Thread: 3.2 Ford Ranger Transplant.

Originally Posted by Cammo

Any word on how yours is progressing, Mark?

Long sad story best told after a 6 pack. MLD

we have been very busy with work commitments, shows and trying to move into our new premises
the engine is now running on a stand and programmable, next step is to fit it into vehicle. shall keep you posted
shouldnt be to far off but we do have mountains of work in front of us which takes priority over this project

Working vehicles have engines that produce just the right amount of power and torque to get a job done. You see to much power and too much torque leads to broken drive components. If any of you ever drove a truck loaded at payload you would say that its underpowered not realizing that truck will pull that load all day, everyday and be relaible. The truck could be built with a bigger more powerful motor but then you risk your drive train. The 3.2 in the rangers reads well on paper and no doubt would pull a lot better than the 2.2. However the 2.2 has proven itself in the transit which is renowned for high milage and hard work. The 3.2 is in my opinion not necessary in the defender, mine wont ever win any races but it pulls heavy loads and does it whilst producing low egts and being quiet frugal on fuel. Thats the other thing working vehicles have is decent fuel use, too much power and a working vehicle becomes a not so working vehicle as its to expensive to run. My opinion

Originally Posted by grinna1965

we have been very busy with work commitments, shows and trying to move into our new premises
the engine is now running on a stand and programmable, next step is to fit it into vehicle. shall keep you posted
shouldnt be to far off but we do have mountains of work in front of us which takes priority over this project

Awesome work, thanks for the update

Originally Posted by 1nando

Working vehicles have engines that produce just the right amount of power and torque to get a job done. You see to much power and too much torque leads to broken drive components. If any of you ever drove a truck loaded at payload you would say that its underpowered not realizing that truck will pull that load all day, everyday and be relaible. The truck could be built with a bigger more powerful motor but then you risk your drive train. The 3.2 in the rangers reads well on paper and no doubt would pull a lot better than the 2.2. However the 2.2 has proven itself in the transit which is renowned for high milage and hard work. The 3.2 is in my opinion not necessary in the defender, mine wont ever win any races but it pulls heavy loads and does it whilst producing low egts and being quiet frugal on fuel. Thats the other thing working vehicles have is decent fuel use, too much power and a working vehicle becomes a not so working vehicle as its to expensive to run. My opinion

Thats what people said about the Series 2.25 diesel also.

Originally Posted by 1nando

Working vehicles have engines that produce just the right amount of power and torque to get a job done. You see to much power and too much torque leads to broken drive components. If any of you ever drove a truck loaded at payload you would say that its underpowered not realizing that truck will pull that load all day, everyday and be relaible. The truck could be built with a bigger more powerful motor but then you risk your drive train. The 3.2 in the rangers reads well on paper and no doubt would pull a lot better than the 2.2. However the 2.2 has proven itself in the transit which is renowned for high milage and hard work. The 3.2 is in my opinion not necessary in the defender, mine wont ever win any races but it pulls heavy loads and does it whilst producing low egts and being quiet frugal on fuel. Thats the other thing working vehicles have is decent fuel use, too much power and a working vehicle becomes a not so working vehicle as its to expensive to run. My opinion

I don't understand if your not interested in what where doing why waste your time giving a negative opinion if your not positive i really couldn't care less what you think most people realise the drive train is **** poor in a defender and needs upgrading any way

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Thats what people said about the Series 2.25 diesel also.

The 3.2 tdci makes more power and torque than my 2013 hino 5 ton tipper, which carries over 30 ton per day over the course of various deliveries.....but eh maybe i should put a 3.2 tdci in that too

Originally Posted by grinna1965

I don't understand if your not interested in what where doing why waste your time giving a negative opinion if your not positive i really couldn't care less what you think most people realise the drive train is **** poor in a defender and needs upgrading any way

Im interested, im just high lighting some things that you need to take into consideration as part of any power increase. There are repercussions for such a big modification.