My step dad is looking at a 98 Ranger with a 2.5 L4.
What are good points and bad about this motor. We both
are familar with 2.3 but, not this one. Any comments
would be appreciated...thanks.
L8r

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...... BRIAN ......

I have put 70,000 on my 98 with that engine with NO repairs ever made! knock on wood. The only downfall is lack of power but that is to be expected!

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98 xlt, dropped 3/5. 17in. CHROME Cobra wheels wrapped in 255/50/17, billet grille, dumped flowmaster 40 series, clear corners, euro tails, indiglo guages, TWEED Interior, painted interior, silver flame pinstripe, 5% Limo tint all around, K&N, Viper alarm, 60/40 to bucket conversion, 4.10 gears
SOLD 10/29/03!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2003 Dodge SRT4


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Thanks jasfrmn....he's looking for a daily commute vehicle. Gas milege more important than
power. He has a 66 Mustang w/306 crate motor almost 400 hp. He is tired of putting mileage
on it every day.Thanks for the comment, I think he picks it up tues.
L8r

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...... BRIAN ......

So if you know the 2.3, you also know the 2.5 (with minor differences in sensors, etc)

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1983 Ranger (with 5.0L Mustang powertrain)
1985 Mustang V6 (getting '94 SEFI upgrade)
1990 Escort (leaving the 1.8L alone...LOVE getting 38 MPG when the gas prices creep up!)
1991 Ranger (going to get rid of the 2.3 and put in a 4.0 (4.0 engine on stand right now!))
1996 Mustang Convertible (stock 3.8 right now but I have a '95 super coupe engine on a second stand right now!)
1997 Thunderbird 4.6L LX (going to put the body effects from the 95 SC to "sporty" 'er up a bit)