1994 RANGER SPLASH
Fun, Fast and Useful!

I bought this truck in 2000 with 39000 original miles on it from a dealer in Ohio. Ever since buying my 91 Ranger new and telling them the styleside F150 bed would look great shrunk down on a Ranger I've wanted a splash.  After getting a few things in line I found this one and set out to learn and have fun.  I've done almost all of the modifications listed by myself and been able to maintain its functions as a truck as well.  It has been garaged every winter and only saw Wisconsin road salt on very few occasions.

Stock Specs:
    4.0L V6
    2wd Auto
    Cruise
    Tilt
    Air
    8.8 Rear End

Modifications:

• BBK Instacharger
• BBK 66mm Throttle body
• BBK Ceramic Coated Headers
• 30# Ford Racing Injectors
• 70mm PRO-M Maf
• Taylor/Vertex Blue Plug Wires
  
• Custom Intake w/K&N Filter
• Powder Coated Valve Covers
• Cervini's Cowl Induction Hood
• 4*4 front fog light valance w/ non-functional lights(could be wired up however).
• 17inch Cobra R Rims
• Toxiko Shocks
  
• Stainless Steel Brake Corporation rear disc conversion kit.
• Single piece driveshaft conversion.
• Auburn L/S Differential.
• SVT Differential Cover
  
• Autometer Fuel Pressure and Vacuum Boost gauges in APillar pod.
• Splash Graphics Removed.
  
• 4*4 transmission oil pan.
• Rear lowered 2 inches, front stock.
• New front springs(came with two different types on it)
• New rear leaf springs(too much torque with slicks at the drag strip).
  
• Sony CD Player, front speakers are MB Quart, rear are stock.
  

Performance Info:

I ran a best of 15.1 on the quarter mile. The truck can run 15.5's all day with me. Last trip out was cold and I was unable to break under 15.7.  This is down from 17.1 relatively stock. A lighter person running has consistantly taken 2 tenths off my times that same day. I have had it on Gingerman Raceway a couple of times and it did better than I had expected.  With the light rear end it tends to lift the inside tire on corners but still did quite well.  The upgraded shocks helped it from the bouncing and serious nose dives it was doing on the drive home.

Dyno Results:

I've run this several times on 2 different dyno's(both dynojets).  In its current configuration it made 196 rwhp and 333ft lbs of torque. Stock rwhp is estimated at 117 depending on what math you use for parasitic loss through the a4ld and rear end.

Overall Condition:

Using KKB.COM's guidelines I rate this in GOOD shape. No known major mechanical problems and only minor paint/body issues.

Mechanical:

There is only 1 known bug that I have not yet worked out, that is when decelerating from highway speeds, the engine rpms start bouncing at 45mph down to 35mph and then its fine.  I believe this could be fixed by either a chip with the proper fuel curve or by going back to 24 or the stock 19# injectors.

Interior:

I am a audio buff from way back and started the planning of the system to put in. The rear wall covering is out but do have all the parts for it. The arm rest was removed for quicker access to the rear for my kids, I also have that as well. Overall the interior is in upper fair to good shape.

Exterior:

Other than normal wear and tear there are a couple of minor paint issues:  Drivers side door has 3 chips out of it on the trailing edge.  The passenger side door was dinged when putting a ladder away.

Condition History:

This vehicle was in a accident prior to my owning it. When looking under it, some parts have new stickers on them and the rear bumper is bent since purchase. A carfax lookup confirmed that it was in some sort of accident.  Trying to track it down led me to a dead end.  Since owning it I have had 2 minor accidents, 1 with a deer and 1 with another vehicle resulting in the front grill and headlights being replaced, along with both front quarter panels and the drivers side door. No major damage to anything, just paint and body.