LilBJessup
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- Aug 30, 2016
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- Location
- Virginia
- Vehicle Year
- 1989
- Make / Model
- Ranger
- Engine Size
- 2.3L
- Transmission
- Manual
I am very curious. I have a 1989 ranger 2.3 4x4 and I have to get onto the interstate everyday. I wind my little 4 banger up and send it on the ramp, holding up traffic. It is a 4x4, 5 speed and I am not trying to race this thing, but I just want some umph. I have read that the stock heads are a little congested from the factory and have pondered the thought of getting a spare dual spark head and machining it. I'm talking a gasket match and polish. Maybe even have it milled to increase the compression. If I did this would it make a difference at all? Would the stock piston and rings handle It? I don't want to turbo my truck because I take it offloading a decent amount. Turbos and sand dont get along very well. Has anyone ever done this to their 20+ year old motor?