are these any good?
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are these any good?
hey all, i'm thinking about getting something like this for my ranger, are they any good? and if so has anyone heard anything about this one? thx
my specs:
1997 ford ranger
3.0l V6
5 speed
my specs:
1997 ford ranger
3.0l V6
5 speed
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sorry
here it is
http://www.kustomz.com/cat1.html#faq
you'll have too copy and paste the link, it won't go there if you click on it
here it is
http://www.kustomz.com/cat1.html#faq
you'll have too copy and paste the link, it won't go there if you click on it
Last edited by techguy21801; Nov 14, 2004 at 06:08 PM.
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well, it would probapbly work, but for $100 its a bit much, you could get a conical k&n style filter at autozone and some p.v.c. and build your own for less than half that, i'll bet. ive been meaning to do it myself but havent had a lot of fabrication time on my hands. i dont know if it was here or at therangerstationdotcom but someone had a tech article with pictures concerning this modification.
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Looks a lot like mine, but a lot more expensive.
http://maticuno.com/pictures/fordintake1.jpg
Mine cost $35 from Cosmo Racing, and I built the box myself.
http://maticuno.com/pictures/fordintake1.jpg
Mine cost $35 from Cosmo Racing, and I built the box myself.
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Combined with my 2.5" cat-back exhaust I can notice a little bit more of a kick once she revs up into her power band. What it mainly did for me was give the truck a nice throaty growl. Of course you won't get as much of a sound difference without an exhaust upgrade either. Intake and exhaust mods should be done at the same time for the best noticeable effect.
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Hmmmmm....
Thanks maticuno.I guess it's a matter of spending the bucks fixing up an oldie with no assurance of success, or a new truck. Just hate to lose an old friend that's in really good shape.
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How old are you talking about? Fixing up an old friend is very rewarding, especially if you have the money to make it a kick butt truck. It's always great when you have what people think is an old beater and you prove them dead wrong. Of course...once I have saved up enough of a down payment, my Ranger is being traded in for a brand new one. So do what will cost the least amount of money and result in the nicest vehicle possible.
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I have that filter from kustomz. It gives it a little more go at the top of the powerband, and a bit better sound. I feel it was worth it at the time because it takes less than 15 minutes to install. It might be a tad pricey, but it's still cheaper than an entire intake. Also check out this site, very similar, but much cheaper.
http://www.ifab.net/products/mafadapter/30fk.html
http://www.ifab.net/products/mafadapter/30fk.html
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Well, this "old beater" isn't that far from showroom condition, as I've taken very good care of it since I bought it new in April of '94. The problem is that, periodically, I get "new truck fever" and go out and annoy salesmen and end up with even more appreciation for what I already have. After driving several new trucks and cars, it makes the old 4 banger feel a bit sluggish by comparison. This will pass soon, I suppose, but it is fun.
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