The Lone Ranger

2022 Ford Ranger Lariat FX4 W/Splash package
Factory Claim 270 RWHP / 300 WTQ, Guestimate now 366 RWHP / 402 WTQ

This has to be the single best bolt-on power increase I have performed, especially for $405. AFE advertises this as a 30% increase in horse power AND torque. If I take that at face value that means the Ranger, which Ford advertises as being 270 RWHP / 300 WTQ, has been increased to 351 RWHP / 390 WTQ. Now if that is true, which when I drive feels VERY true, that is an impressive amount of power out of a 2.3L Turbo 4Cyl. These intercooler pipes increased the minimum airflow diameter to 3″ from the 1.5″ factory pipe (the t-fitting for the blow-off valve and an interconnector on the outflow side are both the narrowest points in the factory pipes), so a ton more unrestricted airflow.

Magnum FLOW Pro 5R Oiled Replacement Air Filter and AFE Magnum Force Cold Air Intake Scoop

Ok, laugh if you want but this was the same bang for the buck as a CAI. All the CAI (Cold Air Intake) on the market only advertised 5-7 RWHP/WTQ gains which is the same as the Magnum FLOW Pro filter claims. The Ranger, like many vehicles now, already employees a remote airbox located in the grill area. So I decided for a $84 lifetime filter and a $67 large mouth air scoop (yes, it is silly and expensive for a piece of plastic, I’m a dork) I was getting my money’s worth vs. a $450+ CAI that got me the same thing. No noticeable power increase, so we will chalk this one up to a warm-blanket install, makes me feel like I added power

These are really sharp and well made. My previous truck has bars with plastic caps at each end that eventually feel out and were lost. I like these as the ends are welded caps making these bars super solid with nothing but the mounting holes for water to get in. They do catch a lot of snow in winter, have to kick blocks of slush out, but otherwise provide a great step to get into what is a reasonably tall factory off-road suspension. Besides I am getting old and getting into this truck would be difficult otherwise.

Due to the aforementioned snow that I deal with in the winter having these is a must. I like the Husky as they are a much better price than Weathertech and let’s face it, do you really want to spend a $160 on plastic sheilds that will get hammered from road debris. At $89 these were a great price, super easy to install.

AMAZING! if all you need is a place to carry your bungie cords or ratchet straps then this is the thing for you. The 2019-2023 Range has a tiny little storage compartment under the rear seat and it is hard plastic. This means you have to lift the rear seat whenever you want to access, not good if you are carrying anything in the back seat. Also anything like bungie hooks or the ratchet mechanism is going to rattle like hell in the hard plastic bowl they give you. This tools box swings out, has a built in lock, and can be locked onto it’s hinge to prevent theft. It also does not reduce your ability to carry thing in your bed like a traditional bed toolbox does. The Ranger already has a short bed, only 5′, so carrying plywood and 2×4’s is already a challenge.

Another amazing little gadget. This truck is my first turbo charged vehicle and turbo-lag is real. I always understood the concept but wow if you’re an impatient person (Me, me, me) then this is something you notice. Couple that with Ford’s unresponsive throttle-by-wire system and you are counting the milliseconds until you actually go (yes, I am that bad). This little guy gets rid of the throttle issue spectacularly. I mean for $60 my truck truly feels sporty in power response. As the video on the product page will tell you, there is NO power increase but the speed at which the power is delivered is wildly sped up. You have setting 1, 2, 3, Eco, and Factory, then with settings 1,2,3 you have micro adjustments so if you want to get super nerdy you can dial this thing in to your EXACT throttle response. I love this thing so much I have put on all my builds.

Ford Performance Sport Dual Exhaust System by Borla with Black Chrome Tips; Side Exit

The 2019-2022 Ford Ranger is nearly silent! It has a turbo, I want to hear something! Well this is a great solution, and its from BORLA not actually Ford. I have had years of experience with Borla exhausts and they are my favorite. They are not loud and rambunctious (well the ATAK is but I avoid those, I’m old) but they are very high quality. Have never had any rust or fitment issues with a Borla kit. This is a Cat-back system that splits into 2 tips out of the muffler. I will admit I didn’t get the sound I wanted but it was also my first time putting an exhaust on a 4 Cyl, I think my expectations were mustang and I got high end Civic. That being said I did feel a bit more pull after installs. It claims 15 RWHP / 12 WTQ so MORE POWER and NOISE!