09-03-2019, 04:34 AM (This post was last modified: 09-03-2019, 04:36 AM by RC Martin.)
I can't help but show off my new DD, plus it's hilarious to me that a new 2.3T is back in the Ranger. It's a DOHC direct injection, twin scroll turbo, 310 ftlbs @ 3000 rpm and 270 HP, it's slow off the line but it moves effortlessly after that with the 10 speed 10R80 automatic. 87 octane is all that's recommended which is stunning.
Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, Bright Canyon Red TuTone, Desert Tan Interior; 1 of 7 in this combo in 1984 according to Marti. 1 of 13,361 TCs in 84.
Rebuilt, 3-Angle Valve Job, SYB37 "OE/Small" Slider Cam
Full 3" Stinger Exhaust to Flowmaster 40, Gnari FMIC/Recirc/BPV, MBC @ 18psi, RF-E6 Manifold, Remote-Mount TFI, PC1 and Flowed 35# Injectors, Inline Walboro 255HP, Kirban AFPR
Rebuilt Suspension -- KYB & Energy Suspension
88 Turbo Coupe: Front mount intercooler, MGW short throw shifter, full coilover conversion, tubular control arms front and rear, svo front brakes, vacuum assist brake swap, manual steering swap, GT35R turbo with external gate, pimpx ecu, 60lb injectors, 3 core aluminum radiator, Boport 1.5 cam, gutted upper, corbeau fixed back seats, and the list goes on.
(09-04-2019, 07:22 AM)andrewjs18 Wrote: very nice! I might give them a look when I'm due for an upgrade in 3-4 years..
Good timing, the planned year for the Ranger refresh is already out there, I think it's 2022 or 2023.
Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, Bright Canyon Red TuTone, Desert Tan Interior; 1 of 7 in this combo in 1984 according to Marti. 1 of 13,361 TCs in 84.
Rebuilt, 3-Angle Valve Job, SYB37 "OE/Small" Slider Cam
Full 3" Stinger Exhaust to Flowmaster 40, Gnari FMIC/Recirc/BPV, MBC @ 18psi, RF-E6 Manifold, Remote-Mount TFI, PC1 and Flowed 35# Injectors, Inline Walboro 255HP, Kirban AFPR
Rebuilt Suspension -- KYB & Energy Suspension
Powerful and very beautiful.. Could you have a chance to test it on off-road terrain yet? I wonder how effective it is on off-road. Honestly I'm kinda jealous now.. I was planning to buy one at the end of this summer however I have a property for sale in Barcelona that I have to sell first. I was expecting to sell it by the end of the August but I couldn't sell so seems like I will need to wait for a couple of months more..
Yeah I have played around a bit. I can only describe it as outstandingly capable off road. I had a jeep before that I traded in, the Ranger is definitely better. 4hi and no loss of traction or slip on stuff my jeep would have been dragging its skids and sliders needing 4low.
Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, Bright Canyon Red TuTone, Desert Tan Interior; 1 of 7 in this combo in 1984 according to Marti. 1 of 13,361 TCs in 84.
Rebuilt, 3-Angle Valve Job, SYB37 "OE/Small" Slider Cam
Full 3" Stinger Exhaust to Flowmaster 40, Gnari FMIC/Recirc/BPV, MBC @ 18psi, RF-E6 Manifold, Remote-Mount TFI, PC1 and Flowed 35# Injectors, Inline Walboro 255HP, Kirban AFPR
Rebuilt Suspension -- KYB & Energy Suspension