How to i boost my trucks performance?

Question

I have a 98 for ranger with a 3.0L V6. Over the summer i saved up $500 for performance upgrades. What would be the best use of that money? How much good would it do?

Answer 1

As an engine is only a big air pump, anything that makes the engine breathe easier is a gain. This may be as easy as putting a 20.00 high flow air filter on, but if you can, find a good complete system that you like. Name brand is not important, you can do a decent filter and long intake tube for less than a 100.00
Go to a muffler shop, and go with their recommendations, a high flow catalytic converter would be a GREAT improvement, If you can get them, do headers with the exhaust.
browse JCWhitney dot com for anything that fits your budget, for any little gain.
With high flow filters and high flow exhaust, you may even see some mpg gains.
(I gained 9 mpg when I put a generic high flow filter on my wife's '92 5th Ave.) AND a cool acceleration tone!!!

Answer 2

The general rule for upgrading any vehicle is to improve intake and exhaust first. One thing that most people tend to ignore is the transmission. If it is an automatic, a shift improver kit is a good idea. If it is a manual, a better clutch can work wonders. If more power is your aim though, you might want to consider not only the intake and exhaust, but also look at improving spark as well. A good set of spark plugs and wires won't set you back too much. If you have enough, you might also want to consider a spark management system. I have an MSD ignition and wires on my truck and you can notice the difference right away.

Answer 3

I have always thought that intake and exhaust are your best, cheapest bets. I would upgrade the exhaust to dual exhaust and drop in a cold air intake. The intake should cost about $160 or so and the exhaust should be around $300. These will improve the performance, sound, and gas mileage of your ranger.

Answer 4

Keep or renew your membership at the gym. Take the $500 dollars and invest in a growth type mutual fund. Trust me this is what you should do if you are driving a 98 Ranger.

If you listened to the first part, you will be fit enough to roll with a hot young lady ( Hot = less than 120 lbs) this will reduce the unsprung weight of your vehicle (assuming said previous girl-friend was heavy).

What is important here is not making your old V-6 truck go fast. Get healthy, Get rich and have fun. That my boy is the best advice any-one will
ever give you.

Answer 5

one of my former work trucks was one of these, i put a k&n kit on it and the thing demanded premium gas from then on , the ford guy said the ranger has a "hotter " chip ( at least in Canada ) so improve the induction, and get a cat back exhaust and be prepared to burn premium and tires.

Answer 6

Get a good sounding exhaust system . Dont bother hot rodding it , whats 10 - 15 hp going to do ? You will be the only one to notice because you drive it everyday. Make it look and sound good.

Answer 7

a chip and a better air intake system is a good place to start,then exhaust work,then major engine work,like they say how fast you want to go is only a matter of money

Answer 8

Fit a Chevy motor

Answer 9

i own a repair shop,and you can put a flow master exhaust system on it,and add a K&N air filter to it,and that will help it a lot amd you might be able to get a good performance chip for it also on that budget,but all of that will help it more than you would think it would,i did an up grade a while back ,and it helped mine a lot, good luck ,i hope this help,s.

Answer 10

intake and exhaust