer thanks for the reply, I've done some research now and I've decided to go with the new PimpX ECU. She's finally gonna have some power
Did you have to tune this at all after? Or could you run it without a tune for the time being?
I actually installed the PIMP way before the turbo swap. I wouldn't want to try it with a stock computer in a 93.
@@2300gearjammerokay I’m trying to turbo my 97 2.3 with the T3/T4 kit but I don’t have much knowledge to this as I’m new lol, so is the “PIMP” a preloaded computer that’s just plug n play for it or do you need a laptop and all that jazz to get it running.. just looking for a little more pep. Like you said being passed by a house isn’t cool😂
T5 build would be great but what does that stock m5od hold?
Based on how little power it takes to kill a stock ranger clutch I bet it will hold all I could throw at in anyway.
Hey man I love your videos I don’t know if you read your comment there is a really beautiful super low mile 93 mustang four-cylinder in my area but it’s NA Is the motor the same as the turbo motor I’m wondering how far that would be to turbo it I’m sure I can find a turbo parts car locally
Thanks! I try to get to all the comments. Basically swapping a 93 mustang is the same as doing this ranger. If you wanted to make the swap easier, grab another 8plug engine and rebuild it swap forged Pistons in. Then you can swap the long block in one shot.
found your channel in the youtube wormhole, building a 2.3t for my ranger you just lite a fire under my ass to finish it. just sub'd
One minute it's cat videos then bam welcome to the 2300gearjammer channel. 😂 Also be careful with using the words ranger and fire in the same sentence. 🔥... 🚒
lol 10-4
Do these ranger 2.3s have forged pistons?
They don't. I dropped in stock turbo coupe forged pistons
What? No fire? LOL. Would love to see a T5 swap. Thanks for the great content.
🤣 oh It was.... I decided to just wait and put that clip in the next upload. 🚒🧑🚒
T5 would be cool. I’ve been thinking about doing it in my Ranger. The truck trans don’t like shifting above 7K rpm. Not sure a T5 would either?
It definitely would shift that high. I tend to stay at or below 6k on stock t5s that's all I've ever really needed and revving past that only slows them down
What kind of ignition system you running? Stock DIS or did you install a distributor?
That's 100% ranger DIS stuff and ranger crank sensor.
Cool, you running stock computer or a PIMPX? Asking cause I’m gonna be turboswapping my ranger soon.
I want to see that stock trans puke its guts first lol, i think a set of slicks and a 5500rpm clutch dump would either snap the input shaft or be a helluva launch.
Having something like that you dont really care about, is almost quick enough to keep up with a house and you can beat on but still keeps going with minimal repairs is always the most fun. I still like watching cars/trucks like those run more than pro mods because its completely relatable to my early days at the track.
Id about take the bet that I can keep that M5OD alive. Now, if Trevor gets a try then all bets are off. 😂 It's not easy to drive.
@your last thought. That's exactly why I decided to add a few ranger vids. I felt like there was plenty of people that could relate to this and should see how much fun it is for me.
@@2300gearjammer actually you almost have me at the point of dragging my TC back out and try to get some 8.50s out of ole girl lol
sleeper ranger build. 10's would be hilarious.
it can run a 18 and i would still watch it
Ive honestly considered whether I want to try to get it in the 10's. 😂 If I hit the goals with everything else I'd try it.
Yes, please do a full T5 swap video!
I'm wanting to do the same to my '89 Turbo Ranger.. It has an '85 XR4Ti engine in it
I moved it up the list because the stock trans hates life 😂
@@2300gearjammer Lol. I hear ya man - think my 3rd gear syncho is on its way out.. It grinds if I shift into it too fast. 😅
@@R3TR0R4V3 the shifters are just incredibly garbage. Ole Trevor trying to hit gears is the funniest thing I've seen.
Hello I have a 93 ranger 2.3. Just got looking forward with it. I need a transmission cross member
This truck made me subscribe just now lol 😍 I have a 95 2.3 5 speed ranger I want to turbo but have no idea where to start ... 🤷 Nothing stupid crazy maybe 200 to 250 hp 🤷 no idea good shi buddy
😂 welcome. At those "lower" power levels of 200-250 this truck has been about the most fun thing I've done. It stayed reliable and would start to go down the track leaving most everything stock. It makes for a great sleeper.
@@2300gearjammer how far can these 2.3s be pushed with just fuel upgrades , forged Pistons , maybe some arps and a good head gasket considering everything else is upgraded like clutch , rear end ect
Can you send the links for the turbo and positions because I have a 94 and I know exactly why at your talking about when it comes to the hill
I don't really have any links. It just mounts in a forward location. You might search for the e6 manifold flip kits that mount a stock manifold upside down. That moved the turbo forward.
I got the same exact truck in stock form I wanted put a 5.3 in it , but that looks cooler , how much money you got in that build
It's shockingly cheap because I picked up or traded for parts over the years. I was in for a few hundred dollars and then added the PIMP computer.
Are you still using the factory DIS?
The factory crank sensor, DIS module and coil. The Stinger Pimp is built to plug in to this setup.
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Building a 1999 Ranger with an Audi 2.2T engine and 60/62 turbo. Goal is 450whp on pump gas.
Whoah neat.
What all would I need to turbo a 97 2.3? I’m not looking at a bunch of hp but I’d like to run like 5-6psi
Basically the same stuff as this video but tuning yours will be completely different
Do any of the older turbo manifolds bolt onto a 97 2.3?
@@2300gearjammer Alright my friend. I'm going to need more info. This is about as close to someone as I've gotten to that has done this to a 2.3. I also have a 97 and want to turbo it. I'm willing to spend some money on this old dog. You mentioned PiMP I think. As far as modding the intake, I see those for sale on ebay. Mechanically, I think installing a turbo won't be too tough, but what and where do I go when it comes to tuning?
For 96 and newer you’ll need sct tuner and tuning software or I think hp tuners
@@cameronparks3465 Thank you.
Twin plug?
I have a 1987 mazda b2000 would like to do something for performance.
That would be a killer swap. That was different from a ranger though so you might have to make custom engine mounts and wiring.
What ecu are using in your setup
This has a stinger performance PIMP. The original version
Thanks man
Absolutely. I'm doing an install vid for the newest version on my pinto.
Hey. I’m only commenting because you told me to.
Alright if that worked so easily PayPal me $20 😂
@@2300gearjammer Ah dang! I wish I could but I’m still making payments in my harbor freight Jack stands.
I'd probably grab a few old cinder blocks for a backup in case they fail. Lol
Did you have to change the tune on it
Yeah very much so. It's got an older version of the stinger performance PIMP.
Haven't modified many Ford motors yet ,but; I would like to build a Ranger extended cab for work use , hauling 55gallon drums of liquid , pulling a utility trailer full of firewood , etc. I'm considering going a 5.0 transplant or a 2.3 4spd turbo setup. I am not familiar with these Ranger setups with the 2.3 . Are these engines the same as the Pinto 2.3 motors ??? From experience in drag racing , I remember a well known racer from Ohio named " OHIO George Montgomery " who drag raced the pinto 2.3 engines with nationally known success with turbo's when there was very little technology for turbochargers. At that time George said that these motors were so tough in stock form that you could run 20 lbs of boost with a stock block , rods and crank , which he did and he hammered these motors !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What can you tell me about the differences or similarities of these motors regarding block , crank ,rods and heads ??!!
would love to see the t5 sway!
I've moved T5 swap up the list!
Have any more factory forged pistons that you’d be willing to sell?
I stockpile everything and hang on tight. I never really sell anything.
@@2300gearjammer yea worth a shot that stuff is getting harder and harder to find and was trying to avoid a machine shop trip with my build.
@@Natthan77 no doubt and I would've done the same. I am constantly keeping an eye out because I expect the pinto to kill some parts.
Lol I know the feeling l
😂 it's bad
What were the injectors out of
I don't know if they came in a factory GM product or what. I just got them off the stinger site. Not even sure if they are available anymore because it's been a while. Lol
You can't put any power thru a ranger transmission?
We are going to find out this year. Its still got a stock.... really awful... Shifter so it's hard to drive. Right now the clutch slips if I turn up the boost so it stays alive. 😂
@@2300gearjammer get a Dorman rebuild kit for it. It made my nice again. The shifter.
@@2300gearjammer have you seen the transmssion crossmember tuck kits and the lower stabilizer arm tucking kits ?
I feel attacked. One of my few 2.3 videos is a idle video.
😂 you should. That was directly at you. All of you.
Are you a member of the SVO fan page on FB or the turbo Ford fan page gearjammer?
Yep I'm in most of the groups.
@@2300gearjammer well hot damn, I’m in the process of having a new motor installed from racer Walsh and your parts lists have been helpful!
@@itbaggedurgf ha excellent. I was also told nobody wants my stupid part numbers so glad to hear it helped somebody. 😂
@@2300gearjammer not sure who would suggest parts numbers aren’t welcome, trying to find literally anything that will work with a 1st gen 84 SVO is.... interesting.
That's a fact. People need to find things to hate. 😂
T5 SWAPPP!
That's what I'm talking about
Hey man, if you’re trying to part with any of your spare’s, I’ll be looking to get a Turbo/header/accessories over the next couple months for my 84 SVO.
Ha actually, Now that I have a bunch of space for storage, my collecting habit has gotten a lot worse.
@@2300gearjammer Unfortunately I know how that goes. Originally the idea was just to get her running, but now it’s setting here with the head pulled, stinger rotated intake/FMIC, -8 full fuel line and rail with an Aeromotive 340, and a few other goodies. In fairness, it was my first project car and I’ve definitely learned my lessons haha
That's a fact. These projects can run away in a hurry. That's why I have so many. As I upgrade one I can just move the old parts to the next in line lol
What cm housing do you run? Love the channel watched for a long time keep up the great videos 👍
Thanks a ton. I have a bunch so I better check it. If you don't see a reply here be sure to ask again. Sometimes I lose the messages.
Building my 2.3 now slowly acquiring parts and already have a used h1c and wanted to switch to a non wastegated housing but not sure with size to go with was thinking 12cm but the information on the holset sizes compared to measuring ar is different on almost every page so a starting point from someone else would be a big help
To begin with I'd say the tighter housing the better. I'll try to check mine tomorrow. It could be a 12cm.
Where did you remount the coil DIS coils…?
Haha that will be in my track prep vid coming next. That coil has laid on top of the valve cover and behind it since day one never attached to anything. I really plan to attach it to something one day...
@@2300gearjammer sounds good, looking forward to seeing that. 👍 Hoping you can offer some detail on the DIS remounting.
@@2300gearjammer I’ve got a radical SVO on E85 with a 2.4 stroker long rod, BoPort head, twin scroll header, EFR turbo etc. Looking at something quite a bit milder for my ‘93 Splash. Hoping to keep the stock head, accessories, DIS, etc and push just enough boost to get it out of “turd” performance, and at least be able to merge onto freeway traffic without the fear of getting run over from behind. 🤦♂️
Hi, im gonna be buying a 2.3l ranger soon and wanna turbo it, I've never done it before and would like help
Nice! What year? That makes a huge difference on the type of work you have to do.
It's a 2007
Automatic
@@2300gearjammer so I bought that ranger, been awhile but didn't have a chance to mention it, so I need your help to know what and where to get everything I need
I need a pic of that manifold so I can weld one up for mine.?.?
I need to pull that thing back off soon so I'll try to get a pic.
Heck yeah man t5 swap that thing, it'll be more fun knowing that you have a t5 in it with the shortest throw shifter on Ebay 🤪 I was waiting for some clips of you just literally walking around in circles like u were lost in the middle of an empty field 🤣😂
Haha speaking of short throw that's your shortest comment ever 😆
@@2300gearjammer 😂🤣😂 Ha how bout that, it is cause normally I leave ya a book to read until the next video and its normally something along the lines of a Steven King sized book 🤣😂🤣 oh yeah I finally got to drive my pinto today woohoo!!!
Haha well congrats on the drive. You you gave me a heck of an idea. You'll know it was you if I get it worked into vid
I saw a guy with a t5 in a v8 ranger that used an s10 tail shaft on his mustang t5 and the shifter was in the stock position
Yep that's what I'm doing. There are two types though and it's hard to find the exact one I needed. I found a few though
Yep that's what I'm doing. There are two types though and it's hard to find the exact one I needed. I found a few though
@2300gearjammer if I remember right it was an early 90s mustang t5 and and a 92 s10. The first Gen of the balance shaft 4.3
@@pete6300 the 92 was an electronic speedo. I decided to also get one with a mechanical speedo that was a few years older
@2300gearjammer true he might have used an older one. I also remember using an f250 slave cylinder instead of the mechanical clutch also
hey Matt!
Heeeeey! Only a month+ to reply. 😂
Hey man just wanted to poke your brain for a minute. Ron Francis harness batchfire ,ms3, .30 over has rods and pistons, boport stage 3 head with 2.1 cam, FIC 775 injectors, Garrett gtx3576r, t5 swap 8.8 rear end 373 gears and we're making about 85hp we're scratching our brains if you have any input on what possibly could be our issue I'd so greatly appreciate can send pics if need to thanks in advance
I would love to see an ihi swap.
That would make the truck way way more fun. My original thought with the holset was that I was a cyl head swap away from making power. I'm going to try them all on the pinto.
T5 swap it is my vote. Then maybe a stock '79 draw-thru setup comparo....
You had me right up to draw. 😂
I got a 2.5 turbo the only direct between the 2.3 and 2.5 is the stroke lol
That's like a big block. 😂
can you tell us about the pimp ecu
Certainly. I'm going to Install a new PIMPXS in the pinto. I am planning to do my best with a video for that
I had a 1977 Ford courier and I swear I could not kill it
I need a courier.
@@2300gearjammer i had a 80 courier with a 2.3 when I was in high school and it was as slow as u described your ranger being and I put a bigger cam in it thinking it was going to make a bunch more power 😂🤣😂 I was disappointed say the least 🤣😂 It was still just as weak as it was before 🤣
@@2300gearjammer they are kinda rare. Bought 2 for $800. One running. Was one the way to work when the water pump went out. Had to drive about 4 miles to get to a store. Pedal to the floor going 15 mph. Thought I locked it up. Dragging real slow when I would try to start it. Took the breather off and it sucked air in. Fired right up, bullet proof. Also hauled off 10 square of shingles with it on my first roofing job. I was 19, 25 years ago.
This isn’t a walk around it’s a talk around
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Past by a house! Hahaha I totally get it though my moms 97 2.3 is a complete turd
😂 oof a 97 is probably a little more stout than a 93 too. They are awful
Man I got a 95 stock and it just got a tune /cold air / muffler and it made 165hp and top speed was 127mph
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@@2300gearjammer I want to do a Esslinger cam big 1 and Precision turbo on my Ranger
Funny story! I've never been passed by a double wide, but I have been hit by a parked car.
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I sure would love to hear that one. 😂
@@2300gearjammer I'll have to tell you one day. Maybe one night at Mooresville dragway.
I won't forget.
Hahaha it's the story
Remember that lady on the bench with first? She said "it's a wonderful story...and you tell it so well" 😂
I have 4.10s in my 97 2.3 ranger and it will do 100 with ease and i can pass and go up hills with no problem
You might've got a special one haha remember though mine had low compression pistons swapped in too so it will really hurting on power.
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T5 swap!!! Please
Shungbwa
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Yeah I find it hard to understand why they put such a low powered engine in a vehicle
Just hooking an empty trailer to it becomes a problem. 😂
2300gearjammer I have just put a lot of money into a 2.5 ranger for a work truck and it hardly moves. That’s what brought me to this video
T5 it
That's my vote too haha
😅😅 you got passed by a double wide..
I may never recover 😭
@@2300gearjammer 😅 I know the pain.. my race record is 0-8 but I've yet to lose to a house so I got that going for me🙃
@@Hoppysjunkyardrally 😂😂🎯
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T5 swap
Double wide just ran outta your life .
Thats what hurts the most.
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I say try to kill it first.
I don't think I'll need to try hard. 🎯