Cagey Member 36 Member For: 19y 1m 13d Posted 14/01/08 07:03 AM Share Posted 14/01/08 07:03 AM didnt really know where to post this but your all turbo guys so surely some of u would be able to help.so im pretty keen on a ranger 2x4 3L turbo diesel seeing as I gota think a bit more for work now n not play....and the ranger seems to fit wot I need all round...probly not long after I get it ill b gettin lpg turbo diesel injection.... more turque n better fuel economy will suit me just fine.what I want to know is would an intercooler upgrade make any difference on a diesel???I know they r better on petrol engines ...but if its worth it for the diesel then of corse ill look into itthanks guys Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41642-ford-ranger/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboost Member 1,204 Member For: 20y 11m 3d Gender: Male Location: Mackay NorthQueensland Posted 14/01/08 10:30 AM Share Posted 14/01/08 10:30 AM the 4x2 has a 2.5ltthe 4x4 has a 3ltthey have a front mount on them standed, so they are allready ahead of mostbut you wont get much of a gain (if any) with a bigger one. David Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41642-ford-ranger/#findComment-620456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Member 36 Member For: 19y 1m 13d Posted 14/01/08 10:35 AM Author Share Posted 14/01/08 10:35 AM they also come in 4x2 3L high rise....that's wot ill b gettin...I dont need the 4wd but I want the higher stance ...makes it easier to get onto job site n stuff.thanks 4 the reply on the cooler mate Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41642-ford-ranger/#findComment-620461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Scott www.australianflag.org.au Donating Members 6,763 Member For: 19y 9m 13d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 14/01/08 11:30 AM Share Posted 14/01/08 11:30 AM Winding up the boost will give you more power, I am sure its possible.Scotty Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41642-ford-ranger/#findComment-620507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meggs_83 Member 114 Member For: 18y 29d Gender: Male Location: Esperance Posted 18/01/08 12:03 AM Share Posted 18/01/08 12:03 AM DP have a chip or Tune box for diesel engines, makes a hell of a difference. are they common rail or not? you can always advance the pump and increase boost pressure but make sure you get a pyrometer guage Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41642-ford-ranger/#findComment-622095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iTec TEAM BA Donating Members 1,755 Member For: 20y 4m 23d Gender: Male Location: North of The Bridge Posted 18/01/08 01:19 AM Share Posted 18/01/08 01:19 AM probly not long after I get it ill b gettin lpg turbo diesel injection....I heard that's bloody expensive! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41642-ford-ranger/#findComment-622131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meggs_83 Member 114 Member For: 18y 29d Gender: Male Location: Esperance Posted 18/01/08 11:59 PM Share Posted 18/01/08 11:59 PM and s#%* you either go with one or the other. in my experience lpg is not a team player you can't get a reliable system design to run on 2 different fuel sources unless your well aware of the operating procedures Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41642-ford-ranger/#findComment-622559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Member 36 Member For: 19y 1m 13d Posted 20/01/08 11:02 AM Author Share Posted 20/01/08 11:02 AM regards to the lpgmy mechanic is running a setup on his rodeo ute torque went from 314nm to 707nm on stock boostgets 2800km from 160L of diesel n 28L of gasonly injects gas when its on boost.he charges $3700 n then u get $2000 back off the government so effectivly $1700even less if u do it urselfthe hardest/longest part is mounting the tank...takes him 1 - 2 hours to do all the under bonnet stuff...n the system is totally removable if I wanna take it out.... also has a switch on the dash to turn it on n off if u likethe system is called 'eco-shot' Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41642-ford-ranger/#findComment-623003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 2m 23d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 20/01/08 11:42 AM Share Posted 20/01/08 11:42 AM I'm pretty sure the boys at CV have done this on a couple of F-Series trucks, makes a massive difference as you say, it's kind of like NOS, so go for it, if you need any prices checked, let me know Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41642-ford-ranger/#findComment-623030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iTec TEAM BA Donating Members 1,755 Member For: 20y 4m 23d Gender: Male Location: North of The Bridge Posted 20/01/08 01:20 PM Share Posted 20/01/08 01:20 PM I'm pretty sure the boys at CV have done this..... it's kind of like NOS, so go for it, if you need any prices checked, let me knowwell obviously if its like nos they would have taken to it like ducks to water A mate of mine works for a company that is starting to do this to trucks and I am sure he said it cost something like 20k per truck Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/41642-ford-ranger/#findComment-623077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now