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| Does anyone have a site that I can visit that will tell me about upgrades that I can do (Engine and performance-wise) to my '97 B4000 4x2? Stuff like Chips, how to install them, supercharging, exhuast, bolt ons and stuff? Yes it is I. The king of the information on the B4000. I am back, after losing my password. | |
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Sushi - Welcome back. It has been almost a year, hasn't it? Try the following link for some mods to your B4000: www.kustomz.com Most of the Ford Ranger upgrades will also work on the Mazda's. I would recommend the KKM Tru Rev Induction Kit. It replaces your stock air box. It is easy to install and all sensors remain in place. This site also offers Superchips and Dynomax Turbo Mufflers. Good luck with your upgrades... |
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| Thanks. I am looknig for some easy upgrades first. | |
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This site has some good info on the new B-Series trucks, and some pictures of the "freshend" look. The B2300 gets a new 134 hp 4 banger. And of course the B4000 is getting the SOHC 4.0L that the Ranger is getting. http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/newyork/mazda/bseries.html |
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Thanks for the link! This is the first link I've seen that lists a HP rating for the new 2.3L 4cyl to be used in both Ranger and B Series. This is an OHC engine versus the old OHV 2.5L 4cyl. I'm not sure if it is all-new or just a bored-out version of the 2.0L 4cyl used in the Mazda 626 and Ford Contour. I've got an old 2.8L Ranger that I'd like to trade in this fall. I'm considering a 4cyl Ranger or B-Series for better MPG. The new 4cyl should be a nice improvement. |
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| Thanks for the link. Us B-Series guys have been wondering what the 2001's look like. Thanks... | |
| I've always liked the new B-Series, but I was still planning on getting a new Ranger Edge. But now that Mazda will have a similar 4x2 truck with a 4x4 ride hight I think I'm going to add another truck to my list to test drive. | |
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i believe u have the 3.0L right, have u ever driven the 2.5L,I have the 2.5L I was just curious to see how much of a difference it was, the 3.0L is a small V6 and i was just wondering if it is worth getting and saving the money from buying a 4.0L, I like the 2001 B-Series, but I kinda wish they would have kept the chrome piece around the windows, but I really like the 2001 Troy Lee, and that is why I would consider the 3.0L, maybe I need to change my name 
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I agree with you about the window trim. I think they should have left it on the 2001's... No, I haven't ever driven the 2.5L engine. I did own an '85 Ranger with a 2.0L. It was pretty slow. I would recommend that you give the 3.0L a test drive. It is a decent engine. I have driven mine hard for the last year with no trouble. I wouldn't describe it as fast, but it is adequate when mated with the manual tranny. And it gets pretty good mileage with a light foot. My B3000 4WD gets a solid 21MPG all purpose and 23MPG hiway. Not bad. The 2WD version should get even better. I'm glad to see that you are considering staying with the Mazda product. They are well-built and a decent value... One reason I decided on the 3.0L was the fact that the Power Package (windows, doors, rear view mirrors) was not standard. With the 4.0L it was standard. So, I chose the smaller engine for better MPG and I saved some money by not getting the options I did not want. I'm not sure if holds true for the Troy Lee version or not... Anyway, give the 3.0L a test drive. You can do this right now. You don't have to wait for the 2001's... P.S. - One word of caution about the 3.0L. Some of these engines can develop pinging. Mine started it during uphill acceleration at 4500mi. I have been running 89 octane ever since with no problems... |
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thanks for the info, I'll have to give the 3.0L a test drive on a free day I have, I have a pinging with my 2.5L right now, I am running 87 octane but I will probably fill up tomorrow and I will try the 89 octane and see if that makes a difference. If you are getting 21+ mpg on you 4x4 thats really good, on an average day for me, my 2.5L gets 21 mpg. If I would get a Troy Lee, I would get the 3.0L because I would not want the power package either, and I do not need a 4x4 which the 4.0L Troy Lee is. I would also definitely get the Manual tranny no matter what I would get. |
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