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  1. Scrambler82

    Switching seats

    How did the Mazda/Ranger Seats fit your truck ?
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    5.0L Engine Swaps in California, can it be done !

    Hello, I haven't been around for a while but was interested in what the Members of this Site might say. I have an '03 EDGE, 4x, and want to swap the 3.0L for a 5.0L ! The swap is intended for ease of driving and possible better MPG, but not for speed or high performance. Is there a way in...
  3. Scrambler82

    Switching seats

    Yes and No ! No they are not a bolt in, the Tracks are different ! Yes... IF, the Seat Track are swapped, some bolt in and it is easier.
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    Center console armrest replacement

    You are talking about the 60/40 Bench Seat, Center Console, the one that folds up ? To think people were throwing them away only four or five years ago !
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    Motor gets really hot in idle

    OK just reread your post. Head gaskets are OK, have you done a compression test ?
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    What are the most possible motor swaps for 99?

    I did a swap on an'88 4x but nothing on the newer designs but other than special headers most 5.0's are a bolt in. L&L Products makes some great Conversion Kit but for the earlier Ranger, but I am sure there are a lot of info out there in other Ranger Forums.
  7. Scrambler82

    Back in a first gen!

    My first was an '88 STX, 4X, High Rider. After a year or so of owning and driving the 2.9L, 5 sp, and getting 15 mpg at best I swapped in a '93 5.L, auto, and my mpg went to 19-21,depending on how much I pushed it ! I always thought Ford should have made a 302/5.0L Ranger, turned out to be a...
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    Hood

    Why ! Why get rid of the best Hood Ford has ever made, maybe second best the GT500 Mustang hood was a good one for sure ? Repaint the Hood Flat Black, a different color side panel would make the scoop look larger, maybe use the body color as a side color. The Scoop as put it, is a Crowl...
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    new to builds

    I can't tell you exactly what to do but here are my thoughts on getting started. There are problems with the heads, cracks and freeze plugs, the stock computer may not handle this mods but should, and the motor should be removed from the chassis. The 2.9L is a good motor but so under powered...
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    Stage 1 camshaft Vulcan engine 3.0/182 2003

    I do remember the Buick Set Ups, up to Stage IV... I think ! Ford, indirectly has Stage setups, via SVO, now SVT, all in Book Form, they called it Stage Building at least if my memory remembers correctly, what was it we were talking about, lol ! Although Ford HAD, Stage Building, it was for...
  11. Scrambler82

    Retrofitting Services

    Hello, Old Post fer sur ! If you read this posting, two things, please ! 1) Are you still in business, do you still do Projector Retrofits in Ranger headlights, and where are you located ?, 2) Is there anyway to update the pictures (thank you Photobucket - should be against the law), I would...
  12. Scrambler82

    Best Tool Box for 02' Flared Edge

    Check out "Closer to Wholesale" I think that is where I got mine for my Steppie ! It is a one Lid type, center locked but it works really good.
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    Replacing Pictures that have gone the way of Photo Bucket !

    Hello to anyone that wants to read this and help ! I want to replace the pictures that have gone away thanks to Photo Bucket and their money hungry new policies ! How do I get into a CLOSED POST ! Do I need to send the pictures to someone or is it possible to get a Temporary Pass to EDIT...
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    Hey, How have you been ? I am on the West Coast now, SoCal,Temecula, CA. If you are ever down...

    Hey, How have you been ? I am on the West Coast now, SoCal,Temecula, CA. If you are ever down this way, please feel free to stop and say hello. I have a few bottles of Wine and a couple of beers, COLD, and would be willing to sit and talk.
  15. Scrambler82

    replacing shocks.

    I started to read every post but decided not to so if this has been said before sorry ! I don't go bu miles to replace the shocks, I feel the ride of the truck if after a bump you get a few extra bounces then the SHOCKS need replacing. Another point, don't go by stock or lift kit lengths, always...
  16. Scrambler82

    Stage 1 camshaft Vulcan engine 3.0/182 2003

    I don't understand the Stage1 Camshaft, what does it do ? What are you trying to get out of the little engine ? More Torque, more Horespower ? Just changing the Rocker Arms to 1.7 to 1's will increase Seat in the Pants Torque ! Just interested in your thoughts on what you expect !
  17. Scrambler82

    Cut out.

    As the rpms go up you may lose someone's or not get as much as you think. Exhaust need some back pressure or it may suck some of the new incoming gas out the exhaust.
  18. Scrambler82

    First pic of my 88 ranger

    Sorry I can't help you on that.
  19. Scrambler82

    First pic of my 88 ranger

    Can you get the trans, all accessories and the engine harness . Get all you can from the donor vehicle.
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    First pic of my 88 ranger

    To me the5.0 would probably win out because of the sound of the engine, the whine, and you can have any amount of power your pocket can handle. It is by far the simplest install of any motor out there, even if the motor has its own stand alone harness/computer. A new harness or one from an...
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