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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 12:08 AM
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Superchargers?

Anyone know if there is a company out there who makes a supercharger for a 1998 Ranger 4.0? Whipple makes one for the 3.0, but not for my 4.0.
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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A friend just installed a kit from X-Chargers on his '01 4.0 Ranger. Kit is well made, installs easily, about 75 hp at rear with 5-6 lbs boost, uses Eaton M62 Roots blower. Is kinda expensive at $3599. X-Charger number is 888-397-5673. Hope this helps.
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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Not the same motor. But the company you speak of might make one don't know?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 01:30 AM
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The 98 was the ohv 4.0 I believe BBK made a kit for it called the "insta-charger" or something similar.

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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 12:05 PM
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A friend just installed a kit from X-Chargers on his '01 4.0 Ranger. Kit is well made, installs easily, about 75 hp at rear with 5-6 lbs boost, uses Eaton M62 Roots blower. Is kinda expensive at $3599. X-Charger number is 888-397-5673. Hope this helps.
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Just 75 hp? Maybe I expect too much, I was thinking an easy 100 hp??
 
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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Just 75 hp? Maybe I expect too much, I was thinking an easy 100 hp??
75 horsepower at the rear wheels with a good power curve, reliability and longevity is a nice package. Beyond that, you have to start thinking about suspension/traction and other mods to support the power. Is there more power there? Sure, but it comes with a price.
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 02:27 PM
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No body makes a S/C for your 98....BBK used to make one but they no longer do. It is possible to install a S/C made for a 89-97 Ranger/Explorer...the 98s have a returnless fuel system.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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Your engine stock is only about 135RWHP (160 block HP) so 75 is more than a 50% increase.....
 
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