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by VipeR
Sun Feb 05, 2006 1:26 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Embarrasing moments in Drag racing history
Replies: 10
Views: 3148

I think they're around 8000 pounds. That's one hell of a load to carry down the track in under 12 seconds. He must have some wicked horsepower in that thing.
by VipeR
Sat Feb 04, 2006 12:22 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Embarrasing moments in Drag racing history
Replies: 10
Views: 3148

While we're on the subject, take a look at the spanking this rice rocket got.

http://www.d889.com/files/video/F350Run.wmv
by VipeR
Thu Jan 19, 2006 1:21 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Barrett-Jackson
Replies: 20
Views: 5590

Just a little tidbit of useless information in case anyone doesn't know this. The car was designated GT-"40" because the roofline was exactly 40 inches off the ground. They've dropped the "40" reference in the new production ones because they are "I think" 42 inches tal...
by VipeR
Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:14 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Barrett-Jackson
Replies: 20
Views: 5590

It looks kin to the Ferrari or Lamborghini. I guess that was no mistake since it was designed for the sole purpose of winning LeMans. It's not a coincidence it looks kin to the ferrari. From what I've read, Ferrari was dominating at LeMans, and the GT-40 was designed for the sole purpose of competi...
by VipeR
Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:34 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Adjusting the Speedometer
Replies: 8
Views: 2138

speedo gears

In the past, I've had to go by the dealer and get them. They are usually in stock, and are only about 7 bucks. I've bought them and had to shorten the tip on some of them to make them work, but they are fairly universal I think. I've got just about a complete set of them from swapping tire sizes on ...
by VipeR
Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:30 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: It runs, but the clutch doesn't completely disengage
Replies: 40
Views: 14373

If you use a 3/8 bolt with a long shoulder on it, and cut the head off or grind it round, there will be a long section with no threads that you can put into the slave. I'm sure that's not a big deal, but seems like it would be a little nicer since the threads won't be there to grab on the rubber boo...
by VipeR
Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:54 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Noise in the Stereo from ignition & fan controller
Replies: 6
Views: 2920

Radio Noise

I had the same problem with my MSD box. If I'm not mistaken MSD makes a noise supressor to kill that noise. I know I put one on mine, but I can't remember for sure if it was MSD that makes it. Try Summit, or the MSD web page and see what you can find out. Good luck. Here, I found the link for ya... ...
by VipeR
Sat Dec 31, 2005 2:33 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: It runs, but the clutch doesn't completely disengage
Replies: 40
Views: 14373

Slave Travel

Chris, You hit a very good point in one of your earlier posts. I used the external slave at first on my truck. I'm also running 36x16.50 tires, so you might not have slippage issues, but I'll relate my info and you can be the judge. As I said, I used the Total Performance kit, and I had to pre-load ...
by VipeR
Thu Dec 01, 2005 11:41 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Dana 44?
Replies: 9
Views: 2840

What Years?

Dave, roughly what year broncos should we look for to get the Dana 44 from? I'm also interested in the 44 swap. I doubt I'll do it right away, but any info on specific year models would be helpful. Thanks.
by VipeR
Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:51 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: What wears a serpentine belt like this?
Replies: 18
Views: 4641

Malcolm, from what you describe, it sounds like the belt is running up on the front of one pulley or another. Also, make sure you don't have a bent pulley somewhere, but my money is on the belt riding on the edge of a pulley, maybe because of a misalignment as Chris suggested. That would cause the w...
by VipeR
Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:35 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Neut/Rev connections different in T5 vs Ranger 5 speed
Replies: 3
Views: 1511

T5 Reverse Switch Connector

Chris, there is a round connector that has the two females that slide over the posts on the T5 Sensor. It's a flat rubber connector that has the wires coming out the side if I remember correctly. I had the connector, so I spliced that into my Ranger's wiring for the reverse sensor. It may require a ...
by VipeR
Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:02 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Detailed 89 Mustang & Ranger Wiring diagrams
Replies: 35
Views: 8648

Diagrams

Helm Publications should have everything you need. They list the 1989 EVTM for $21 which is quite a bit cheaper than they used to be. I also checked for wiring diagrams, and they seem to be discontinued for the '89 Mustang, so you're stuck with buying the EVTM, which is a great resource for wiring a...
by VipeR
Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:40 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Tach signal wire on a 94 Ranger?
Replies: 9
Views: 2439

ICM

It's located in the LH (driver's side) front corner of the engine bay, mounted on the upper radiator support, according to the EVTM.
by VipeR
Tue Sep 13, 2005 12:45 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Tach signal wire on a 94 Ranger?
Replies: 9
Views: 2439

Tach Signal

Tach signal is T/Y. Pin 4 on Powertrain Control Module to Pin 2 on Ignition Control Module. There is also a splice in that lead that splits to the instrument cluster (Tach) and to Tachometer Service Connector. All of these wires are T/Y. I have the '94 EVTM if you need these or anything else scanned...
by VipeR
Fri Sep 09, 2005 2:28 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Dual sump oil pan not working....
Replies: 13
Views: 3622

Crossmember

I had no such issues on my '94 4x4 Malcolm. I did use the Kaufmann headers, and they were very close to the crossmember, but they worked fine. The oil pan cleared just fine, and there is room between the crossmember to fit your hand in there if I remember correctly. There should be a few pics on my ...