Best place in the world :)

I'm sure a twin turbo setup would be great too. We designed ours with a roots supercharger to utilize the bottom end since it is really designed to be a peppy daily driver with low-end towing torque. I would also think a twin turbo setup would be much much more expensive... and if it were even available, there would be lots of piping to fit. Not a 12hr install.

Yes

Just checked out the link you provided and answered my question, nice price for the kit.

So true.

+Cliff Weidel No fuel changes except for the pump (no MAF, no injectors, no tune required up to 3.5psi). You only need to install the fuel pump. The fuel pump is included in the kit.

In general, for the untuned 3.5psi setup shown, you get about 1mpg better on highway and 1mpg less in city (normal driving conditions). However, you will likely put your foot into it a bit more which wont help it.

Note also... it actually gets 18mpg highway once tuned at the 9.5psi (this video was done to show the 3.5psi setup first and other models were boosted to the 9.5).

Was it tuned the after at 9.5 ps...?

@@jpadillap9431 We had a few other models boosted to the 9.5, including an explorer, another ranger, and a mustang. I think this model was kept to the 3.5 to see longterm wear/etc. It was sold like that after we pulled the heads to inspected it. Probably had over 100k on it at the 3.5 setup when sold.

They should all work with the torque app. The one I personally use is a basic amazon Veepeak (blue shorty style)... maybe $25.

+Kempton Bryan Nope. With the fuel pump upgrade you can run up to the 3.5psi setup by just bolting it up. You can do this in 1 long day of work... I suggest breaking it up into 2 days as 2 small jobs (fuel pump/sc install) modd.me/ltstnws/the-saturday-mechanic/

+Phil Houck Hi phil. Fuel mpg is actually better on highway. City is about -1mpg (quoting stock 3.5psi boost level). For all >3.5psi setups that have a custom tune... this will depend on the fueling that is programmed. There is a high variability in the direction people go with tuning at high boost levels so I cannot say (typically they run much richer to add safety to the tune resulting in loss of mpg on boost... but at cruise it is typically better). As for MAF, the stock one has LOTS of capacity... thing is it is a 0-12v sensor (ford ecu reads 0-5). At boost levels >5.5psi... you should scale the signal down when re-tuning by using a scaler (like MAFia diablo sport) or upgrading to a larger MAF (or one that simply outputs lower voltages... like the 0-12V MAF off of an 03' cobra). Injectors are require at >5.5psi levels. You can tune to the 5.5psi with the stock ones but you are high in the duty cycle... we sell direct plug in replacements from Ford Racing that work great. Anything 39lb/hr or bigger work great. the 47lb/hr is the cheapest option.

wondering why you think that about a stock computer? Injectors of course. Ecm is fully programmable. lots make 700hp on mustangs with EEC using tweecer

We've done extensive testing on the 9.5psi setup on the 4x4 auto. We've done lots of heavy towing and various endurance tests on the Coquihalla highway. With almost 20,000kms at that setup (4x4 with auto on a 2002 explorer), we have not seen any unusual wear. That said, the stock full-size 4-door autos have been known to have excessive heat. I would recommend installing an ATF cooler regardless of supercharging. Another thing to note is that there are several other kits out there for this engine that boost to similar levels. They have all had success. That said, we believe a roots style supercharger is the way to go as the bottom-end is what makes driving fun. You can't beat the benefits of a roots style supercharger on the street (authors opinion).

And the transmission on 4x4 auto was fully stock with 9.5 psi? Just worried about blowing it up from the torque at WOT

This particular Ranger was one of 6 R&D trucks. We have now sold it to a fella in Kelowna and it is still going strong (about 250k on it now and still on the 3.5psi setup). I personally drove one of the other R&D trucks with a 9.5 boost on it. Just sold that one as well to a customer, it was running 9.5psi for 6 years, towed my personal camper around every year through the mountains of BC, and had 280k on it when we sold it. Close to 500 boosted Rangers all around the world now (Dubai, New Zealand, UK, Austrailia, Canada... most in the USA :).

sloburnful I've got the stock 4.10 gear ratio with the FX4 limited slip diff.

Should be altight as long as your not pulling more then you would with stock engine just to make sure your brakes and suspension can keep up other then that just watch the heat and youll be fine

...that's kinda what it was designed for. LOL. As the other poster suggested, the same stock tow limits apply as these are set based not on your vehicle's power, but the vehicle weight, suspension, etcetera.

Yep. Check out our website for all the details. Your model (all drive by wire electronic models), must be tuned at all boost levels. Kit is available and instock.

It's not carb certified in California, so simple answer, NO. In all jurisdictions tested, the kit meets the required emissions targets when kept to the stock 3.5psi setup with stock injectors, MAF, EGR etcetera (per feedback from many reporting customers). That said, it is designed for the track and is not certified for use in that state. Check your local state, provincial, or regional smog laws since they vary from one to the next (this kit ships worldwide). See disclaimers.

Sorry, you got the OHV engine.

Not required.

@110457217065640604505 Actually does 2.5mpg better when I keep my foot out of it. You can do like 11 mpg if you like to lay stripes :) Did 20 mpg over the coquihalla last time I clocked it. It's nice doing the entire drive in 5th too! No need to down shift. In general, with the same driving habits +1 city/ -1 hwy

+modd me this makes me want to SC my 4.0 even more lol. I am getting around 14mpg city "stock"

This video is for a supercharger, not a turbo. They sell the kit on their website.

It's pretty simple... an intermediate DIY saturday mechanic can pull it off in about 12 hours. Follow this instructional here: modd.me/howtos/4-0l-v6-cologne-supercharger-kit-install/

@@moddme968 will this supercharger work on a 94 ford ranger with the 4.0 v6?

We have an 06 7-passenger explorer running the 2.64" pulley. We will be posting a video in the next few weeks.

It just doesn't shift as much... plenty of torque to stay in 5 for most hills. You'll notice the difference.

Torque makes a whole kit

A cheap Veepeak blue shorty from amazon.

Check out Ranger forums handle "mikerider". Was one of our first customers over 7 years ago. Has tonnes of crazy offroad videos posted in the back country of Washington State (not far from our neck of the woods either). Cheers.

Check our gallery page at moddbox.com

The 3.0 can't really handle boost like the 4.0, if you're looking for small upgrades, full exhaust (headers, Y pipe, and high flow muffler or straight pipe if you want, no cat would be ideal, and keep it in that configuration, the 3.0 doesn't flow a lot so if you made it dual exhaustyoud lose exhaust velocity which hurts HP, stay with headers into a Y pipe), a cold air intake, doesn't need to be fancy, just needs to go into the wheel well so it's not sucking hot air from the engine bay. A good tune up would help also, fresh plugs, clean filters, etc. Gears If you want significant power then a 4.0 or 5.0 swap would be more logical than trying to squeeze HP out of the 3.0. Either that or upgrade to a half ton truck Hope that helps

@@benjamins9121 Like I said not looking for crazy performance mods just small changes to improve overall mpg which typically also adds a little perf as a knock on effect.

@@jeffclark5206 Yeah then free flowing exhaust, cold air intake, a tune up, and if you can get it done cheaply a tune. If you've had a car tuned before the shop will be much cheaper for returns but the first time is probably gonna be expensive

Stays connected to the valve itself, see installation manual for clarification (same as on the stock application on a 02-05 mini cooper S)

@@moddme968 some of the instructions (mustang) specify that it goes into the upper intake. but all is figured out. used a go pro and found the valve closes while under load and not parked and revving the engine.

Check out our FAQ here: modd.me/faqs/ There is a table of the Max stock to Max supercharged for each boost level. Note that actual gains are bigger in the lower rpms than when comparing max to max. Also, the rwhp and crank hp are both listed in the table, and there are some dynos posted as well (look in the gallery section if not in the FAQ)

so, how many feet did you get?

@@FuskyTheHusky81 Wish I could tell you...project hit a few snags, didn't start working on it til this past Spring, and I'm afraid I've gone full-retard on it. What should have been a month or 2 for an engine refresh and upgrade has turned into a frame-off Overland build. Engine still sitting on a stand waiting its turn. Probably Spring/early Summer 2021. 100% will report back when I have numbers!

@@MrAcuta73 Haha! glad to hear that truck is getting what it deserves! keep up the good work man!

@@MrAcuta73Ever get it running?

Which engine do you have? The older OHV engine can (probably) take more boost due to a lower compression ratio, the newer SOCH engine will have more power out the box but may need more work to modify. They're both based on the same block, the OHV uses pushrods for the valves while the SOHC uses overhead cams and taller pistons to get a better compression ratio with the same bore and stroke.

I think you have the OHV, in which case, it is not compatible.

@@moddme968yes you are right thank you

Sohc

The SOHC came in the Explorer starting in 2002. So that means you have a 4.0 OHV, that's if you're sure you don't have a 5.0 small block, they made the same HP as the 4.0 but had more torque.

The app is Torque on android and using a Bluetooth obd2 adapter

3.8 V6 was the motor in the Super Coupe Thunderbird. If you keep boost low, like 3.5-5 PSI there are no problems, the stock bottom end isn't very strong so if you run 9-10 PSI it can become a problem with beating the engine up to much, plus when you start moving the boost up more the exhaust temps get higher. But at 3.5 for example it doesn't create any problems and it doesn't beat itself up or decrease reliability/durability Also, no tune or fuel injector/ fuel pump upgrades are needed for 3.5 PSI, in my book 3.5 is ideal, it provides the largest HP per PSI improvement compared to the other higher boost pulleys, doesn't need other modifications, and doesn't affect reliability or beat the motor up.

For the 08 ST, you won't get a single code from the install. No tune required. You can run a stock tune with 91 octane and the provided fuel pump with no issues when using the low boost pulley provided. For all other higher boost setups, refer to our website (MAF, injectors, tune are required)

I have a 2002 4.0 ranger and want to supercharge it, which one is easier to do the gtp sc or the t-burd sc

its a manual ranger dude.... the stock trans will take about 250-275hp reliably. i had a explorer sport with the 4.0 SOHC and a m90 on it making 5.5psi, it was rock solid until i decided to do burnouts at EVERY stop (literally) still held up fine for that abuse for 6 months. then i nuetral dropped it while towing a silverado and sheared 1st gear right out of her.

I wouldn’t trust an automatic trans in a ranger even at stock engine

This comment an likes goes to show you how much people pay attention to a video befor comeing to opinions

+SWAUGGA 99 we have an intercooler available and the kit is pre-setup for methanol injection. We recommend cooling at >5.0psi boost levels. Lots of people running it at the 5psi with no cooling and have excellent results.

Sorry, no kit for OHV

+Russell Wait Varies depending on the installer. I'd give yourself 2 days. Could be done in 6 hours.

bullits motorsports llc No supercharger for the OHV right now. If you 're looking for something... I think there is a guy in the Ranger forums building an adapter plate but can't speak for the quality.

sammy sammich Kelowna Area.

It’s way easier to keep stock engine, I think stock the 4 L gets about 15 to 22 miles per gallon if you really try. It would also be more useful if you wanted to keep the original Dash because it uses a can bus system for the gauges

@@carloslara7452 are these motors reliable long term under boost though?

Homemade turbo setup, running megaquirt standalone. But you have to have mechanical and tuning/electronics knowledge as per pretty much any forced induction setup your going to do urself. U less u got money, then just take it to your closest speed shop and say I want a custom turbo kit, built motor etc etc.

moddbox.com

liljim jkp It's torque Pro. You'll need fully working OBD II to get the sensor data.

SCAnimation what he said. :)

Yes

Yep. It's the earlier models you need to watch for the chain guides. For earlier models, you can expect similar wear as stock, but something to watch on these earlier SOHCs. Check the Ranger forums, well documented with good instructionals on how to keep the tensioners in good health as well as how to service the chains.

see above... +1mpg city, -1mpg highway (when driving with about the same habits... hard to do though, its peppy!)

Selling a few every month since Feb 2013. Ships next business day.

Sorry, it doesnt fit the OHV

@theghost LOL

+Raptor 700 Williams (xXMechanic2013Xx) works on every 4.0L SOHC engine. Some Rangers came with the 4.0L SOHC as of 99 I believe. But some Rangers had the OHV till 2001. Check our site at modd.me and look at our FAQ page for engine bay photos. modd.me/faqs/

+Micheal153 We have looked at the 3.0L and have a design but have not brought it to market due to the level of interest at this point.

+modd me well thank you for the reply. the more I've looked I think a turbo might be better for me. I also got my hands on solid work files for a intake manifold that allow to install an Eton m90.

"Torque" app on android/google play. Great app. Worth the $4, and eliminates most of the functionality of OBDII scanners, also logs realtime data and can has great display functionality. Use it on all our vehicles.

If it’s the ohv no this truck is the sohc it’d require a different adapter set up

That sucks really was hoping I could I got ohv

@@509cr1st1an make a custom adapter plate and run an m62 or m90 on the stock lower manifold

Is there any forums or website I can look into so I can get an idea do I buy the mod box kit and just make custom adapter?

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Thinking of doing it... but idk how how it would be

The kit from Moddbox is 2 thousand, although sometimes they have sales for 1700-1800ish. An Eaton M90 supercharger can be found for 350ish, maybe more for a freshly rebuilt one, so let's say 400 probably

Also they sell superchargers as well for 800-900, they are fully rebuilt and refurbished. I personally would just get the kit from them and buy a used blower for less

My 03' FX4 tops 100mph easily....but shines blowing Ricers off the line. lol

Something wrong then lol

Same with mine 09 4.0 rwd with shell camper (topper) too like 15 to 200 lbs and tops at 100 (governed) like nothing and like it wants to go more

Not sure. Lots of Ranger enthusiasts posting videos of street racing (not condoning), but its definitely faster than the F150 with the 5.0 coyote :) At the 9.5 boost, you make more hp than the GT in the same years of manufacture.

Roberto Higuera Starts at $1999 usd for the installation kit. You can bolt it on and run it without modification up to 3.5psi with +50hp and greater torque gains. Has a crank hp potential of around 325 with stock engine internals (going to the 9.5 psi boost).

+Roberto Higuera if ur on a budget, some of the old buicks that have the 3800 motor came stock with an Eaton M90. U can get on at a junkyard ~$50. Its not top of the line but if u find a decent one u can save quite a bit

Looks like a post 2000 truck , overhead cam .pre 2000 v6s have pushrod motors

What ​@@jacobhelms6194 said. 2001/02-11 Rangers, several other models are compatible as well. Mustang/Courier(Australia)/Sport Trac/Explorer/LR3

because that was sad an boring

drive it like you stolid it !

close.... 97. :)

...what

It has a 79degC thermostat

LOL. Really not that bad for a roots style supercharger option though you must admit. Considering the change in drive-ability, towing capabilities, and fun factor... it beats all the other options available. Thing is... the setup shown requires nothing but "bolts". No tune. After selling well over 100 kits, we've seen a few people sell their vehicles (due to life change etc etc) and they can easily re-coup most of their investment on ebay or local classifieds selling their take-off kit. These things fly off the shelf used $1500 (all our R&D take-off kits sell like same day). just my 0.02$.

I am sure they do sell well. But I could turbo it at 4-5 psi for a lot less and no need to upgrade the ECU or Fuel Injectors. It'd also make more be more efficient and make power per boost since the turbo runs off the exhaust gases and not the engine.

@@jdmlegends3009 you say that till you start adding up the cost of all the parts

@@lowslo9287 For the supercharger, yes

@@jdmlegends3009 its cheap for a kit

all im saying is at least make it the standard 8... these engines are pretty well built from what i hear and the 10% makes it ~7psi... which is almost 50%

Kyle Damore I agree. But we have done lots of research and you can run only up to 3.5psi safely with a stock fuel system and stock tune. This gives buyers the ability to purchase the Moddbox kit for just $1999 and bolt on a quality salvage blower and get boosting. This is a great way to get started. The +50hp is a bit contagious though... most people go to at least the 5.5 or 8.0 pulleys as you suggest.

What?!?

Found the 15 year old that just got his permit

I should have probably checked the speed limit too :/ Thank God for forgiveness.