Forum: V8 Power Adder

Hello I've own my ranger since I was 14 and I always wanted a v8 for it. I finally did when I was 22. It was a 347 stroker n/a. It only lasted like 8 months when I realized that the block was cracked, on january I purchased a boss 302 block from jegs and forged internals from scat, later I...

This is my twin turbo 347 ranger, im just gonna give ya a brief overview of what changes i made to the truck to acommodate the turbo package, in its present state it was a used coast high streetfighter shortblock with used ford j302 heads, having 10-1 compression, it wouldnt like to much boost on...

I've heard that people assumed flipped shorties don't work, has anyone actually mocked them up? If I could swap the turbo kit from my car (B&G hotside) into a truck, that would be nice. Jesse

On request from pinellas50, I opted to do a writeup on my remote mounted turbo setup. The motor and computer are both from a '97 5.0EFI Explorer, with the M5OD tranny behind it. Since the chassis is a '94, we had to go through quite a bit of work to mate the EEC-V system into the EEC-IV chassis. ...

Well just finished the fit check with the air cleaner on it looks like it's gonna all fit without cutting the hood http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/Kempocat/IMG_0107.jpg http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/Kempocat/IMG_0106.jpg

Hey guys, would it be safe to run a 100 shot dry shot on my 99 ranger with a 96 5.0? motor was rebuilt, has around 25k on it. stock lower end, edelbrock heads, 30 pound injectors, port matched gt40, custom ground cam. thanks

hey guys whats up? new to the sight. i have a carbed 302 and ive decided to go turbo( got bored of the nitrous) but i have a question? ive heard about blow through carbs for boosted applications and i was wondering what exactly is the difference between a blow through and a regular carb? second...

I was wondering what everyone is running for a fuel pump for there forefed v8 rangers, right now I am running the stock ranger fuel pumps. I have the high volume pump in tank and then high pressure on the rail due to it being an injected truck to begin with. Under boost I am running about...

This is going to be a price list that I have come up with and will try to stick to that will document my upcoming turbo build on my 98 ranger 5.0. I will try to keep it updated as much as possible. Some prices I haven't checked up on so they are ballpark. This will also serve as a comparison...

Well, I had actually hoped to be writing the detail on the results at this point, but better late than never. I have finally gotten the Kenne Bell project to the point where I am ready to install the blower. I will only do the blower, manifolds, and associated brackets now. The 90mm MAF, 75mm...

Thinking about supercharging a 97 explorer 5.0 (gtp heads). What kits have been used, and how do they work? Thanks, Chris

Started it up for the first time with the A Trim!:naughty: Have a few issues....surging at idle so there is a vacuum leak somewhere. Oil leak at the 'T'. Believe it's at the feed line...real motha to get too. Water leak from bypass area...new hose too. I'll try to get some pics up...

Hi folks, I think its time to change plugs, but I'm not sure what I need. I have a 5.0 out of a '97 explorer, with a remote turbo running about 5psi. Can I get a recomendation on what plug and gap would fit this application best? Thank you for any information.

First test drive today with new supercharger runs nice!!! Looking foward to running this one at the track.

I've been kicking around the idea of blowing my V8. My question is, will I need to do any frame strengthening, or will the stock frame hold up to a blown 5.0?

would it be possible to put a 6-71 on a ford 302 block, like the belt placing and the manifod are there any you can buy or do you have the make the manifold? Boom

i remember a while ago, there was someone on here with a kenne bell for sale. if you're listening, is it still for sale and how much? thanks, ~Nat

Hey guys, i have heard a few people here have done the mustang superchargers on the rangers. I can get an awesome deal on a complete kit for the foxbody mustang for like 500. What do i need to do to make this work on the ranger? I know the difference is in the brackets, and how close the pulleys...

Ok, we hijacked another thread and it was suggested to make a new thread for all this TT talk. I am in the midst of installing a 1997 5.0 out of a mountaineer into my 2003 Ranger. I am wanting to make a statement with this at the shows and on the streets. I already have a 347 stroker kit...

Here is a write up for my Powerdyne install. My motor is a 306 with TFS heads, ported GT40 style intake, and long tube headers. I have the front engine accessories from a 5.0 Explorer. From what I found, the front accessories pretty much dictate what you can use unless you are willing to go on a...

Got the charger all back together. The rear bearings that are lubed by grease were still in fair condition with just a slight bit of pitting but still ok IMO. On the other hand the front bearings that are lubed by the gear oil were worn pretty well, really rough and a good bit of play in them...

im thinkin bout doing it in my truck. just curious who has done it? ............any pix would be nice

i have a 331 that i am planing to put into my 98 ranger i have mounts,trans ecm and harness but i need some info on what i can tune with i am going to be running a twinturbo setup with 2 t3/t04e turbos flipped shortys the turbo part im ok with but tuning the explorer ecm ill need alot of help does...

hey guys i was wondering how hard it would be to turbo a carbed 302.. is it worth it nd how much am i lookin to spend.. thankz

Would the kit for a vintage Mustang work on or rigs without too many mods? This one http://www.mustangmonthly.com/techarticles/mump_0708_carbureted_289_paxton_supercharger_install/index.html

Whats up, Im pretty new here but I just got my new tranny in today and everything is working great. This might be in the wrong section but maybe i can be of some technical help to anyone wanting to do the same thing as I did. By the first 3 pictures would you be able to guess what was under the...

So I am in the market for a nitrous system for the mustang I was just wondering if any of you guys have herd of WON nitrous system's. Here is the link he totally has me sold on his products. I was just wondering what you guys think he is based out of the UK. ...

Well I have begun my s trim install on my ranger, Its gonna take some more custom work but suprisingly working out good so far. need to get a T.B and mega squirt. 42lbers just came in . I was able to take my 94/95 bracket and cut off some of it to clear the frame. Im going to use the mustang...

First of all, I have some underhood pics of my 92 posted in my gallery. If anyone has questions about the install, I'll be happy to answer. I'll mention a few issues I resolved on the install below. I didn't think of taking pics while the install was happening. I was in a hurry to get it on and...

Alright guys I need your Info. I used to be a mustang guy and recently purchased a ranger splash. I have a 302 with AFR185cc heads, track heat intake, an autronic tunable ECU, tremec 5 speed, looking to use a vortech T trim,etc. I have a question about supercharger brackets and accessory brackets....

I am not sure where the best place to post this but I guess I will start here. This site was more than a little help when I went through my 89 Ranger 2.9, Thanks!:clapclap: Now I have moved on to something new. :drunk: I have a 63 Fairlane that I am doing a ground up overhaul on. A friend of mine...

what supercharger applications are availabe to mate up with a 5.0 FI engine from a 2001 explorer....any help would be appreciated. brandon

Hey guys I finally decided to get more involved with my setup. Every since I have been spraying I have been running a .063 N2O and a .071 fuel jets on my cheater plate system. I have been looking at some calculators online and foudn that I should be way rich. all the calculators I hav found...

whats up guys, im slowly pieceing together a nitrous system to throw on my ranger..so far i a plate and thats it LOL but anyway what im wanting to know is what kinda fuel system are you guys running to support your nitrous systems?? right now i only wanna run nothing more than a 100 shot on my...

My question is if you are blow through how did you run your fuel setup.I want to turbo my v8 ranger it is an 87 but I have no room for a mechanical fuel pump to boost reference it to I also want to run an extra fuel injector like mike on www.toohighpsi.com please help.:help: :confused

i've got a ranger with a 2.3 turbo now. i'm thinking about picking up another ranger and doing a turbo 5.0. my question is, if i use the t-3 off my current project, how effective would one t-3 be on one of these motors? and what kind of power and boost levels could i be expecting to run? i did a...

hey im picking up a 302 donor car and im thinking of building it up.... what my plans are is a twin turbo set-up.... im wondering has anyone done this to a ranger yet?? also has anyone done it bagged with a traditional BD. just looking for the info thanks kyle

Hey guys was wondering if anyone has the powerdyne supercharger kit for their 5.0 explorer and or 5.0 explorer ranger swap? I've been looking into that setup for my 5.0 mounty motor i have for the ranger. i looked at the explorer express unit but i like the expo 5.0 stock manifold and its not the...

I got the camera to dowload so here are the pictures of my Zex wet kit installation on my Ranger. If you want to see more pictures of certain things let me know. Mounting the bottle in the bed Underneath the bed

'87-'93 Vortech 8rib setup. Just about got everything worked out, BUT... I'm worried that the two Spal 10inch pushers mounted in front of the James Duff radiator will fall short. They could barely keep up mounted as pullers. I've ground down all bolts and brackets on the header panel so as...

I'm not sure if I will keep it on the truck or move it over to the Mustang, and swap the S-Trim on the truck, eather way I'm guessing it's time for an aftermarket block! :yup:

hey guys... i plan on putting a EFI 302 V8 out of a foxbody mustang soon and looking at performance. Im assuming that most mods for the mustang can be used for the ranger. I was looking at supercharger kits, and came across the vortech supercharger kit...will this fit in a ranger and has anyone...

hey guys, i got a quick question i know nitorus can blow up motors if ur not cafull, but does it actully catch fire and blow up the cars/truck if u do somthin wrong? i never really here about it in real nice just in the movies, so im woundring about the truths/myths here... thanks guys :)

has any one done it? y im am askin is i just got back from the juck yard and i was lookin for stuff for my 65 chevy and i found a turbo and it was $35 so i got it. i mine going to look around for a while and and try to find one more just like it. i think im mite twin turbo the ranger. and one no...

Hey there..Has anyone ever used the Nx dual shot gemini kit? I am building an all forged 302 and was wondering what kinda nitrous numbers some have put thru one that survived a while?Thinking all forged bottom end,havent decided on the heads,victor jr intake,holley 870 probably,6al.....its her ride...

By any chance will any shorty headers fit flipped facig foward and down?? this will be on a 302 in a 99 ranger, I think the passenger side will be fine but no sure about drivers side... I was thinking of using stock headers from a fox stang or some cheap bbk 1 5/8 flipped anyone tried?

Hey guys, I have a 04 supercharged 4.0. the truck was dynoed at 233WHP and 264WHP wich is not enough for me I want MORE, and to built this 4.0 engine is alot of money so I just wanna start a new project built a V8, do internals everything then get a supercharger or maybe a turbo. Wich V8 engine...

ok i need some help from you v8 guys or any one else who has any idea, my buddy has a supercharged 98 mustang cobra, we were debating how much psi it could run as a daily driver and not have any issues, the engine is stock with just the supercharger added. how much boost can he push through this...

What would be an ideal compression ratio range to aim for when building a supercharged engine, with pump gas (91 octane)? Also, with forced induction engines is a slightly less aggresive cam better, or a real aggresive cam?