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CamaroCracka · 02-22-2015, 11:29 AM

Google junkyard turbo builds or something similar. There are entire sites dedicated putting turbos on using parts from other turbo vehicles. There are all kinds of junk turbos out there from diesels to ricers. If you're going to engineer you're own kit, you have a lot of reading to do.

You need to figure out how to build the hot side (turning manifolds around so they exit to the front and running the exhaust to the turbo is common), cold side (are you gong to use and intercooler), fuel maps and injectors, waste gates and blow off valves. There is a lot to it.

crysalis_01 · 02-22-2015, 12:12 PM

If it's a sohc 4.0 then explorer express makes a PD blower kit for them. Its based off the Eaton m90.

CamaroSSkid · 02-22-2015, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred 6528

Put a hidden nitrous system on it

Would this put too much stress on my engine? I dont want to completely blow it up.

CamaroSSkid · 02-22-2015, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by crysalis_01

Which engine is in aforementioned Ranger? The 2.3, 3.0, or 4.0? If 4.0 is it the ohv or ohc?

Im not too sure, I'm like 90% sure its a 3.0

CamaroSSkid · 02-22-2015, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

Google junkyard turbo builds or something similar. There are entire sites dedicated putting turbos on using parts from other turbo vehicles. There are all kinds of junk turbos out there from diesels to ricers. If you're going to engineer you're own kit, you have a lot of reading to do.

You need to figure out how to build the hot side (turning manifolds around so they exit to the front and running the exhaust to the turbo is common), cold side (are you gong to use and intercooler), fuel maps and injectors, waste gates and blow off valves. There is a lot to it.

I will look into this stuff for sure!

hotlap · 02-22-2015, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSSkid

Would this put too much stress on my engine? I dont want to completely blow it up.

This^. I see it turning into a money pit

crysalis_01 · 02-22-2015, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSSkid

Would this put too much stress on my engine? I dont want to completely blow it up.

You could get away with a 50 or 75 shot with a tune on the stock engine no problem. I wouldn't go any higher though.

pickwithaustin · 02-22-2015, 02:13 PM

IF you are unsure if you can bend pipes up to "make your own turbo," and if you've never "bent pipes up to make your own turbo," I'd say it's probably not something worth serious consideration.

essess · 02-22-2015, 08:13 PM

You wanna turbo your ranger and dont even know what engine it has? no wonder the ford guys went rough on you. If you do in fact have the 3.0l, dont even bother trying to make it fast, that motor is tank-like reliable and cheap to maintain but horsepowerwise dont waste your money. Best way to make a ranger fast is to swap an old pushrod 5.0 into it. Google the swap and get the info you need

crysalis_01 · 02-22-2015, 08:27 PM

The DOHC 4.6 will fit in the Ranger's engine bay as well.

JasonK · 02-22-2015, 09:38 PM

347 no need for a turbo....

CamaroCracka · 02-23-2015, 10:49 AM

If your replacing the engine, put in a 5.3 LS combo with a turbo. That will piss the Ford guys off.

crysalis_01 · 02-23-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

If your replacing the engine, put in a 5.3 LS combo with a turbo. That will piss the Ford guys off.

Or a 6.1 HEMI...or a 2jz...or a VQ35DE...or a 13B-REW.

That'd show...everyone.

CamaroCracka · 02-23-2015, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by crysalis_01

Or a 6.1 HEMI...or a 2jz...or a VQ35DE...or a 13B-REW.

That'd show...everyone.

Not sure what the cost is on those, but turboing a 5.3 is pretty cheap and it's an LS engine (GM like the Camaro, oh never mind). Put a 4l80e out of a truck behind it and your ready to go.

02-22-2015, 11:29 AM	#15
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	Google junkyard turbo builds or something similar. There are entire sites dedicated putting turbos on using parts from other turbo vehicles. There are all kinds of junk turbos out there from diesels to ricers. If you're going to engineer you're own kit, you have a lot of reading to do. You need to figure out how to build the hot side (turning manifolds around so they exit to the front and running the exhaust to the turbo is common), cold side (are you gong to use and intercooler), fuel maps and injectors, waste gates and blow off valves. There is a lot to it. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

02-22-2015, 12:12 PM	#16
crysalis_01 Iron fist, lead foot Drives: 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,228	If it's a sohc 4.0 then explorer express makes a PD blower kit for them. Its based off the Eaton m90. __________________ '03 SVT Cobra-SC4.6L V8 \|\| modded with mods'n'stuff

02-22-2015, 02:13 PM	#22
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	IF you are unsure if you can bend pipes up to "make your own turbo," and if you've never "bent pipes up to make your own turbo," I'd say it's probably not something worth serious consideration. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

02-22-2015, 08:27 PM	#24
crysalis_01 Iron fist, lead foot Drives: 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,228	The DOHC 4.6 will fit in the Ranger's engine bay as well. __________________ '03 SVT Cobra-SC4.6L V8 \|\| modded with mods'n'stuff

02-22-2015, 09:38 PM	#25
JasonK Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 713 View My Garage	347 no need for a turbo.... __________________ 2015 Sentra / 2015 Murano / 2012 HD Ultra Classic / 1995 Z71 / 1966 Mustang

02-22-2015, 08:13 PM	#23
essess Drives: 10 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: ri Posts: 79	You wanna turbo your ranger and dont even know what engine it has? no wonder the ford guys went rough on you. If you do in fact have the 3.0l, dont even bother trying to make it fast, that motor is tank-like reliable and cheap to maintain but horsepowerwise dont waste your money. Best way to make a ranger fast is to swap an old pushrod 5.0 into it. Google the swap and get the info you need

02-23-2015, 10:49 AM	#26
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	If your replacing the engine, put in a 5.3 LS combo with a turbo. That will piss the Ford guys off. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.