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    89 Merkur xr4ti driver x1xmythx1x's Avatar
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    Why a Turbo 4cly?

    The Turbo Ranger is gone. driven the Merkur xr4ti now..bagged 2nd gen coming soon

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    ive seen that video. i cream my pants everytime lol. how your truck running? got my brakes done. i love the drilled and slotted rotors.
    93SPLASH:18x9inch chrome bullitts,245\40\18 nexen tires,hurst shifter,painted 4x4 valance,fogs,pioneer DEH-9800BT,soft bed cover,flowmaster delta 40,01 cobra leather\seude buckets,C.A.I.,cone filter,vent visors,niteshaded tails&corners,repainted, 8000k HIDs,140mph speedo, OHC.
    future mods:roll pan(ready),tweeters,projector headlight\corners,20%tint,3\4 drop,racer walsh cam, turbo,new windshield,new paint,20x9chrome bullitts.
    84ranger:60s 302,C4,8.8rear,3.27gears,edelbrock carb\intake

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    My brother had a capri rs 2.3 turbo even stock that thing kicked ass.

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    Quote Posted by rangersplash2.3 View Post
    ive seen that video. i cream my pants everytime lol. how your truck running? got my brakes done. i love the drilled and slotted rotors.
    my trucks runnin good i got my MSII adapter for the EEC-IV in today so im gonna start on that soon.. when i get to tunning it im gonna take loads of videos so ppl dont have to go through the frustration im going too.. lol and i took how too pics of the build.... which i know your gonna want lol.. oh and when ever you get to this point you can have my soldering iron its got a super super fine point on it..
    oh by the way if you want go pick up a dead EEC-IV and i'll trade you it for my LA2 since im not gonna use it
    The Turbo Ranger is gone. driven the Merkur xr4ti now..bagged 2nd gen coming soon

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    The Real Splash rangersplash2.3's Avatar
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    im prolly gonna run at least a LA3 in mine or if i can find a ECU from a 85or 86 SVO stang ill get that. i just got my fender today so i guess ill start on the body work for now. maybe turbo next year lol
    93SPLASH:18x9inch chrome bullitts,245\40\18 nexen tires,hurst shifter,painted 4x4 valance,fogs,pioneer DEH-9800BT,soft bed cover,flowmaster delta 40,01 cobra leather\seude buckets,C.A.I.,cone filter,vent visors,niteshaded tails&corners,repainted, 8000k HIDs,140mph speedo, OHC.
    future mods:roll pan(ready),tweeters,projector headlight\corners,20%tint,3\4 drop,racer walsh cam, turbo,new windshield,new paint,20x9chrome bullitts.
    84ranger:60s 302,C4,8.8rear,3.27gears,edelbrock carb\intake

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    alright man im gonna ripp this ecu to shreds lol
    The Turbo Ranger is gone. driven the Merkur xr4ti now..bagged 2nd gen coming soon

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    If you need a junk ECU let me know - just pay shipping and it's yours - Don't destroy a good turbo ECU!
    88 Ranger ext cab -> 88 T-C engine, LA3, T3, 3-position boost control, Volvo FMIC, Stock Ranger 5spd, Spec 6-puck, 2WD

    78 CJ5 -> 258 I6, 3spd, Dana 20 x-fer, D30 frt/M20 rear axles. 'Glass tub and fenders 31x10.5 BFG A/T tires.

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    Quote Posted by Cutlass327 View Post
    If you need a junk ECU let me know - just pay shipping and it's yours - Don't destroy a good turbo ECU!
    what type of ecu?
    93SPLASH:18x9inch chrome bullitts,245\40\18 nexen tires,hurst shifter,painted 4x4 valance,fogs,pioneer DEH-9800BT,soft bed cover,flowmaster delta 40,01 cobra leather\seude buckets,C.A.I.,cone filter,vent visors,niteshaded tails&corners,repainted, 8000k HIDs,140mph speedo, OHC.
    future mods:roll pan(ready),tweeters,projector headlight\corners,20%tint,3\4 drop,racer walsh cam, turbo,new windshield,new paint,20x9chrome bullitts.
    84ranger:60s 302,C4,8.8rear,3.27gears,edelbrock carb\intake

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    Quote Posted by x1xmythx1x View Post
    alright man im gonna ripp this ecu to shreds lol
    sell it. the LB2s sell for around 65. i just want to start with a bestecu than that.
    93SPLASH:18x9inch chrome bullitts,245\40\18 nexen tires,hurst shifter,painted 4x4 valance,fogs,pioneer DEH-9800BT,soft bed cover,flowmaster delta 40,01 cobra leather\seude buckets,C.A.I.,cone filter,vent visors,niteshaded tails&corners,repainted, 8000k HIDs,140mph speedo, OHC.
    future mods:roll pan(ready),tweeters,projector headlight\corners,20%tint,3\4 drop,racer walsh cam, turbo,new windshield,new paint,20x9chrome bullitts.
    84ranger:60s 302,C4,8.8rear,3.27gears,edelbrock carb\intake

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    A Dream Car Cutlass327's Avatar
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    I have the OEM from the stock 4cyl from 2 of my Rangers - one an 86 the other an 88. The '86 I don't think turns on the Fuel pump like it should - water leaked in on it, the other one ran fine when I pulled the N/A engine..
    88 Ranger ext cab -> 88 T-C engine, LA3, T3, 3-position boost control, Volvo FMIC, Stock Ranger 5spd, Spec 6-puck, 2WD

    78 CJ5 -> 258 I6, 3spd, Dana 20 x-fer, D30 frt/M20 rear axles. 'Glass tub and fenders 31x10.5 BFG A/T tires.

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    too late this Merkur xr4ti ecu is trashed already pulled the 60 pin from it... which by the way was hard a hell
    The Turbo Ranger is gone. driven the Merkur xr4ti now..bagged 2nd gen coming soon

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    The Real Splash rangersplash2.3's Avatar
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    i can get a LA3 for like 85.
    93SPLASH:18x9inch chrome bullitts,245\40\18 nexen tires,hurst shifter,painted 4x4 valance,fogs,pioneer DEH-9800BT,soft bed cover,flowmaster delta 40,01 cobra leather\seude buckets,C.A.I.,cone filter,vent visors,niteshaded tails&corners,repainted, 8000k HIDs,140mph speedo, OHC.
    future mods:roll pan(ready),tweeters,projector headlight\corners,20%tint,3\4 drop,racer walsh cam, turbo,new windshield,new paint,20x9chrome bullitts.
    84ranger:60s 302,C4,8.8rear,3.27gears,edelbrock carb\intake

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    Damn that was a nice ass launch. Bitch hooked
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    yea i would love to build my truck like that... but it seems a little outa my price range
    The Turbo Ranger is gone. driven the Merkur xr4ti now..bagged 2nd gen coming soon

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    2008 Ford Ranger 2.3l


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    looking for something to give me a little more go. Had a 3inch spindle lift and 32" M/Ts put on and ita a dog now...and suggestions?

    already have a bored out air box with a K&N Filter and a flowmaster 40 exhaust.

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