Hands down…simply the best motivational story I’ve ever heard! Thanks for sharing the getting passed by a double wide story🤣🤣. I could literally picture it from start to finish.

You rock dude. My son and I are building a 97 2300 Mazda. Would love to see more.

I love your take on the walkarounds. Nothing wrong with them, but more enthusiasts need to get out here!

Best motivation for my turbo 2.3 fairmont build.

I have a 1986 ranger with a circle track 2.3 running a carburetor it was a friends backup motor when he ran mini stock mustangs. Its a super fun rig sounds like a v8 at idle does super fun burnouts.

I love this. Your ranger reminds me of mine. I have a 84 Ranger with a 87 turbo coup head, and a 94 block. It’s got a carb, I would love to do a draw through setup one day.

Good job.

Yooooo itttsss my man!! I use a tcoupe trans in my courier and am happy with the crispy shifts!!!

Going back 4-7 years hot rod mag , had a protour story , read bout a mustang 2.3 twin turbos on it. Did wheel stands ect.

Definitely do the T5 swap. I got a 87 Ranger with a 2.3 dirt track motor daily driver been getting parts for a t5 swap Planning on a turbo down the road .. love the channel

great story

Good job

Love rangers

in my profile pic I quite literally did the same thing to my 99 2.5l, threw "junk parts" at it $55 rebuild kit for a free holset H1E turbo out of a combine that burned to the ground, it all sticks out atop the hood, charge pipe that happened to work out of a dumpster, stock blown through maf stock injectors running high on pressure with an adjustable pressure regulator, I bought an air fuel gage as a tool to monitor the fuel efficiency and it loves every bit of 10lbs and a tad rich yet, all in all this truck I beat the piss out of it and love every min seems to really like the turbo on it cleaned everything up and drives much better now

Yo man I stumbled on this video looking for turbo manifold flips for my Mazda b2500. I'm doing the same thing you are to this truck. Your description of being passed by a house had me laughing so hard my 98'b2500 (basically a ranger but fancier) 2.5l is just as slow. And I've done a full lowering kit just supplying parts. I would love to see you doing a long block swap because I'm planning to run my truck under boost till failure. Would love to see how you do it! Great videos man I'm a subscriber now

I love the channel man love the videos, put some ratty slicks on it and send it . When you break it then put the t5 in it 👌👌

I just found a 1998 Ranger StyleSide with power windows, door locks, and mirrors. It has the 2.3L Auto Transmission. I’m going to get it ready to do Auto Cross on the weekends by lowering it 2” up front 4” out back, C-Notch the frame, exhaust, intake, plugs, pro charger, inter cooler, and transmission cooler, 18x9 mustang wheels w/ 275x35 BFG tires, it’s missing a rear bumper so I plan on picking up and painting a new rear bumper, detailing the interior, replacing the interior carpet, replace the stereo with a touch screen Apple CarPlay unit, 4 speakers, 2 tweeters, and an 8” sub, shorty antenna, add hood struts, tailgate struts, full size matching spare, explorer rear axle, wilwood disc brakes all the way around, then when the budget allows a 2.7L ExoBoost Engine Swap from an F150 and the 10 Speed Auto, and then a full frame off restoration after that with full custom paint… It’s a project truck that I’m really excited about because it’s small, compact, and nostalgic for me since my 1st truck was a 1996 Ranger Splash Single Cab with the 4.0 Auto and 3.73 gears 24yrs ago.

i have a 93 2.3 ford ranger wanna turbo what turbo would that be?

Lots of questions. Best way to contact you. 👏 on your videos.

Love to see it go 8s with the least amount of mods as possible . Then a t5 swap!

I got a 93 ranger as well, has the 2.3 with a 5 speed in it, complete dog of a truck, I contemplate every day that I'm going to put a small turbo in it to at least run the speed limit on the highway pretty consistent and improve gas milage lol

What do you use for piston rings on stock turbo pistons? I have a turbo engine I want to freshen up the bottom end on and don’t want to spend the money on cp pistons.

What? No fire? LOL. Would love to see a T5 swap. Thanks for the great content.

would love to see the t5 sway!

Yes, please do a full T5 swap video! I'm wanting to do the same to my '89 Turbo Ranger.. It has an '85 XR4Ti engine in it

Hello I have a 93 ranger 2.3. Just got looking forward with it. I need a transmission cross member

T5 would be cool. I’ve been thinking about doing it in my Ranger. The truck trans don’t like shifting above 7K rpm. Not sure a T5 would either?

sleeper ranger build. 10's would be hilarious. it can run a 18 and i would still watch it

Hp estimate?

Recycling is a very economical way to go!

I got a 95 ranger and put a turbo set up on it but I don’t have a PCM it cuts out. Where would I go about finding one?

Oh my god I just cracking here, cause house passed me. ))))))

Twin plug?

I've been tossing the idea around of swapping my b2500. It runs great but lacks the HPs!!! I saw this and thought about doing a head swap and turbo stuff from a 2.3. Everything I've read about the two is they are the same except the stroke. what is your opinion?

I have a 98 b4000 4.0 v6 i want to turbo. You have suggestions for where i should look for turbo parts

Hey bro! Just a quick question, i recently bought a 96 ranger, it had some problems, like bad brakes, and difficulty in controlling the vehicle, i gave the truck a check-up and fixed all problems, now the hood is untouched, am i able to turbo the 96 ranger right off the bat?

This truck made me subscribe just now lol 😍 I have a 95 2.3 5 speed ranger I want to turbo but have no idea where to start ... 🤷 Nothing stupid crazy maybe 200 to 250 hp 🤷 no idea good shi buddy

Can you tell me what header your using on the ranger to keep the ac

Hey man I got a slightly high milage 97 2.3 ranger that I'm thinking about turboing do you have any advice or knowledge on where to get an manifold and like what I should put in it to handle some boost

I want to see that stock trans puke its guts first lol, i think a set of slicks and a 5500rpm clutch dump would either snap the input shaft or be a helluva launch. Having something like that you dont really care about, is almost quick enough to keep up with a house and you can beat on but still keeps going with minimal repairs is always the most fun. I still like watching cars/trucks like those run more than pro mods because its completely relatable to my early days at the track.

I have a 2000 2.5. What would be your choice for ecu tuning. I’ve built Boosted Hondas but never a ford.

Haven't modified many Ford motors yet ,but; I would like to build a Ranger extended cab for work use , hauling 55gallon drums of liquid , pulling a utility trailer full of firewood , etc. I'm considering going a 5.0 transplant or a 2.3 4spd turbo setup. I am not familiar with these Ranger setups with the 2.3 . Are these engines the same as the Pinto 2.3 motors ??? From experience in drag racing , I remember a well known racer from Ohio named " OHIO George Montgomery " who drag raced the pinto 2.3 engines with nationally known success with turbo's when there was very little technology for turbochargers. At that time George said that these motors were so tough in stock form that you could run 20 lbs of boost with a stock block , rods and crank , which he did and he hammered these motors !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What can you tell me about the differences or similarities of these motors regarding block , crank ,rods and heads ??!!

Hey man I love your videos I don’t know if you read your comment there is a really beautiful super low mile 93 mustang four-cylinder in my area but it’s NA Is the motor the same as the turbo motor I’m wondering how far that would be to turbo it I’m sure I can find a turbo parts car locally

What size turbo you used how many pounds of boost I've got a 98 mazda b2500 with 2.5l that needs Sim extra horses under hood

T5 build would be great but what does that stock m5od hold?

Found your video as I am setting out to turbo my 2001 Ranger 2.5L. Would you happen to know if a turbo manifold from a 1992 Mustang 2.3 will work on the 2.5? Thanks!

Driving a 2.3 on the interstate with hills is like being in a nascar race and you're always gonna lose, but you better be ready

found your channel in the youtube wormhole, building a 2.3t for my ranger you just lite a fire under my ass to finish it. just sub'd

Can you send the links for the turbo and positions because I have a 94 and I know exactly why at your talking about when it comes to the hill

Do these ranger 2.3s have forged pistons?

“Blew the dust off a piston from the floor and installed it” 🤣

I drive this same 93 2.3 on the interstate every day, she goes fast downhill! I need to turbo it but was concerned about the ECU, what ECU are you running in this? Would love to know where I could get one

I got the same exact truck in stock form I wanted put a 5.3 in it , but that looks cooler , how much money you got in that build

I have a 1987 mazda b2000 would like to do something for performance.

Would a 5 speed from a 83-87 S 10 hold up to a turbocharger 2.3 ? I need the shifter location as close to fire wall.

T5 SWAPPP!

Lol I know the feeling l

Hey man, if you’re trying to part with any of your spare’s, I’ll be looking to get a Turbo/header/accessories over the next couple months for my 84 SVO.

What were the injectors out of

I’ve beaten myself up looking for one of the old school cast iron turbo exhaust manifolds for a 2.0L EAO. Trying to avoid building one out of 321 Stainless. I do have a head, exhaust manifold (RFE6) and complete intake - minus the throttle body that came from an XR4Ti. I left the 2.3 as it was already built and apparently already .030 with Sealed Power pistons - blown head gasket. Useless to me…Chip showed up while I was taking parts and he got the computer and harness. I just don’t really want to put a 2.3L in my 72 unless I really have too. The car has been in the family since 74 and I just want to mild build the 2.0L with under 7lbs of boost. Any suggestions on who to turn too on the exhaust for a 2L without having to turn to guys in the UK? I’ve already read the forums.

I need a pic of that manifold so I can weld one up for mine.?.?

What kind of ignition system you running? Stock DIS or did you install a distributor?

Building a 1999 Ranger with an Audi 2.2T engine and 60/62 turbo. Goal is 450whp on pump gas.

Did you have to change the tune on it

Did you have to tune this at all after? Or could you run it without a tune for the time being?

I would love to see an ihi swap.

I feel attacked. One of my few 2.3 videos is a idle video.

Are you still using the factory DIS?

can you tell us about the pimp ecu

I got a 2.5 turbo the only direct between the 2.3 and 2.5 is the stroke lol

Hey. I’m only commenting because you told me to.

Hey man just wanted to poke your brain for a minute. Ron Francis harness batchfire ,ms3, .30 over has rods and pistons, boport stage 3 head with 2.1 cam, FIC 775 injectors, Garrett gtx3576r, t5 swap 8.8 rear end 373 gears and we're making about 85hp we're scratching our brains if you have any input on what possibly could be our issue I'd so greatly appreciate can send pics if need to thanks in advance

Have any more factory forged pistons that you’d be willing to sell?

What cm housing do you run? Love the channel watched for a long time keep up the great videos 👍

Are you a member of the SVO fan page on FB or the turbo Ford fan page gearjammer?

T5 swap it is my vote. Then maybe a stock '79 draw-thru setup comparo....

hey Matt!

I saw a guy with a t5 in a v8 ranger that used an s10 tail shaft on his mustang t5 and the shifter was in the stock position

What ecu are using in your setup

Heck yeah man t5 swap that thing, it'll be more fun knowing that you have a t5 in it with the shortest throw shifter on Ebay 🤪 I was waiting for some clips of you just literally walking around in circles like u were lost in the middle of an empty field 🤣😂

Where did you remount the coil DIS coils…?

Hi, im gonna be buying a 2.3l ranger soon and wanna turbo it, I've never done it before and would like help

What all would I need to turbo a 97 2.3? I’m not looking at a bunch of hp but I’d like to run like 5-6psi

This isn’t a walk around it’s a talk around

You can't put any power thru a ranger transmission?

Man I got a 95 stock and it just got a tune /cold air / muffler and it made 165hp and top speed was 127mph

T5 swap!!! Please

I had a 1977 Ford courier and I swear I could not kill it

Past by a house! Hahaha I totally get it though my moms 97 2.3 is a complete turd

Hahaha it's the story

Funny story! I've never been passed by a double wide, but I have been hit by a parked car.

A help comment

I have 4.10s in my 97 2.3 ranger and it will do 100 with ease and i can pass and go up hills with no problem

Yeah I find it hard to understand why they put such a low powered engine in a vehicle

T5 it

Shungbwa

😅😅 you got passed by a double wide..

I don't think you can.

Double wide just ran outta your life .

I say try to kill it first.