My ranger 2005 was a nightmare to get started after my engine swap, battery was weak, injectors were dirty, finally got it running and just let it idle for a long time, been a good truck 2wd with 3.0L auto trans
I live in Wisconsin, my ranger came from Florida in 2015 and is still 99.9% rust free, on the other hand my Freightliner came from Houston Texas and never seen salt until last weekend, so nice to work on
FYI-get rid of the JBA exhaust gaskets since they blow out if the wind blows. They are poorly made! Use felpro gaskets, the graphite ones as opposed to the perferated aluminum. There are nord-lock washers. They are pricey but are absolutely worth it as they will slow the header bolts from backing out, which they will do. Also, there is a "lock-tite" style product that is rated to 2000 degrees. its Vibra-TITE 19960 Hot-Lock Extreme High Temperature Threadlocker. With only the Nord-lock washers its slowed the bolts backing out but did not stop it. Its still better than bolts without washers. Speaking from experience with my 3.0 and 6 months worth of frustration with the JBA headers these steps made them reliable. Good luck!
I've got a 91 ranger with the 3.0L and I would love out some JBA headers on it but I don't want to spend the money on them and they not fit properly. All in all sounds good.
I have a 99 ranger 3.0 & want some headers & heard JBA headers are hard to find lol also someone told me the factory headers from a 95 Mustang V6 would fit with an adapter
@@brodytupper9204 Not yet. My dad died and didn’t have any life insurance or any finances to cover his cremation, so the money I was saving for the pickup had to be used elsewhere
I can't seem to find these headers anymore how did you get your set? I love my lil 3.0 ranger and the engine is still going strong. Might as well keep it going and save a swap for a serious engine failure
Nice job brother, could you tell me the year of your Ranger, and where you bought your headers, and the brand. I have an 2002 3.0 Ranger Edge, and want to do the same. Thank you
@turtleman5.9 thank you, by the way, after you did the headers, did you have to redo you whole exhaust or did it just bolt up.? I really appreciate your input. Always love learning from others and there knowhow
@@V8SKULLS the headers are direct bolt on, no exhaust mods required. But.... I may or may not have done a delete of the troublesome and expensive emissions equipment 😉
@@ColinCaron i would think a set of egr compatible headers would have some kind of tube or fitting to feed exhaust gases to the egr valve. Mine has no egr. If you have egr then the egr compatible headers would be the choice. If you dnt have egr but can only find egr compatible headers then there's bound to be a way to cap off whatever is on the headers to make them usable for you. Hope that helps
The added power allowed me to cruise at the same speed but slightly lower rpm. Power to weight ratio, engine doesn't have to work as hard to do the same work. Not a huge difference, just a 150 or so rpm. Not like the difference in a 3:55 gear and a 4:11.
Caint really remember tbh, I think it was a mixture of a snap on 10mm 1/4 drive wobble socket, curse words, and extensions. Curse words are available at your local walmart
Man I caint speak on that, we down have emissions here. But I can tell you these headers are a direct bolt on and do not Eliminate any emissions equipment and require no modification to the exhaust.
I know this was a year ago, but the official JBA website seems to have a CARB-EO number for them, meaning that you will be able to pass because they have been reviewed by CARB and allowed to be put on vehicles.
One of the best analogy I've heard about upgrading headers.
My ranger 2005 was a nightmare to get started after my engine swap, battery was weak, injectors were dirty, finally got it running and just let it idle for a long time, been a good truck 2wd with 3.0L auto trans
Aluminum block isn't as solid as cast iron for reliability also 4x4 is like a complete different truck in terms of suspension setup
I love seeing vehicles down south that never see a salty winter in the North East
I live in Wisconsin, my ranger came from Florida in 2015 and is still 99.9% rust free, on the other hand my Freightliner came from Houston Texas and never seen salt until last weekend, so nice to work on
@@cargotoolshop5319 you probably wash it religiously tho
It sounds really nice and clean with the headers on. Not obnoxious or anything which is good.
FYI-get rid of the JBA exhaust gaskets since they blow out if the wind blows. They are poorly made!
Use felpro gaskets, the graphite ones as opposed to the perferated aluminum.
There are nord-lock washers. They are pricey but are absolutely worth it as they will slow the header bolts from backing out, which they will do.
Also, there is a "lock-tite" style product that is rated to 2000 degrees. its Vibra-TITE 19960 Hot-Lock Extreme High Temperature Threadlocker. With only the Nord-lock washers its slowed the bolts backing out but did not stop it. Its still better than bolts without washers.
Speaking from experience with my 3.0 and 6 months worth of frustration with the JBA headers these steps made them reliable.
Good luck!
Thank you for the info. Thinking of doing this myself
Awesome video man thinking about doing the same. I saw you got 31s on there but what size lift are you running?
@@caelinowens205 in that video the truck was stock with the torsion bars cranked up to level the truck.
I came here for a the header swap vid. Great job too👍then had me rolling in tears🤣. "Im not made in China"....Im made in China🤝
Headers are nice, some 1.7 roller rockers will help, Ford Taurus 2006 intake and throttle body will make it from 150hp stock to about 200hp
Im about to do the same mod! Im excited
Tho mine is from a 2004 but still. That intake is huge compared to what they gave the ranger and comes stock w/ 60mm! throttlebody
Ford Taurus has a larger camshaft on the intake side and makes 5hp
I was unaware of this mod. Is it just the upper intake or does it require the lower also?
@@turtleman5.9 just the upper manifold and throttle body, very easy swap there's a year range from like 2005 to 2008 that may have the right parts
I've got a 91 ranger with the 3.0L and I would love out some JBA headers on it but I don't want to spend the money on them and they not fit properly. All in all sounds good.
These fit absolutely perfect, direct replacement for stock manifolds
@@turtleman5.9 did it cause check engine light
@@LiilTyweezy no it did not. My light is on because I cut my cats out and left the o2 sensors hanging
Nice job on yhe headers! What size are your tires?
@@xblazexonex 31x 10.50x 15
@@turtleman5.9 Thanks!!
I have a 99 ranger 3.0 & want some headers & heard JBA headers are hard to find lol
also someone told me the factory headers from a 95 Mustang V6 would fit with an adapter
sounds good I got to get me some for my 1991 ranger.
Best RUclips video I have ever seen
Good looking truck
I’ve been thinking about putting different headers on my Ranger 4.0 V6.
Did you ever do it?
@@brodytupper9204 Not yet.
My dad died and didn’t have any life insurance or any finances to cover his cremation, so the money I was saving for the pickup had to be used elsewhere
I can't seem to find these headers anymore how did you get your set? I love my lil 3.0 ranger and the engine is still going strong. Might as well keep it going and save a swap for a serious engine failure
I'll see if I can find a link for ya
Google search 3.0 v6 ford ranger headers. I found quite a few places that still offer them. Sorry I'm not sure how to post a link for ya bud
I found mine on jegs, I seen them on summit racing too
I have a good question is it any harder to change the spark plugs now?
No not at all, if anything it created a lil extra room.
@@turtleman5.9 ok I think imma buy them I got a new 3.0L long block engine for my 99 ranger that I’m gonna super charge these should look cool on it
Nice job brother, could you tell me the year of your Ranger, and where you bought your headers, and the brand. I have an 2002 3.0 Ranger Edge, and want to do the same. Thank you
Mine is a 2004. I caint remember where exactly I bought the headers but they are JBA stainless headers
@turtleman5.9 thank you, by the way, after you did the headers, did you have to redo you whole exhaust or did it just bolt up.?
I really appreciate your input. Always love learning from others and there knowhow
@@V8SKULLS the headers are direct bolt on, no exhaust mods required. But.... I may or may not have done a delete of the troublesome and expensive emissions equipment 😉
I’m all for exhaust without rasp
Online it says certain headers fit engine with egr or and other fit without egr does it really matter?
@@ColinCaron i would think a set of egr compatible headers would have some kind of tube or fitting to feed exhaust gases to the egr valve. Mine has no egr. If you have egr then the egr compatible headers would be the choice. If you dnt have egr but can only find egr compatible headers then there's bound to be a way to cap off whatever is on the headers to make them usable for you. Hope that helps
It’s sounds mean for 150hp.
Hahaha I agree!
What's the report on gas Mileage? Better or worse??; thx
Depending on the weather I'm averaging 20mpg.
Do you think the 3.0 ranger headers will fit a 3.0 b3000?
Same engine...you should see Ford written on some of the engine parts because it is the same engine.
any chance you know if the headers throw a check engine light on stock cats?
To my knowledge no, they do not. They are direct bolt to factory exhaust
The header swap changed the gear ratios? huh?
The added power allowed me to cruise at the same speed but slightly lower rpm. Power to weight ratio, engine doesn't have to work as hard to do the same work. Not a huge difference, just a 150 or so rpm. Not like the difference in a 3:55 gear and a 4:11.
Ford mfn ranger 🤟🤙
JAL
Sounds good
How did you tighten the middle bottom bolt on the drivers side?
Caint really remember tbh, I think it was a mixture of a snap on 10mm 1/4 drive wobble socket, curse words, and extensions. Curse words are available at your local walmart
I had to go buy a set of flex head Ratcheting wrench’s
Cool name
what size is ur exhaust?
2 1/4 head pipes into 2 1/2 to a 3 chamber flow and a 3inch turndown over the axle
I got a 2000 with 149,000 . I heard these trucks are unbreakable.
I beat on mine pretty hard!
Im in cali will this headers pass the smog test???
Man I caint speak on that, we down have emissions here. But I can tell you these headers are a direct bolt on and do not Eliminate any emissions equipment and require no modification to the exhaust.
I know this was a year ago, but the official JBA website seems to have a CARB-EO number for them, meaning that you will be able to pass because they have been reviewed by CARB and allowed to be put on vehicles.
Can I install these in California
I think they are carb legal but you'll have to check. I'm in TN
if your car identifies as smogged, you're all set bud. Don't worry your little vegan panties off.
I ain’t made in china…!? Hahahhaah
where can I order these
I found them on pertronixbrand.com
They are raw finished stainless jba headers for the 3.0