DragnDoor's 1998 Ranger

[jdaniels]

@toomanycamaros

I suggested LT1, because it would be cheaper. I would think Mike would have to research and see which is lower profile LT1 or LS powerplant to see which would work for his use better.

I don’t think it’s possible to be cheaper than say an LM7 (they are only a 200-400 dollars). I would say an LM7 with a car intake, cut alternator/PS bracket and modified waterneck would be perfect for his application.

@toomanycamaros

You don’t have a problem because of the age of the vehicle. If it was say a 2003 ranger which is after the point of VIN recognition with DMV and you swapped in an LQ4 from say an 2004 2500 GM DMV would come looking for you. They would think your doing what they call a clean sweep and inspecting vehicle A that has SES light issues, but plugging in vehicle B that doesn’t.

Onto the '03 Ranger w/ LQ4 argument, I am quite sure it will work fine if the VIN reports correctly, would it not? I don’t see how age would be a factor, GM and Ford have been VIN reporting since OBD2 was introduced.

Explain how people pass inspection with OBD2 simulators… I would say that the NYS reader isn’t as intelligent as most think.