1992 Ranger 5.0 V8 Cobra

[Pikespeak67]

The fenders were made by Hanneman Fiberglass. They also made the fiberglass bedsides.

[liftedranger1989]

love it were did you get the front fenders and how much

[Pikespeak67]

The front fenders were initially purchased from Fab-Tech, however, in researching the rear bed sides I found out who actually made them. I'm unsure whether they are still available because these were purchased 8-10 years ago.

Anyway, check with Hanneman Fiberglass. Very well made, but do require some finish work to make them look good.

[4c6rs]

hey, im building my own 88 ranger prerunner and i wanted to see if you could tell me where to find those fenders you have on the front of your ranger. i cant seem to find them and i need them for the front and back. thanks

[HXCENDURO]

nice body lift

[ozzy610742010]

i rosted my set of 35's with the 4.0 v6 91 ranger

[Pikespeak67]

Thanks, I sold the truck to my best friend who is having it painted. It's getting a killer custom paint job, and should be done soon. We're going to try to get it in a magazine. I went to the forum you suggested. I'll see about getting some stuff posted. Thanks for the post.

[jacobxstanley]

sick gen 2. Even though you sold it, you should get on fordrangerforum. com and upload some pics and tell us about it. everyone there would love it!

[dantheman1546]

dude, gay ass walk around, learn how to do something cool like a burnout.

[Pikespeak67]

@dantheman1546 I don't recall asking for your opinion! You know, I looked around and I don't see your V8 Ranger. Oh I see, you're one of those guys who doesn't have anything, so to make yourself feel better, you surf around on Youtube criticizing other people's stuff. Nice!

[SSFTC]

@dantheman1546 i agree, a burnout would of been cool

[Pikespeak67]

@SSFTC The truck runs well but, have you ever tried to roast a set of 37's. It would take more than a semi radical 302. The purpose of this video was to compare it's original height with it's current height. It used to have music until WMG got a hold of it. If you saw any of my other videos, you'd know that I am more than capable of driving.

[85bmw528eguy]

Please...Someone disable WMG music...pricks!

[Pikespeak67]

I know right!! It was VanHalen's Too Hot for Teacher, and at the end you could hear the engine running.

[NotYour94Ranger]

Damnit WMG...

[Pikespeak67]

Thanks, The truck is at the body shop (finally getting a sweet paint job). We'll post some pictures or videos by spring. :)

[hide0everything]

im diggin the 37 by 8.5s lol

[Pikespeak67]

Thank you. It was a lot of fun to build. My friend just bought it from me. It's at the body shop right now. It's been built now for about 4 years and it's finally getting a paint job. I'll get some pictures up when it's done.

[hondakillas]

that thing looks sick man nice job..

[sharkman0427]

i love you dad your the best i love your subaru haha

[Steveo2491]

I have a 1995 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0 V6 5 speed manual 4x4 manual locking hubs. im going to slowly modify it into a road legal trophy truck.

[Pikespeak67]

@Steveo2491

Sounds like fun.

[Steveo2491]

You should get a wider wheel base. much better for rock crawling and fast turns. less weight getting thrown around.

[Pikespeak67]

@Steveo2491

Gee thanks for the advice. This Ranger is a 2wd. I recommend you check out my Pikes Peak footage. I know how to go fast around corners. :)

[jordtizzle]

@Pikespeak67 why would u lift a 2wd?

[Pikespeak67]

@jordtizzle Why do people feel the need to surf YouTube and criticize other people's stuff? There's an entire division in Desert Racing and in Off Road Racing devoted to 2 wheel drive trucks with trick suspension and lots of wheel travel. You are free to build your truck how ever you like, as am I.

[hauntedmemorie]

i lost my v-8 ranger in my divorce...85 ranger...38,s..351w with holley contender intake, 750 double...got pics on my facebook

[MrRnizio1]

The small ranger remins me of mine. Mines a 91 same colour(tan/beigh) ext cab 4x4. Haven't seen it in the same colour except for on this video.

[crvtlvr1]

too bad it has a body lift. what made you put that on? not trying to sound mean, just curious. was it to fit the large tires?

[Pikespeak67]

@crvtlvr1

Yes, to fit 37" tires on a Ranger requires larger wheel openings and a lot of lift. I'm fairly happy with the height. I would like the rear to be a little lower, but have not worked on this truck for a while. I have been focusing on the Jeep.

[FORDGTFANATIC]

@Pikespeak67 give it to me!!!!!

[m2haze]

nice truck except idk how much i like the ifs. how does it hold up because i've had hoorrible experiences with ifs

[Pikespeak67]

@m2haze

I actually raced a Ford Ranger on Pikes Peak with modified I-beam suspension in it. It worked great and was very predictable. The suspension on this particular Ranger works well. I am happy with how it drives and handles on the road. It has double shocks in the front and all urethane bushings. Thanks.

[samsfiveo]

Why didn't you show the "Cobra V8"? Does it really have a V8 in it, how does the engine run with a cobra computer (flashed for 5 speed) running the AOD?

[Pikespeak67]

Yes, it does. You could hear it before they took away my sound. The flash for the transmission is irrelevant. The AOD is not computer controlled. It's only electronic feature is a speed sensor.

[71highboy]

how much money total into your build?

[Pikespeak67]

During the 5 year build with some attention to detail and quality stuff, over $30,000.

[dimebag699]

dam nice truck

[papabugs71]

Yup, I see fabtech makes lifts for the 2wd Rangers, but only for 98's & up.

How is the AOD holding up ?? Any mods to the tranny ?

[Pikespeak67]

Well, I only have just over 1000 miles on it since I finished the build, however, the transmission is working well. I had it re-built by a local transmission shop and told him what I was doing with it. He made some mod's to the tranny based on his knowledge of the weak links inside. We added a smaller torque converter for a little more stall. The only thing I don't really like is the throttle valve.

[Hotarihanzo]

yeah the 2.9 was a tough little V6 ive got a friend with one of the old 2.9 FI engines in his ranger, although my 2.3L 95 ranger could outrun it, then he changed the rear end to a Bronco set up, doesnt have much top end but it can launch pretty dam decent, i used to stay infront of him from the launch but now i have to catch and blow by him in 3rd lol, then got mean and built my motor for 8.5 compression and a T4 turbo lol, at redline in 5th gear the truck is supposed to run 150-160mph not sure

[purpelmunkie]

nothing can outrun a 2.9 ;) lol

i love my 2.9

[MRStrokeme]

anybody know if and or how hard it would be to drop in a 300-6 into a 91 ranger?? any frame or body work?? i just want to swap out my 2.3 with the motor and tranny from an f150 that had the 300 with a manual tranny.....any info would be apreciated..thanx

[Pikespeak67]

I'll give you some basic information regarding your question. The 300 six cylinder is longer than a 302 V8. There are already clearance issues with the V8 that would be worse with the 300. With my V8 conversion, I had to move the radiator forward. You could gain back some room by mounting the engine further back. You will need to fabricate the motor mounts, and trans mount. It's possible that the stock exhaust manifold will work. It's not impossible, but will require custom fabrication.

[MRStrokeme]

yeah i figured there would be clearance issues and im not to worried about the rad and stuff. i plan on running an custom headers anyways with an exhaust turbo.. so i plan to do a bed mounted rad..its alot of work but im willing to do it...thanx for the reply buddy

[iminsane84]

lets here the truck oh wait the MUSIC FUCKED THE SOUND UP!!! but the truck looks great

[ankousrange]

hi man im looking to find a ford ranger of these body style rangers i was wondering if you could tell me were you found your cow hood and the fenders if they are the baja fenders can you also let me know what v8 swap you did did use one out of a mustang or out of a explore or a crate moter and did you use a plug and play wireing harnes?

thanks

[Pikespeak67]

I know what you mean. I have a 1994 with the 4.0 Liter with 33's on it, and it runs just fine. The 2.9 was a great engine for it's time, but not quite enough for 35's (at least without some serious gears) =)

[shortaccord]

My 88 is on a 6" Skyjacker lift that was sort of pieced together and 3" bodylift. But mine sags in the rear lol 35's are as big as I can get to fit without rubbing or trimming. But I'm thinkin about goin down to 33's (2.9L doesnt have enough power)

[Pikespeak67]

I just checked. It's a Fabtech lift, It may not be available still for this year Ranger. I think this lift was around $2,000. if you can get it. Fabtech makes some great stuff. Good luck.

[ATeam56]

my dad has the same truck, how much does a lift kit usaly run for them?

[stag460]

Nice ride, I have the same color ranger ext. cab I built with a built 1970 429 big block for mud drags. I a'm planning to find a way to try to download some video of some drags i've been in. Again, nice ride................

[Pikespeak67]

Thank you for the comments. I would love to see pictures or video of your Ranger. I had a radical Ford Ranger with a 351 C in it. I used to race it up Pikes Peak. You can see some footage of it under my user name. Pikespeak67. Let me know if you get some footage uploaded. Best Regards.

[racerbizoehm]

no sound, crap

[Pikespeak67]

Thank you for the comment. Fords Rock. Check out my other videos for a RADICAL Ranger I used to race up Pikes Peak!

Pikespeak67

[Pikespeak67]

Thanks for the comments. Fords Rock!!

[Heneryfordrules]

Have Two myself great Trucks nice job keep up the great work, Go Ford

[Pikespeak67]

It's an AOD out of a late eighties Ford. The AOD is sorta like a C4 with overdrive. Many street rodders use this tranny because it has the benefits of having overdrive, without all of the modern electronics. It's an easy install. B&M makes a shifter for it. I had to wire the speed sensor into the truck's computer, and there is a throttle valve on the transmission that must be connected to the throttle linkage (Lokar makes a universal throttle valve cable that you can use).

[jcav7003]

hey nice ass truck im in the middle of a 302 swap in my 99 ranger 4in sus lift and 3 body but what kind a tranny did oyu use?

[Sierrafox17]

i found a 4.0 v6 out of a 95 115k miles for 120 bucks im going to swap it into an 87 ranger i dont know alot about trucks yet so i figure ill crawl before i walk.

[codylovesfords]

every time someone has teacher playin in the background that drum thing at the beginning always makes me think its the car running lol

[sawyer975]

hahaha same here

[codylovesfords]

haha

[ndubb1]

need to make an in cab driving vid

[Pikespeak67]

I agree with you. That is next on my list. I will have it posted by spring.

[Pikespeak67]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, it's a little over the top, but that's what I had in mind when I built it. It's not a daily driver. And, yes it is street legal. If you want to see a Ranger that isn't street legal check out other pikespeak67 videos. Thanks.

[jmanwild]

hey fantastic looking truck im jealous...

djn00nan is a little overboard but whatever it is a cool lookin ranger. is it street legal?(plated)

[Mark37251]

Damn nice truck man. Very nice work

[djn00nan]

i got half a hard on, thanks (94 explorer 6inch lift, locked 8.8,3" straightpipe 410s and 35's fender "touch up") those fiberglass fenders make it look sick, i love old rangers

[Pikespeak67]

Thanks for the comments, Fords rule!! Are there pictures, or videos of your Explorer on YouTube?

Greg

[lacooko]

are those eagle alloy 102 series rims?

[Pikespeak67]

The wheels on the Ranger are 17X8 Weld Stone Crushers, which, as I understand have been discontinued. As I recall, Weld Wheels closed and was sold to another wheel company, I believe it was American Racing. I think those wheels may be available again under the American Racing brand.

Thanks, Greg

[Maranellolt7]

lol at the beggining of the song i'm like is that the sound of the truck or what, the first part sounds like an engine with cams.

[Pikespeak67]

I have always thought the same thing every time I hear that song. That's partly why I used it. It sounds a lot like a Top Fuel Dragster. If you listen to the engine after the music fades, you can hear the cams, but not quite as radical. Thanks for the comment.

[bobleownzz]

i no me too lmfao! n yea the end u hear it sounds good

[Magnuspire]

The song is supposed to sounds more like a v-twin.

[chemostrincougar]

yeaahh I thought the same thing

is it the engine with a big cam or is it a song

also what song is it

[ADAMyz533]

no the song is hot for teacher, by van halen

[rsn1473]

thanks for the link! it was great help towards my truck!

[rsn1473]

where did you get the fenders??? please comment back?

[Pikespeak67]

The Fenders and Bedsides are made by a company called Hannemann Fiberglass. Type that name into Google and you will find it. They are well made. I hope this is helpful.

Greg

[edgreeson65]

sell the FORD and boy a JEEP

[Pikespeak67]

I have a Jeep.

[broncodrock12]

4x2 come on

[Pikespeak67]

Come on what?

[bykerboy223]

rangers are the shit, i have a 1991 2.3L and it still goes like hell

[1RyanDeLong1]

I have a 92 ranger with a 2.9L and it still goes like hell too haha~

[woodythegoalie352]

u guys got the 4x2s? my 4.0 roasts em and kicks major ass. i love rangers man

[tys87ranger]

sweeeeeeeeet

[blacklight6989]

nice rangers, good to see another RBV owner that uses a ranger the right way

[admiraljimmy]

Nice stuff man, real nice rangers rule the road on and off baby! Got a 94 3L myself, it needs some work but it still tears up the dirt man! I got so much mud on her once you couldn't even tell it was grey, good times man.

[Pikespeak67]

Thank you for the comments. Ranger's definitely rule. If you like this one, there is other Ranger footage posted on YouTube as well. Type in Pikespeak67 in the search and check out the Pikes Peak footage. Make it a great day!

[2008PowerStrokeF450]

hehe...Dr. Jekyll turns to Mr. Hyde lol

[Pikespeak67]

That's a good one. That was my main purpose for shooting the video was to compare what it looks like now to what it used to look like. Thanks.

[Mudroverranger]

i have a 92 ranger with the 4.0 and i have a 3 inch body lift running dunlop mud rovers and that truck will go anywhere

[Pikespeak67]

Ranger's Rule!!

[AKJAMMIN]

widen your stance dude

[zpardee]

hah wow dude - I def. thought that the drums in the beginning was the exhaust. I was concerned. But nice truck! I'm lifting my 99 4x4 ranger this summer. are those all terrains?

[Pikespeak67]

I have always liked the beginning of that song because It sounds like a Top Fuel car. If you watched the video till the end, you can hear the truck running. It sounds a little like the song only much quieter. The tires are 37X12.50 X 17" BFG Mud Terrains on 17X8" Weld Stone Crusher wheels. I did the video next to a stock Ranger to show the difference.

Thank you for watching.

[admiraljimmy]

Yeah that's a great song too man always crank up the volume when it comes on!

[5766410]

at the begeining i tauhg it was the truck runing i was like wtf lol

[dirtrider259]

haha yeah me too

i thought that thing had a fat cam or something haha

[SpllassH]

Yla velocidad?

[savage69000]

sweet vanhalen- hot for teacher!!

[offroadranger4x4]

thats a sweet lookin ranger