You guys want a log header for the Duratec?? If more than 2 people want one, I'll find a head and get someone to tell me where it needs to be placed and I'll make them.:E

I'll also have to find a ranger with a Duratec to look at...

b:) b

Well, there doesn't seem to be much interest in the turbo header for the Duratec.....So far, anyway..
12/7/03 bob

I voted for Lima, but only because of the raw availability of spare parts. I bet the Duratec has a lot of potential, but as far as bang for the buck, i say Lima.

Sounds SUPER interesting tho, i'd love to see a Duratec with a turbo in a ranger :)

The Duratec almost makes more power than a stock non-IC turbo 2.3 ltr. I vote for the Duratec!

? how uch is that, i was under the impression that the 2.3t made around 180 and the duratech makes 135

I think some of the auto merkers made 145.

I don't know how to vote but my vote still has LIMA. It couldn't hurt to have one but I'm one of those, why chop up your new truck guys.

why not? hehe

The first-year duratecs made 135 like you said. The 2002+ dtecs made 143 HP and I think about 2-3 more lb/ft. of torque. Although I don't plan on turbo'ing my truck, if someone ever made a supercharger kit for it, would'nt this type of header work well with it?

No, these headers are flanged for the turbo to mount on. A supercharger doesn't mount to the exhaust, so you would have a big hole in your header if you put this on without a turbo.

Haha, you could re-do your exhaust and put a turbo flange for the connector at the header... although that would cause a 90* bend that might otherwise be avoided if the header was made for a supercharged car.
-Doug

Hey Bob- One of my future plans is to do a turbo Duratech...but not in a Ranger ;) Still trying to source a "cheap" engine first.

I want to have a Turbo Duratec.

IF the 2.4L Turbo in the Neon SRT-4 has 250HP, I imagine a 250HP Turbo Duratec is possible.

contact barry deane on turboford.org... he goes by Turbo Alpine. hes got a serious duratec.

ill take one
www.insanekreations.com

ID like a turbo manifold for my 02 2.3 ive been looking into fitting a turbo kit for a 2.0 focus

what the hell is a LIMA???

lima is the name of the engine block that the original sohc 2.3 engine was named, like the "4.6 Romeo"

i want to find a torbo kit for my 05 but i cant even find a clod air intake!!! make a turbo duratech and i'll take one

Id take one, ive done a mock setup with a rear mount but wasnt to impressed, you might could do something about midcab ect. ect. just seem like there is to much relocation under the hood for a efficient setup...

Ill buy one as soon as it's available. Even if its tomorrow...

there is already a duratech log available.

http://www.jgstools.com/turbo/thk.html

Found this on ebay, cant tell if its for a duratech or a lima, anyone have any comments? I'm going to try and contact the seller for more info.

Click here to view link. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T3-T4-FULL-Turbo-Kit-FORD-2-3L-RANGER-Turbo-Coupe_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ019QQit emZ8073445827)

I wouldn't waster your time - SS Autocrap is all Lima, not duratec. Do a search here and you'll see lots of low opinions on what they sell.

so no one here has a Duratec turbo?

Nope, but it can be done if you're willing to beef up the bottom end (replace powdered metal con rods, and cast pistons), and fab up both an exhaust manifold and complete intake (since the factory one is plastic). You might be able to use some Cosworth parts, but they aren't cheap. Unlike a Lima, there aren't any stock & affordable parts on which you can start a Duratec turbo project (yet).

if you could make a bolt on plug and play kit for a duratec that would be friggin awesome i hate driving around vehicles that can be mistaken for anyone elses and i am suro a turbo ranger would sure turn some heads i have an 06 and i am having a hard time trying to trick it out but i would be willing to fab some other parts if i had to yank the motor to install a turbo kit.

Nope, but it can be done if you're willing to beef up the bottom end (replace powdered metal con rods, and cast pistons), and fab up both an exhaust manifold and complete intake (since the factory one is plastic). You might be able to use some Cosworth parts, but they aren't cheap. Unlike a Lima, there aren't any stock & affordable parts on which you can start a Duratec turbo project (yet).


i think the stock intake would hold up ok.

depends on how much boost you're planning on running and what you've got the BOV set at to release the excess pressure.

seems kinda redundant doesnt it? :quagmire:

The stock intake will hold up under mild boost. The turbo kit that is out for the Focus, and ran with a similiar intake, the kit is set to run 6-8 psi without an intercooler, and 12-15 psi with an intercooler.
I understand that is all on paper and without actually trying this on the Ranger, We might not know until someone gets some more money and wants to experiment.

The stock intake will hold up under mild boost. The turbo kit that is out for the Focus, and ran with a similiar intake, the kit is set to run 6-8 psi without an intercooler, and 12-15 psi with an intercooler.
I understand that is all on paper and without actually trying this on the Ranger, We might not know until someone gets some more money and wants to experiment.

the intake will hold 20lbs even im sure...

i have money, the problem is this.. you spend, say 6 grand on everything. turbo, shortblock, head, i/c, engine management... for what? 350ish? ... 400? what tranny are you gonna use? then what? id rather have a strong v8 for less money.

And I, am a turbo freak...

True very true. In some cases it would be easier and you could get more power out of a v8. And then again build a 302 small block with 425hp to the wheels and in the long run your still in around the same price range, and absolutly no gas mileage. Then with a turbo charged 4 banger, yes 425hp is a stretch, but you are nearly the same price ranger, better performance?, and most important better mileage with the fuel.
But any more alot of the performance is either personal preference and if you have the know how and ability and drive to do what you want, anything is possible.
So whether you want a V8, a supercharged V6, or a turboed 4 banger, we all want to go fast and we will do anything to get there, and everyones wallets are different sizes.
So go build and post and run your ranger the way you want and show up the unsuspecting cars and embarrass them when they get beat by a Ford Ranger.

that doesnt solve the transmission problem :8)

I lean more towards a bigger engine for more power rather than adding an aftermarket turbo to the Duratec. I got the Duratec because it has a good balance between power and fuel economy. While a turbo helps a motor get more power, it also helps it use more gas which kindof loses the point of the Duratec. And as you can find out from people in the turbo section, a turbo is just one more system that will ultimately need repairs.

For what its worth, if one wants more guts and doesn't mind sacraficing economy why not move up to the 4.0? It not only has lots more power stock but its tried and true and all related parts are easy to find at a wrecker.

But the real answer is really what you want and the size of your bank account...

Once again, I dont want to sound like an idiot, but its ALL PERSONAL preference.
But to answer the transmission question, you could use a T-5, but that would be pushing the limites on the tranny, you could do a Muncie 4-speed; yes its a four speed but still strong.
You could even build a c6 or c4 auto.

Once again its all personal preference and also almost any tranny can be use if properly build.

I lean more towards a bigger engine for more power rather than adding an aftermarket turbo to the Duratec. I got the Duratec because it has a good balance between power and fuel economy. While a turbo helps a motor get more power, it also helps it use more gas which kindof loses the point of the Duratec. And as you can find out from people in the turbo section, a turbo is just one more system that will ultimately need repairs.

For what its worth, if one wants more guts and doesn't mind sacraficing economy why not move up to the 4.0? It not only has lots more power stock but its tried and true and all related parts are easy to find at a wrecker.

But the real answer is really what you want and the size of your bank account...

not necessarily screw up your mpg.. when i had a 2.0 civic si and added a turbocharger my interstate mpg actually stayed the exact same and city driving only dropped noticably when i had a lead foot..

You can get DECENT mileage out of a turbo motor as long as you stay out of the boost most of the time. Depending on where it kicks in and whether or not you have overdrive you can get DECENT mileage.


-Mario

your highway mileage should remain the same as you are drawing the same amount of vaccum during cruise that you would if you didnt have a turbo.

I averaged 33.4 mpg in my 300 hp 2.0t today through rush hour and highway today.

Once again, I dont want to sound like an idiot, but its ALL PERSONAL preference.
But to answer the transmission question, you could use a T-5, but that would be pushing the limites on the tranny, you could do a Muncie 4-speed; yes its a four speed but still strong.
You could even build a c6 or c4 auto.

Once again its all personal preference and also almost any tranny can be use if properly build.


cryotreat the gears

:mind-blow ok guys ive done a little bit of poking around and i found a 2.3 duratec in a focus zx4 (yes the 4 door one) and i found out its the SAME MOTOR!!!!! soo im looking at a 12 psi turbo setup using its parts besides a little fabing of piping i am looking into this set up very closely and am only waiting on the funds for the turbo kit ie 2500! and then TURBO duratec muhahahahha sleep at that

let us know how that works out for you. are you keeping A/c?

i think i can make it all fit and keep ac only thing is intercooler piping if i run untercooler i put up the kit i was looking at in the turbo section i think i put it as focuz turbo??? or sumthing like that just look for my name:tongue MUST HAVE TURBO!! here we go
clicky--->:burnout: (http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211481)

I wonder how this is coming along. Any news?

sadly i had to spend the funds to move out >.< i was told i had to move soo needless to say im gonna stay n/a for now but another problem pops up our motor is | where the focus motor is -so i guess i would have to mount it upside down?

I want one for my 04 Duratec powered Ranger. I have the Turbo from a 07 WRX

focus sport has the kits for the 2.0 and 2.3 duratecs in the focus and they are makin an estimated 75% increase in output for the 2.3. i have heard the turbo and the intake will hit the firewall though.

i need something to make more power cause i am changing my rearend from a 4.11 to a 3.05 posi for fuel economy since i drive 76 miles each way to work. so i need some more power to make up for the loss from a stop.

what about the new turbo mazda's?
arnt they the 2.3T duratec?
couldnt you swap the internals and use a turbo kits from them?

Mazdas use a different head, intake, and exhaust.

i would love to have a bolt on turbo kit for my 05 duratech. that would be awesome. as many ranger enthuisats are out there im suprised a kit hasnt been made yet. Looks like i need to pay a visit to my local tuner shop and see what the problem is :D

I like my 04 Ranger regular cab, it is different. It needs a bit more power I think a 10 psi. max with stock internals would be enough. It is so hard to find performance parts for the ranger duratech not even a CAI or lighter pulleys. The body parts are heavy, I was trying to find some lightweight body parts, or even an aluminum drive shaft.

The truck needs to loose weight and gain a few more ponies.

If you want lighter body panels, you could always get as many certifit pieces as you can. They are made out of thinner gauge steel. They'll dent more easily, but weigh less.

If you want lighter body panels, you could always get as many certifit pieces as you can. They are made out of thinner gauge steel. They'll dent more easily, but weigh less.

If you want light weight, get a sports car, not a pickup truck!
For Pete's sakes, it's a Ranger! It's not expected to be treated with soft dainty fingers, it's supposed to be a TRUCK! It's supposed to be able to handle some rough treatment. If the body parts dent easily, it makes for a lousy truck.

If you want light weight, get a sports car, not a pickup truck!
For Pete's sakes, it's a Ranger!


I have one already but I like my truck to be different. Why are they racing the trucks like nascar? This is a challenge to get this truck to go a bit faster.

I have one already but I like my truck to be different. Why are they racing the trucks like nascar? This is a challenge to get this truck to go a bit faster.

+2 on that. Anyone can make a mustang fast but not many can make a Ranger fast

the hood on the truck is heavy compared to other cars I have. maybe I should just make my own fiberglass hood? Sorry off topic here.

I hope somebody comes up with a turbo manifold for the Ranger Duratech.

I hope somebody comes up with a turbo manifold for the Ranger Duratech.

look at the one focussports makes for the focus. Clock the turbo 180 and you could make it work as long as you don't have a/c.

i want to keep A/C it is too hot on Guam.

i want to keep A/C it is too hot on Guam.

I'm looking into a focus assory drive setup which will move the a/c compressor and might make enough room for the piping.

How about supercharging the Duratec, 4 banger? That migh be easier than turbocharging since we do not even have a header for a turbo and room because of A/C.

Any ideas?