I've had my ranger for 4 years now and been running 91 tune, cv fab downpipe, cv fab intercooler, mishimoto CAI, mishimoto oil catch can, turbosmart BOV and it makes amazing power with no issues.
Thanks for the guide, I've been able to plan my build effectively with it. Got the livernois tune, roush cold air intake, mbrp dual rear exhaust, and turbosmart dual port bov. I'm about to add the afe big mouth intake, with the velossatech ram air scoop, cvf downpipe, cvf intercooler, and cvf hot/cold pipes. Shes flying wonderfully as is, and gonna dyno it once everything is complete.
@@8020Media really help brother. I got my 2017 year model (2.2 ) ranger remapped with borla full exhaust already. Now i plan to upgrade my turbo intercooler, turbo charger and inlet turbo pipe..all inspired by your video..👍🇵🇭
I bought my truck used it supposed to have some kinda 5 star tune, had 12,000 miles when I got it. It’s a 2020 I changed the intercooler and pipes last winter and my turbo went out yesterday at 25,000 miles. Not sure how much aluminum ran through it but it’s not looking good. Not sure if it’s the tune or it was just a bad turbo.
@ will do I got the new turbo on, the Mishimoto pipes are shit. Super thin the tab they weld on to bolt to the engine will break if your off road much I had to reweld mine. I ran outta light today but I’m going to drop the oil and start with fresh oil on the new turbo tomorrow.
Does any of this change if you tow a 4500lb (loaded) travel trailer? Just got a fresh motor at 50k miles when my bone stock engine had a cyl 4 rod bearing issue (knocking). Thinking of doing the Ford tune this time around. Radiator and intercooler I may do regardless of tune for Vegas summers. Never overheated but could feel the heat soak.
@8020Media good to hear. Also was thinking of gearing to 4.30 range. That and a tune probably be great with 33" tires. The Foreman even told me he ran a tune on his 2019 (now he has a Ranger Raptor). Said he never saw a 2.3L have a rod bearing issue so I'm thinking it was a tolerance issue maybe from 2021.
Ok all this talk about reducing load on the turbo and not a word about charge pipes. The factory turbo to intercoller pipe necks down to about 1-1.5 inchs while the rest of the pipe is closer to 3 inchs. This is the best starting mod for these engines. Also under 2 grand if you have a shop do it, yes i have priced it out, the down pipe and intercooler will cost about 1 grand each to have installed. So a diy 2 grand truck charge pipes, intake, cat back exhaust. And for drive ability add an throttle controler and bov upgade. I have this and a catch can and would bet you i am puttingat least 325 hp and almost 400 in turge to the ground.
i'll save you some time. Go CV Fab Charge pipes and Intercooler unless you have a complex and need Mishimoto. They run great and cost way less than others. Worth it. -2022 Downpipes are slim RN for the 2022 Rangers. I have the Tremor 22 and only SPD makes a bolt HF DP for like $700. CV Fab should have one soon for way less. 2022+ DP's are not the same as the 2019-2021's. Catless would be best and can be fab'd - MBRP Exhaust sound amazing. Quiet at cruise but Scream at WOT. Boria are loved by the Rowdier crowd. - The throttles suck on Ranger unless in sport mode. Pedal tuners help. - Unleashed or EMS seems to be some of the better tuning options. Mountune, Lovernois, 5 star, are the go to more many people. - Run E30 fuel if you can. Lower temps, cleaner, and add 20-30WHP when tuned. Gas mileage will suffer but if that is a issue what are we doing here. If you really need, you can add a ethanol sensor to the vehicle with a Fuel it kit upgrade. i did but it is a pain in the ass with out correct tools and purpose built fittings. * I have a JB4 that can alone push to about 318WHP as a piggyback plug and play. It gets better boost but the trans is still stock feel. Added a Ford Tune and that helped the shifting and response. dyno'd at 330WHP /390 TQ. Could be at 340WHP Now. The intercooler came after the Dyno numbers and it really did add power. Custom tune is my next go to. I wanted to play around with the JB4 but left me just wanting more. If your don't want to break warranty, a jb4 leaves no trace as it doesn't flash your ecu.(In theory at with a Ford tune, should comply with warranty work as long as the dealer doesn't know about the jb4 and you had them install the Ford tune). a JB4 It also has a pedal adjustment that helps with the laggy stock throttle response. Custom tune fix everything for cheaper than what I did. The low end torque is powerful on the Ranger but they all poop the bed past 4500 RPMs. Even the setup I have. Only a custom tune can push out the power curve properly. In all, the truck is crazy fun for what it is. I can chase down Coyote F150 as is. Cheers.
CV Fab and SPD make down pipes for your model. There are several intercooler options you can choose from. I went with ESP on my 19 ranger and it’s amazing. CVF and mishimoto are options and are expensive. As far as tune goes, I wish I would have went with Oz tuning. It meets every need you’d want.
Great video, thank you. Simple yet very solid and effective advice. I currently have a CAI and Intercooler, still need the tune. Alas , I believe there is no Carb compliant downpipe for us poor souls in California, unless you are aware of one. Keep on keepin on!
@8020Media .... sounds good, will do. Ranger is coming along quite impressive. So far all mods have been for function, over fashion. Other mods include: turbosmart plumb back bov, fox 2.0 front and rear with camburg tubular uca's and deaver hd leafs, shrockworks skids and rock rails, rokblox mud flaps, rcv front axles, and full synthetic oil. (Camp mod: SuperPacific X1 camper shell). ... really looking forward to eventually installing overland magnaflow exhaust and tying it all together with the Ford Performance Tune.... Then I would call it good all around, and start thinking about wheels and tires (currently on stock chrome 18's and oem Hankook's). 2.5 years and hard work to get this far on the build. Has been fun to put together. Thank you for the interest 🙏🏼🤙🏼
@@tribalseanI wrote a bunch of stuff, but TH-cam sucks the video ended and an ad played erasing my 2 paragraphs. Good work on your truck. Mine still has 2 years full warranty and 2 years of full service maintenance plan on top of the standard plan. So I have 2 years to plan mine out . This video is probably where I'll start, I would like bigger wheels just to get extra ground clearance of the axles, Ford told me when purchasing truck that it would be very expensive for them to do it, my Ranger has the 17"rims, they said I'd have to upgrade the rims, so 18" plus the larger tires would likely give me the extra clearance I want. Then Ford or a good tuner would have to adjust computer/fuel measuring and speedometer measuring for the bigger wheels. Fun times ahead.
@brandonsheffield9873 .. I know what you mean. I've learned to have to wait for video and ads to finish before writing anything. I found my Ranger on carmax, so no extended warranty for me. I think you can keep the 17 size wheels, just need a zero or more offset. Our stock ones come as -55. The fox 2.0's are relatively affordable, I recommend upgrading the upper control arms at same time to allow more freedom of movement. The Ford tune sounds like a blast, we'll worth the 91 octane requirement. Thanks for the kind words. Take your time and do your research. The build is definitely part of the fun. Keep on keepin on
R - We have an article on intercoolers: tuningpro.co/2-3l-ford-ranger-intercooler-upgrade-guide/ For tuners: Livernois or 5 Star. All depends on maintenance. An intercooler is great for reliability and longevity. Also depends on what kind of tune you are running.
I'm doing the math based on the increase hp numbers you're giving for each mod and the sum total is not equaling 400hp. Am I missing something? I'm getting 365hp using the higher end range numbers you gave.
The Ranger can detect the quality of the fue,l adjust timing and other performance functions to increase power without additional tuning. More octane, more power. Also running premium grade fuel protects the motor from ware.
This is for discussion sake, and I’m not a smart ass! So if you have time, I’d love to get your opinion on this : I was under the impression that the intercooler is actually pretty decent and you’re better off just upgrading the hot and cold pipes from the intercooler with better diameters and less sharp turns. So from a performance standpoint, I think intercooler is a huge expense when you can get so much more bang for the buck by just doing a few other things. This is for discussion sake, and I’m no expert believe me! But I would replace the hot and cool sides of the intercooler pipes and throw on a exhaust that exhaust really does choke on the muffler and there is more to be had this exhaust is given credit. Every other car I’ve had, the exhaust is good for maybe 3 hp and it’s only sound so conventional thinking for sure! In this particular application, I would challenge you to put on an aftermarket exhaust, specifically one of the better ones like Borla or Roush and checking the performance gains. I have to tell you that I believe it will be more than an intercooler. Now the cooler sounds like it’s for safety and that can’t be overlooked! So I don’t disagree that it’s a worthwhile mod but it would be probably one of my last ones, if at all. I would go with - Cold air intake - Higher flowing/better intercooler piping - Borla exhaust (or one that is high-quality) - Hi flow downpipe which for me is going to be a lot of fun lol I live in Cali and at least right now. I have some time but eventually it’s every two years to swap. - Tuner!! I would imagine that I would come out just a little above you. But if my motor blows up and your stays together because of the intercooler, then yours was the better move. I actually put in an oil separator because to me that is insanity to allow oily residue to get everywhere. I feel like that is more important than the intercooler. Especially if you’re running a downpipe, plus called their intake, and if you added my intercooler suggestion, which it’s just the piping not the Intercooler itself. I don’t know if you saw it but Whipple has an intercooler upgrade and possibly pipes… It is extremely underwhelming. It’s about the most dollar per horsepower/torque I’ve seen. And the thing is these trucks have a lot of parts that have great bang for a buck Do you have any general thoughts or did I type too much? Sorry about that by the way.
Laughing at all that seriously believe a CAI does much more than 2 rwhp 😂 come on it's a 4 cyl Ranger NOT a Coyote powered Mustang. If you wanted a powerful truck you should have bought an F150 3.5 or Coyote
I've had my ranger for 4 years now and been running 91 tune, cv fab downpipe, cv fab intercooler, mishimoto CAI, mishimoto oil catch can, turbosmart BOV and it makes amazing power with no issues.
S - Nice! Thanks for sharing your mods.
What kind of tune do you have? Asking cause I’m in between the FP tune or livernoise
@Mikeymike66 I've been running a 5star tune for the past 4 years. Has been great.
S - Thanks for coming back and sharing your experience!
How many miles?
Thanks for the guide, I've been able to plan my build effectively with it. Got the livernois tune, roush cold air intake, mbrp dual rear exhaust, and turbosmart dual port bov. I'm about to add the afe big mouth intake, with the velossatech ram air scoop, cvf downpipe, cvf intercooler, and cvf hot/cold pipes. Shes flying wonderfully as is, and gonna dyno it once everything is complete.
H - Hell yeah! Sick build. Keep us updated.
how about adapter kit to put the 5.0 in the 2.3 hole
company does it in Australia.....not cheap....5.0 Coyote.
The 2.3 ecoboost is a great motor.
Ford did it right!
R - We've definitely seen some good ones.
And what about the 2.0L EcoBlue (Panther) of the previous gen Raptor. Could it be good to mod as well?
L - We'll add it to the list.
Nice one brother..your new subscriber and im from Philippines and have ford ranger 2.2..you channel really enlightens me..thank you!❤
B - Thanks for the feedback and support! We hope our videos help.
@@8020Media really help brother. I got my 2017 year model (2.2 ) ranger remapped with borla full exhaust already. Now i plan to upgrade my turbo intercooler, turbo charger and inlet turbo pipe..all inspired by your video..👍🇵🇭
B - Sweet! Keep us updated.
I bought my truck used it supposed to have some kinda 5 star tune, had 12,000 miles when I got it. It’s a 2020 I changed the intercooler and pipes last winter and my turbo went out yesterday at 25,000 miles. Not sure how much aluminum ran through it but it’s not looking good. Not sure if it’s the tune or it was just a bad turbo.
4 - Sorry to hear... Keep us updated.
@ will do I got the new turbo on, the Mishimoto pipes are shit. Super thin the tab they weld on to bolt to the engine will break if your off road much I had to reweld mine. I ran outta light today but I’m going to drop the oil and start with fresh oil on the new turbo tomorrow.
4 - Thanks for taking the time to share your experience!
Does any of this change if you tow a 4500lb (loaded) travel trailer? Just got a fresh motor at 50k miles when my bone stock engine had a cyl 4 rod bearing issue (knocking). Thinking of doing the Ford tune this time around. Radiator and intercooler I may do regardless of tune for Vegas summers. Never overheated but could feel the heat soak.
6 - The mod list wouldn't change if you're towing or not. Keep us updated!
@8020Media good to hear. Also was thinking of gearing to 4.30 range. That and a tune probably be great with 33" tires. The Foreman even told me he ran a tune on his 2019 (now he has a Ranger Raptor). Said he never saw a 2.3L have a rod bearing issue so I'm thinking it was a tolerance issue maybe from 2021.
i just saw your video, and pretty good information. It would be better if you add some images or short videos when explaining. Good job!
H - Thanks for the feedback!
I wish I could have that for my 2017 3.2L 4x4 5-speed Auto Diesel
J - You can!
So the big question is where do I go to get all these upgrades done? Where are you located?
0 - We don't have a shop. But I'm sure there are plenty around you.
Ok all this talk about reducing load on the turbo and not a word about charge pipes. The factory turbo to intercoller pipe necks down to about 1-1.5 inchs while the rest of the pipe is closer to 3 inchs. This is the best starting mod for these engines. Also under 2 grand if you have a shop do it, yes i have priced it out, the down pipe and intercooler will cost about 1 grand each to have installed. So a diy 2 grand truck charge pipes, intake, cat back exhaust. And for drive ability add an throttle controler and bov upgade. I have this and a catch can and would bet you i am puttingat least 325 hp and almost 400 in turge to the ground.
D - Thanks for sharing. This is our opinion. Of course, everyone is held to their own.
Needed this video I just got a 2022 ranger gonna try all these out
G - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it helps. Keep us updated.
i'll save you some time. Go CV Fab Charge pipes and Intercooler unless you have a complex and need Mishimoto. They run great and cost way less than others. Worth it.
-2022 Downpipes are slim RN for the 2022 Rangers. I have the Tremor 22 and only SPD makes a bolt HF DP for like $700. CV Fab should have one soon for way less. 2022+ DP's are not the same as the 2019-2021's. Catless would be best and can be fab'd
- MBRP Exhaust sound amazing. Quiet at cruise but Scream at WOT. Boria are loved by the Rowdier crowd.
- The throttles suck on Ranger unless in sport mode. Pedal tuners help.
- Unleashed or EMS seems to be some of the better tuning options. Mountune, Lovernois, 5 star, are the go to more many people.
- Run E30 fuel if you can. Lower temps, cleaner, and add 20-30WHP when tuned. Gas mileage will suffer but if that is a issue what are we doing here. If you really need, you can add a ethanol sensor to the vehicle with a Fuel it kit upgrade. i did but it is a pain in the ass with out correct tools and purpose built fittings.
* I have a JB4 that can alone push to about 318WHP as a piggyback plug and play. It gets better boost but the trans is still stock feel. Added a Ford Tune and that helped the shifting and response. dyno'd at 330WHP /390 TQ. Could be at 340WHP Now. The intercooler came after the Dyno numbers and it really did add power. Custom tune is my next go to. I wanted to play around with the JB4 but left me just wanting more. If your don't want to break warranty, a jb4 leaves no trace as it doesn't flash your ecu.(In theory at with a Ford tune, should comply with warranty work as long as the dealer doesn't know about the jb4 and you had them install the Ford tune). a JB4 It also has a pedal adjustment that helps with the laggy stock throttle response. Custom tune fix everything for cheaper than what I did. The low end torque is powerful on the Ranger but they all poop the bed past 4500 RPMs. Even the setup I have. Only a custom tune can push out the power curve properly. In all, the truck is crazy fun for what it is. I can chase down Coyote F150 as is. Cheers.
D - Thanks for taking the time to type this out. It'll certainly help future viewers.
CV Fab and SPD make down pipes for your model.
There are several intercooler options you can choose from. I went with ESP on my 19 ranger and it’s amazing. CVF and mishimoto are options and are expensive.
As far as tune goes, I wish I would have went with Oz tuning. It meets every need you’d want.
B - Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and helping out other viewers!
Which plug and play tuner is the best for these ?
G - Livernois or 5-star
Do you have a list of suggestions on the brands you would recommend for these products?
J - We have brands in our article: tuningpro.co/best-2-3l-ford-ranger-performance-mods/
Great video, thank you. Simple yet very solid and effective advice. I currently have a CAI and Intercooler, still need the tune. Alas , I believe there is no Carb compliant downpipe for us poor souls in California, unless you are aware of one. Keep on keepin on!
T - Thanks for the feedback! Keep us updated on the build.
@8020Media .... sounds good, will do. Ranger is coming along quite impressive. So far all mods have been for function, over fashion. Other mods include: turbosmart plumb back bov, fox 2.0 front and rear with camburg tubular uca's and deaver hd leafs, shrockworks skids and rock rails, rokblox mud flaps, rcv front axles, and full synthetic oil. (Camp mod: SuperPacific X1 camper shell). ... really looking forward to eventually installing overland magnaflow exhaust and tying it all together with the Ford Performance Tune.... Then I would call it good all around, and start thinking about wheels and tires (currently on stock chrome 18's and oem Hankook's). 2.5 years and hard work to get this far on the build. Has been fun to put together. Thank you for the interest 🙏🏼🤙🏼
T - Hell yeah! You're building it right.
@@tribalseanI wrote a bunch of stuff, but TH-cam sucks the video ended and an ad played erasing my 2 paragraphs. Good work on your truck. Mine still has 2 years full warranty and 2 years of full service maintenance plan on top of the standard plan. So I have 2 years to plan mine out . This video is probably where I'll start, I would like bigger wheels just to get extra ground clearance of the axles, Ford told me when purchasing truck that it would be very expensive for them to do it, my Ranger has the 17"rims, they said I'd have to upgrade the rims, so 18" plus the larger tires would likely give me the extra clearance I want. Then Ford or a good tuner would have to adjust computer/fuel measuring and speedometer measuring for the bigger wheels. Fun times ahead.
@brandonsheffield9873 .. I know what you mean. I've learned to have to wait for video and ads to finish before writing anything. I found my Ranger on carmax, so no extended warranty for me. I think you can keep the 17 size wheels, just need a zero or more offset. Our stock ones come as -55. The fox 2.0's are relatively affordable, I recommend upgrading the upper control arms at same time to allow more freedom of movement. The Ford tune sounds like a blast, we'll worth the 91 octane requirement. Thanks for the kind words. Take your time and do your research. The build is definitely part of the fun. Keep on keepin on
Do you have recommendations for the 4 parts required ?
B - We have an article that will assist here: tuningpro.co/best-2-3l-ford-ranger-performance-mods/
Which plug n play tune u using
I - We like the SCT products.
2.7 on ford ranger good to mod as well ?
E - Even better. We have a 2.7 EcoBoost Mod video that will help: th-cam.com/video/OAoyI3yXRKg/w-d-xo.html
What brand intercooler and tuner would you recommend?
Will these mods lower how many miles the engine will be able to reach?
R - We have an article on intercoolers: tuningpro.co/2-3l-ford-ranger-intercooler-upgrade-guide/
For tuners: Livernois or 5 Star.
All depends on maintenance. An intercooler is great for reliability and longevity. Also depends on what kind of tune you are running.
Do you like the Ford Performance Pack tuner?
R - It'll work. We gave our favorites.
can you send me specs on parts or where do i buy rhese parts
L - Which parts? We have recommendations on the article linked in the description.
I'm doing the math based on the increase hp numbers you're giving for each mod and the sum total is not equaling 400hp. Am I missing something? I'm getting 365hp using the higher end range numbers you gave.
R - We are saying 350.
Do I HAVE to use Premium fuel? I know I do not HAVE to use Premium fuel stock though.
J - I mean, no you don't HAVE to, but it's recommended.
@@8020Media Are you saying that even stock you would put premium fuel in a 2.3 Ranger or do you mean the Ranger that was moved to 350HP ?
J - Nope! Minimum octane rating is 87. However, once mods get thrown into the picture, it's recommended to increase the octane rating.
The Ranger can detect the quality of the fue,l adjust timing and other performance functions to increase power without additional tuning. More octane, more power. Also running premium grade fuel protects the motor from ware.
D - Very well said. Thanks for the insight.
Someone explain the downpipe mod
M - What are you wanting to know about it? This article goes a little in depth on downpipes: tuningpro.co/best-2-3l-ford-ranger-performance-mods/
The intercooler is the first part to replace!
4 - It all depends on what your goals are.
@@8020Media That's where I started, known it will be the choke, for making power.
4 - Not a terrible idea from a reliability standpoint. Just some people may not be wanting to add a ton of power.
This is for discussion sake, and I’m not a smart ass! So if you have time, I’d love to get your opinion on this :
I was under the impression that the intercooler is actually pretty decent and you’re better off just upgrading the hot and cold pipes from the intercooler with better diameters and less sharp turns.
So from a performance standpoint, I think intercooler is a huge expense when you can get so much more bang for the buck by just doing a few other things.
This is for discussion sake, and I’m no expert believe me! But I would replace the hot and cool sides of the intercooler pipes and throw on a exhaust that exhaust really does choke on the muffler and there is more to be had this exhaust is given credit.
Every other car I’ve had, the exhaust is good for maybe 3 hp and it’s only sound so conventional thinking for sure!
In this particular application, I would challenge you to put on an aftermarket exhaust, specifically one of the better ones like Borla or Roush and checking the performance gains. I have to tell you that I believe it will be more than an intercooler.
Now the cooler sounds like it’s for safety and that can’t be overlooked! So I don’t disagree that it’s a worthwhile mod but it would be probably one of my last ones, if at all.
I would go with
- Cold air intake
- Higher flowing/better intercooler piping
- Borla exhaust (or one that is high-quality)
- Hi flow downpipe which for me is going to be a lot of fun lol I live in Cali and at least right now. I have some time but eventually it’s every two years to swap.
- Tuner!!
I would imagine that I would come out just a little above you. But if my motor blows up and your stays together because of the intercooler, then yours was the better move.
I actually put in an oil separator because to me that is insanity to allow oily residue to get everywhere. I feel like that is more important than the intercooler. Especially if you’re running a downpipe, plus called their intake, and if you added my intercooler suggestion, which it’s just the piping not the Intercooler itself.
I don’t know if you saw it but Whipple has an intercooler upgrade and possibly pipes… It is extremely underwhelming. It’s about the most dollar per horsepower/torque I’ve seen.
And the thing is these trucks have a lot of parts that have great bang for a buck
Do you have any general thoughts or did I type too much? Sorry about that by the way.
I did it after the intake and exhaust but it would have been one of the first things. certainly in hot climates. Heat soke is thing on the Ranger.
I have 380hp for less than 800.00😅😅 bucks
D - Nice. What all have you done?
How? :0
What mods?
Owen wilson as a mechanic
M - Lol. thanks.
@@8020Media How could you not respond with "Wow."?
Laughing at all that seriously believe a CAI does much more than 2 rwhp 😂 come on it's a 4 cyl Ranger NOT a Coyote powered Mustang. If you wanted a powerful truck you should have bought an F150 3.5 or Coyote
J - It can when paired with a tune..
@8020Media 'paired' keyword 'paired' with not on its own 😂
J - We address this SPECIFICALLY in the video.. mention it twice, when combined with a tune. Not sure what you're trying to get at
I think what hes trying to say is he can’t afford anything listed above … but with out “telling” us
@cr00k3d55 that is correct I'd rather have a roof over my head rather than a bland $80k truck