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    New Toy.........

    So...maybe I have some issues....dark blue and chrome bumpers are my weakness.

    Bought this little gem yesterday based on a conversation and some pictures. It's from southern MD, said to be REALLY solid and has a ton of new parts. The seller actually delivered it to my friend that lives in that area. After a good look over from my buddy, he said it's WAY more truck than the $700 I paid for it.

    Specs are 1986, EFI 2.3L, 5 speed, 2wd. New parts are injectors, plugs, wires, coil, brakes, tires, battery (Optima Red Top), and other misc items. It's a no A/C truck which opens the engine bay a lot without having to remove a bunch of stuff. My boy is super excited (he's 14) and wants to know the plan for mods, Well, I have no plan other than to look for ideas. I think a basic stock style turbo system from a Turbo Coupe would be neat but I've never messed with that. V8 swaps are my thing but not sure I want to do another.

    Bob...any tips on 4cyl turbo installs? I know you did the wife's convertible.


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    Quote Originally Posted by John4cam View Post
    Ahh fuque
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    I never fall into deals like that! Congrats! Looks great!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan B. View Post
    Bob...any tips on 4cyl turbo installs?
    First tip is ...Don't, lol. Do a simple V8 swap and enjoy.

    If your hell bent on it, there are a number of paths with that truck.

    The problem is, they all involve wiring harness, adding a computer, etc.

    A donor Turbo coupe is ideal, and the easiest engine harness is fro ma Merkur.

    The better path is a microsquirt and stand alone harness on a donor turbo engine. My wifes car I did a Pimp system, but mainly because it already had a pretty acceptable harness.

    The non AC makes the turbo install better, but still not out of harms way. A stock style turbo manifold will still put the outlet elbow into the heater box. ways around that with either cutting or better yet flip adapter for the manifold.

    Lots of details with the swap, better to ask individual questions and we can discuss. See first point, V8 swap it and have fun, lol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin0660 View Post
    First tip is ...Don't, lol. Do a simple V8 swap and enjoy.

    See first point, V8 swap it and have fun, lol.
    Point taken.

    So....LS swap it?
    Quote Originally Posted by John4cam View Post
    Ahh fuque
    1985 Ranger--2WD, basic bolt-ons and tires, 11.92 @ 111mph.

    1986 Ranger--2WD, 5.0/T5/8.8.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan B. View Post
    So....LS swap it?
    do what make you happy ... not that there’s anything wrong with it.
    Bob Myers ©

    84 Capri RS Turbo -Best 1/8th - 6.24@109, Best 1/4 - 9.82@136...Still only a 4 banger

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan B. View Post
    Point taken.

    So....LS swap it?
    You couldn't handle the power. Play it safe and put a sbf in it

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    Needs low

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    i have a set of turbo 2.3 rods and pistons i'll give you if you go that route
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan B. View Post
    So...maybe I have some issues....dark blue and chrome bumpers are my weakness.
    Pretty sure just Rangers are your weakness
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ares View Post
    Pretty sure just Rangers are your weakness
    Yeah.....about that......this happened last night.

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    Quote Originally Posted by John4cam View Post
    Ahh fuque
    1985 Ranger--2WD, basic bolt-ons and tires, 11.92 @ 111mph.

    1986 Ranger--2WD, 5.0/T5/8.8.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan B. View Post
    Yeah.....about that......this happened last night.

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    And prosecution would like to rest it's case.
    Ed...
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    2004 Mustang GT - Comp Orange/5speed Best 1/4 11.94@113.64, 1/8 7.59@89.48, 1.57 60' - Best 60' 1.51, just a NA 2v

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    460 swap

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    460 CI small blocks do exist.......
    Quote Originally Posted by John4cam View Post
    Ahh fuque
    1985 Ranger--2WD, basic bolt-ons and tires, 11.92 @ 111mph.

    1986 Ranger--2WD, 5.0/T5/8.8.

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    I love it! Feed the addiction!! ����
    2014 GT Premium - Sterling Gray Metallic - MT82 - Track Pack - Glass Roof - Recaro seats - Spoiler delete
    12.76 @ 114.04 bone stock. Koni yellow coil-overs, BMR watts, LCA and LCA relo brackets, Borla S-type axle back.

    1966 Coupe - 331 stroker - Bullet custom roller cam - cam and motor installed and dyno tuned by Rodeheavers Hot Rod - Astro A5 - McLeod RXT - 486 to the wheels - more fun than my little tires can handle

    1966 Oldsmobile Toronado - currently NOT on jackstands

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    Nice!
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    do an ls swap into the bed
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    The only problem is that they are 250 miles away. The good part of that problem is that they are now setting on a 100 acre farm that my friend owns. There will be a hauling/hunting trip in my near future to retrieve the new babies.
    Quote Originally Posted by John4cam View Post
    Ahh fuque
    1985 Ranger--2WD, basic bolt-ons and tires, 11.92 @ 111mph.

    1986 Ranger--2WD, 5.0/T5/8.8.

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    Nice buy. I just picked up a 97 2.3 5 speed 2wd. So I'll be joining the ranger club. Actually was thinking about doing a turbo swap on mine as well with all ebay parts lol. But also stumped on tuning capabilities.

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    Came with performance mods already installed. Lightweight battery hold down and cone filter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by John4cam View Post
    Ahh fuque
    1985 Ranger--2WD, basic bolt-ons and tires, 11.92 @ 111mph.

    1986 Ranger--2WD, 5.0/T5/8.8.

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    Senior Member Dan B.'s Avatar
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    Stand back suckahz.....

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    But.....uh......no turbo.
    Quote Originally Posted by John4cam View Post
    Ahh fuque
    1985 Ranger--2WD, basic bolt-ons and tires, 11.92 @ 111mph.

    1986 Ranger--2WD, 5.0/T5/8.8.

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