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Author:  Driver_WT [ May 2, 2023, 12:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ranger 2.3 Duratec Real Life Experience
Well, I have a donor vehicle. 2008 Ranger 2.3 with 5 speed manual transmission
Author:  Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F [ May 2, 2023, 7:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ranger 2.3 Duratec Real Life Experience
You might consider an early ranger/bronco 7.5 for the axle and 80s crown vic for the spindles and brakes, but 94up na miata all around makes a lot of sense for adequate capacity, less parasitic loss, and lower unsprung weight. The truck axle and brake mass are overkill for an 1800# locost.
Author:  Driver_WT [ May 3, 2023, 10:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ranger 2.3 Duratec Real Life Experience
Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F wrote:
You might consider an early ranger/bronco 7.5 for the axle and 80s crown vic for the spindles and brakes, but 94up na miata all around makes a lot of sense for adequate capacity, less parasitic loss, and lower unsprung weight. The truck axle and brake mass are overkill for an 1800# locost.


Thanks for the input. I am buying a Locost that is currently fully taken apart and it has no engine or seats, but it has been run on the track in the past. It is set up with Miata NA suspension and RX7 rear IRS.
Author:  Lonnie-S [ May 4, 2023, 11:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ranger 2.3 Duratec Real Life Experience
@Driver_WT

Congratulations on both buys (donor & Locost). Maybe it's time to start a build log?

I'll be looking forward to it.

Cheers,
Author:  Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F [ May 4, 2023, 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ranger 2.3 Duratec Real Life Experience
Driver_WT wrote:
Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F wrote:
You might consider an early ranger/bronco 7.5 for the axle and 80s crown vic for the spindles and brakes, but 94up na miata all around makes a lot of sense for adequate capacity, less parasitic loss, and lower unsprung weight. The truck axle and brake mass are overkill for an 1800# locost.


Thanks for the input. I am buying a Locost that is currently fully taken apart and it has no engine or seats, but it has been run on the track in the past. It is set up with Miata NA suspension and RX7 rear IRS.


Sounds perfect. :cheers:
Author:  Driver_WT [ May 8, 2023, 5:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ranger 2.3 Duratec Real Life Experience
Thanks guys. I will check out a build log. I am not the best at documenting and taking pics. Seems like getting the work done takes enough time.
Author:  Culkin [ January 23, 2024, 5:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ranger 2.3 Duratec Real Life Experience
Thanks for the info John. Greatly appreciated. I will also be starting with an entire Ranger, so I can duplicate much of what you have in this post.
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