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CamaroSSkid · 02-21-2015, 05:37 PM

Now I know this is a camaro forum lol but in Ohio it is winter and there is a lot of snow. So I drive a ford ranger during this depressing season. I am wanting to turbo my ranger to make it into a "sleeper". Now, you might be asking yourself, why is he asking on camaro5? Well, that's because the guys on a ford forum would rather bash my idea than give me answers.

So this question goes to anyone who has experience with turbo-ing a vehicle. How hard is it to make your own turbo kit? I have access to pipe bending equipment and stuff. I am looking for a turbo guru haha. I was just wondering if it was worth attempting on my ranger. I know you guys/gals will come through, you always do!

Explit Player · 02-21-2015, 06:50 PM

I am no turbo-guru, but it will be much more expensive and time consuming to build your own turbo kit. I have no idea how well they work, but i have heard of some kids around town talking about the eBay turbos. But since the ranger isn't an already insanely powerful/ expensive vehicle, i would say give it a try, but be careful, upgrade your injectors, try and find a good cooler for the turbo, and a decent tuner. That's the general formula for a turbo. Look in to the safety systems as well, and possibly look on Youtube for some videos on how they work and what to look out for.

Best of luck. I'm in your boat too. I want to single turbo my 5.7 Ram Daily driver. If you find a decent brand who makes safe budget turbos, Please PM me as I'm curious on how the setups are for the application

Homeless Man · 02-21-2015, 06:56 PM

Ship it to Hennessy

CamaroSSkid · 02-21-2015, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Explit Player

I am no turbo-guru, but it will be much more expensive and time consuming to build your own turbo kit. I have no idea how well they work, but i have heard of some kids around town talking about the eBay turbos. But since the ranger isn't an already insanely powerful/ expensive vehicle, i would say give it a try, but be careful, upgrade your injectors, try and find a good cooler for the turbo, and a decent tuner. That's the general formula for a turbo. Look in to the safety systems as well, and possibly look on Youtube for some videos on how they work and what to look out for.

Best of luck. I'm in your boat too. I want to single turbo my 5.7 Ram Daily driver. If you find a decent brand who makes safe budget turbos, Please PM me as I'm curious on how the setups are for the application

I will for sure man. The only thing I imagine is that your engine/truck is way larger than mine so it might will require a larger turbo. I plan to heavily modify my ranger because I won't be driving it daily after this winter goes by.

CamaroSSkid · 02-21-2015, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Ship it to Hennessy

haha if only i had the money and they weren't so far away!

Gee · 02-21-2015, 07:28 PM

Go this route IMO.

christianchevell · 02-21-2015, 07:29 PM

you could ask Livernois they are not that far away.....

oldfriend · 02-21-2015, 08:31 PM

Is this big enough for what you want to achieve ?

masterguns95 1LE · 02-21-2015, 09:15 PM

Exactly what I am looking for!!

CamaroSSkid · 02-21-2015, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

Is this big enough for what you want to achieve ?

how'd you find that? that is exactly what i was planning to do. Except put it in the bed of the truck.

CamaroSSkid · 02-21-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gee

Go this route IMO.

thats pretty awesome!

crysalis_01 · 02-21-2015, 11:25 PM

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

Todd in Vancouver · 02-22-2015, 12:24 AM

I woud start with stripping a turbo system froma similar sized engine. If you've got a 2.3L then there are all sorts of turbo 4 cyl that are close to the volume. Should be fun and the haters just have NO imagination and are probably watching Seinfeld reruns still instead of working in the shop. Where men belong.

Fred 6528 · 02-22-2015, 05:28 AM

Put a hidden nitrous system on it

02-21-2015, 05:37 PM	#1
CamaroSSkid Drives: 2014 Ashen Gray 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 67	ford guys... Now I know this is a camaro forum lol but in Ohio it is winter and there is a lot of snow. So I drive a ford ranger during this depressing season. I am wanting to turbo my ranger to make it into a "sleeper". Now, you might be asking yourself, why is he asking on camaro5? Well, that's because the guys on a ford forum would rather bash my idea than give me answers. So this question goes to anyone who has experience with turbo-ing a vehicle. How hard is it to make your own turbo kit? I have access to pipe bending equipment and stuff. I am looking for a turbo guru haha. I was just wondering if it was worth attempting on my ranger. I know you guys/gals will come through, you always do! __________________ 2010 Victory Red 2LT A6 - Traded In 2014 Ashen Gray 1SS/RS M6 - Current 1998 Ford Ranger XLT - Winter Vehicle Mods so far: ZL1 Wheels Flow master American Thunder Axle-Back Exhaust

02-21-2015, 06:50 PM	#2
Explit Player IG @Brian_ _Self Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6+17'Tesla Model S Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bristol, TN : Instagram @Brian_ _Self Posts: 804 View My Garage	I am no turbo-guru, but it will be much more expensive and time consuming to build your own turbo kit. I have no idea how well they work, but i have heard of some kids around town talking about the eBay turbos. But since the ranger isn't an already insanely powerful/ expensive vehicle, i would say give it a try, but be careful, upgrade your injectors, try and find a good cooler for the turbo, and a decent tuner. That's the general formula for a turbo. Look in to the safety systems as well, and possibly look on Youtube for some videos on how they work and what to look out for. Best of luck. I'm in your boat too. I want to single turbo my 5.7 Ram Daily driver. If you find a decent brand who makes safe budget turbos, Please PM me as I'm curious on how the setups are for the application __________________

02-21-2015, 06:56 PM	#3
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Ship it to Hennessy __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

02-21-2015, 07:29 PM	#7
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	you could ask Livernois they are not that far away..... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

02-21-2015, 08:31 PM	#8
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Is this big enough for what you want to achieve ? Last edited by oldfriend; 02-22-2015 at 06:29 PM.

02-21-2015, 09:15 PM	#9
masterguns95 1LE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carson City, MI from west Texas Posts: 123 View My Garage	Exactly what I am looking for!!

02-21-2015, 11:25 PM	#12
crysalis_01 Iron fist, lead foot Drives: 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,228	Which engine is in aforementioned Ranger? The 2.3, 3.0, or 4.0? If 4.0 is it the ohv or ohc? __________________ '03 SVT Cobra-SC4.6L V8 \|\| modded with mods'n'stuff

02-22-2015, 12:24 AM	#13
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	I woud start with stripping a turbo system froma similar sized engine. If you've got a 2.3L then there are all sorts of turbo 4 cyl that are close to the volume. Should be fun and the haters just have NO imagination and are probably watching Seinfeld reruns still instead of working in the shop. Where men belong. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

02-22-2015, 05:28 AM	#14
Fred 6528 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: va Posts: 983	Put a hidden nitrous system on it