what to do with the ranger

[sean]

I am being given a 91 or something in that year 4cyl reg cab ranger. Seems to be a decent little 2wd truck and the clutch is good as well. It was my sisters and she has put 180,000 miles on it so I know its getting tired. I gave her a heck of a deal on a 2013 escape sel ecoboost 4wd last night so I get the little truck. Whats some things you can do to make these a little more fun? I was thinking a 4.0 swap? V8 swap? Leave it alone???? lol Any ideas from you guys. If you have an idea if you can give me an idea of what you think the cost could be. I will not be doing the work my self but I know some people that do work cheep and arent afraid to take on a fun little project. Not looking for anything to crazy. Just a fun little toy.

[mustang_gt88]

Buy my 302 and put it in

[MWoods26]

I don't know why you would even waste one dime trying to make an old ass 4cly ranger into a fun little toy when you already have a couple fun cars but to each there own. Also I wouldn't be scared of 180k miles if the rest of the truck is in decent shape and you know it was took care of for the 180k. I had a couple of these for beater work trucks when I was in the equipment operators union years ago and traveled a ton for work. The little bastards run forever. Had one well over 200k when I sold it and it was still going strong just had to add a quart of oil every other tank of gas. Lol

[sean]

Your right and i may not do anything to it but to answer your question the answer is more money than sense.

[MWoods26]

I completely understand more money than sence. I got 45k dollars in an 04 cobra to prove it.

[k062693w]

Rebuild and turbo what's in it !!! Or SVO motor !!!

[BuckeyeAlex]

Leave it alone and use it as a free 180k mile beater truck. The only dime I'd put in it would be for maintenance, unless it looks completely haggard, then I might put $100 or so towards making it look a little more presentable. Lol

[NXcoupe]

My ranger has 280k on it and still runs great, still gets 24 mpg hauling. It's not a bad truck, but mine is ticking and rattling, so it's not long for this world. Mine's getting a V8 swap soon, but it's easy in the 98 ups. I want the 2.5 in it for my turbo build in my coupe. Just drive it and enjoy some good gas mileage.

[Goober]

My dad and I did a 302 swap into an 88 Ranger waaay back before the interwebs came along. It wasn't too hard to do because we made it carb'd.

[Kevin1989]

you could sell it to me for dirt cheap and I will then shoot it, and then blow it up with about 30 pounds of explosives

[m347]

V8 swap or drive it until it dies

[k062693w]

Did this in 1990 ... 86 truck !!! I won more Street races in this ruck then I can remember ... LOL

BTW The Truck is DARK Blue Metallic ... Looked Black at Night, Cool as Hell !!!

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff282/k062693w/1-23-200952819PM.jpg
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[coupegt]

Put you a small block chevy in it and be different friend did one years ago and it hooked up and ran good for a mild motor

[coupegt]

I have seen rangers with chevy power and s10 with 5.0 ford in it

[redfirepearlgt]

coyote swap with a TREMEC tranny...

[sean]

Leave it alone and use it as a free 180k mile beater truck. The only dime I'd put in it would be for maintenance, unless it looks completely haggard, then I might put $100 or so towards making it look a little more presentable. Lol

It actually looks nice. She took care of it so it wouldnt leave her in a bind. Just found out its a 96. Its that green color with base wheels. Do fox body wheels fit these things?

[sean]

coyote swap with a TREMEC tranny...

lol.... I get it. We just got that 2013 boss at work. You think they would figure anything out if it turned into a special edition 2013 boss with the gas saving one point nothing 4cyl? lol

[MWoods26]

It actually looks nice. She took care of it so it wouldnt leave her in a bind. Just found out its a 96. Its that green color with base wheels. Do fox body wheels fit these things?

Fox body wheels are 4 lug. Rangers are 5 lug but 94 and up mustang wheels will fit.

[Stangman]

Did this in 1990 ... 86 truck !!! I won more Street races in this ruck then I can remember ... LOL

BTW The Truck is DARK Blue Metallic ... Looked Black at Night, Cool as Hell !!!

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff282/k062693w/1-23-200952819PM.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff282/k062693w/1-23-200952827PM.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff282/k062693w/1-23-200952839PM.jpg

Aaron.... where'd this truck end up? Friend of mines got a small block powered ranger that looks an aweful lot like that one....

[jktruckin06]

Windsor motor and some bullitts off 05-09s

[leroy93lx]

Drive it until it dies. At the absolute most buy a set of wheel spacers and a set of newer mustang wheels. Anything beyond that is a waste of time , effort and money. It just seems much more logical to put money into the Mustang or Vette that has an actual value. To each their own I guess

[sean]

I know. But i figured the truck was free so if i put 1200 into it to make a stupid toy u that's still fun i figured no harm.

[k062693w]

Aaron.... where'd this truck end up? Friend of mines got a small block powered ranger that looks an aweful lot like that one....

I have no idea Jesse ... I sold it to a guy from around Canal Winchester around 93 ... when I sold it, It had a 3" cowl hood in primer ...

[evil8]

Prerunner it. Jump curbs and smash trashcans. Merica!!

[sean]

Lol. Twenty years ago i was in a truck like this nailing barrels driving down the highway. Those things are not vary sturdy. Loll k

[redfirepearlgt]

lol.... I get it. We just got that 2013 boss at work. You think they would figure anything out if it turned into a special edition 2013 boss with the gas saving one point nothing 4cyl? lol

Call the 2013 an eco-boss. Pull the tremec from an S197 car on the lot...

[700hp04mystic]

well you said money wasn't a option, then said you wanna spend 1200 on it? I don't see 1200 doing much more then wheels and tires,and a good tune up. lol

[sean]

Didn't say money wasn't an option but yea i have a few friends with motors taking up space and other spare parts that could have this done for around 1200.

[700hp04mystic]

Your right and i may not do anything to it but to answer your question the answer is more money than sense.

This is the same thing, right? more money then sense. LOL

[sean]

More money than since and money isn't an option are a bit different. But thank you for your input. A tuneup and some wheels could work too. Prob even for under 1200. LOL

[jktruckin06]

Use it to haul around your own dinosaur?

[sean]

Lol. I need to see if a quad will fit in the back.

[jktruckin06]

It will. Maybe not between the wheel wells.

[sean]

You think on the wells or just fit as long as the tail gate is open.

[Stangman]

Prerunner it. Jump curbs and smash trashcans. Merica!!

This!!!!!!!!!

[DeckerEnt]

Tub it, slam it, leave the 4 cyl...just to mess with people.

[sean]

I may just start hoarding parts when I can get them for a steal and some day..... sell off everything without messing with any of it. lol. Ill just be happy to put a quad in the back and get a small trailer and pull another quad behind it.

[motox159]

Put a turbo on that piece man! My neighbor has a small semi homemade trailor for $50. It does had a front axle and leaf springs on it, should be able to haul a quad on.

[sean]

Put a turbo on that piece man! My neighbor has a small semi homemade trailor for $50. It does had a front axle and leaf springs on it, should be able to haul a quad on.

Can you get me a pic of the trailer? 50 bucks sounds like a great price. Cant expect much at all for the price but a 50 dollar trailer sounds scary. Turbo sounds fun but I have no knowledge on how to go about putting one on. It is a base xl truck so no ac or power steering to get in the way.

[motox159]

Yeh man I can get you a pic in the morning an shoot it to you tomorrow. It's not too bad, might be a shy bit under 4' wide. It's about 8' long tho. I'll connect with ya tomorrow bro.

[sean]

Cool. thanks man. See how he titles it.