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Apr 19, 2003 | 02:16 PM

ilranger

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Hi Everyone...I have a 94 4x4 ranger xlt ext. cab w/ 4.o L and I am planning on lifting it this summer 6 inches. I'm just curious as to how much MPG some of you have lost due to bigger tires .... by the way I'm planning on putting on 35's. Any tips that you could give me to improve my gas mileage would be helpful. Also would different gear ratios help as well ?

Apr 19, 2003 | 05:33 PM

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Not only would MUCH lower ratios help, they are imperitive. The 4.0 is not a powerhouse (personally, I dont like how it spins the stock tires that come on a ranger). Your truck will be an absolute dog without 4.10's at least! I would even venture to 4.56's. When you lift a vehicle, and throw big 'ol meats on, gas mileage shouldnt be on the forefront of your mind. What are your plans for this truck? Street truck with offroad look, or offroad truck with great performance? As for mileage, gotta get a high flow air filter, and a catback. I would get a set of headers, and a high flow Y-pipe/catalytic convertor too. You might even consider upgrading your ignition to an MSD system.

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Apr 19, 2003 | 05:57 PM

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Hey Wheelma1...thanks for the post...here's my reply

I am pretty much lookin for the street truck with the offroad look. I also wanna go muddin from time to time jsut for fun. I'm not real worried about the gas mileage...I knew I Was gonna lose it. ****, never really had it from the start. I'm just lookin for new ways to improve it. I already got a K&N air filter and soon after I lift my truck I'm gonna get a 40 series flowmaster muffler. Probly in the future I will get a high flow catalytic converter. What is this MSD ignition system you talked about ? Will the 4.11 gear ratio bring my gas mileage back to normal after I fit on 35's ? I really don't know a whole lot about trucks. Thats why I'm here gettin advice. With that said, any other sugestions you have I Would appreciate it.

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Apr 19, 2003 | 06:58 PM

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Do you happen to know where the 4.0 liters powerband is(rpm wise)? Depending on where it is, that should tell you what gears to get. An MSD ignition system is a stand-alone ignition upgrade. It consists of an ignition amplifier, new wires, and a wiring harness that pretty much allows plug and play installation. The amplifier does just what it sounds like, it amplifies the spark energy, duration of spark, and amounts of spark per stroke. You get a much hotter spark, and it will fire that spark up to 6 times per compression stroke. It ensures complete combustion. It gives you more power, better fuel economy, and will eleviate all stumbling, misfires, etc... Its a real nice unit. Most people upgrade their ignition coil at the same time. As soon as I finish paying off the complete stainless exhaust system I just bought, I am buying the ignition for my truck. As for 4.11's retaining your stock feel or mileage, that all depends on what you have for tires now, as well as your current drive ratio (I would assume 3.55 or so). Thats all I have for your now. If you have any further questions, you can post em here or private message me.

Rich

Apr 19, 2003 | 07:01 PM

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If that link doesnt work (which it looks like its already been redirected to motorhaven by one of the admins, just type the link I gave in your browser). Its a pretty decent site.

Rich

Apr 19, 2003 | 08:07 PM

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Rich,

Thanks a lot for all of your heplful information. I think I ahve a good idea of what I want to do with my truck. I guess it justs comes down to having enough cash to do it all. Thanks once again for all your help.

Apr 22, 2003 | 04:30 PM

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The brand new ranger offroads mostly come with 4:10's that's with a more powerful 4.0L rolling on 31 in. tires. Even them don't seem that all impressive. If I were you with that 94, putting on 35's I don't think I would want anything less than say 5:13's. I don't know if you can get 5:13 for rangers or not. But that is just my opinion.