I'm really curious what you think a V-6 would give you over the 2.3? I'm consistently amazed at what this tiny little 4 banger will do - I've NEVER had a time when I was wanting for more power or torque - and I have used (and occasionally abused) my truck. See my story of pulling a 1 ton Dodge up a hill out of the snow.
Power, simply. I press the accelerator and it's 2..3...4....5..... then power. Even with the 10spd transmission. A manual would be a better option for that. I sit in too much traffic to make a manual practical.
Huh - sounds like you are describing turbo lag, which it does have, but it isn't that bad, IMO. A turbo V6 would have the same delay and a naturally aspirated V6 wouldn't give you as much power as the 2.3 does.
Aren't they putting a 6 in the Ranger Raptor? The 4's performance is fine now, but ask again in a few years. I don't think my truck has a turbo. I can't imagine a turbo performing that poorly. I did test drive a turbo 2.7 V6 F-150. "Underpowered" was understatement in that case. I'm no fan of electric cars, but if there ever was a case for an electric truck, the Ranger might be it.
and full time wipers. apparently
Recalling the 'good ole days' for Ranger. I speak of the original diesel option in North America from 1983-1987. 59bhp Toyo Kogo 4 banger available in 1983-1984. The Toyo Kogo motor was replaced by the 85bhp Mazda turbo diesel 4 banger from 1985-1987. Both manual and automatic transmissions were available. BUILT FORD TOUGH!!!
The transmission lugs the engine in Drive. If you shift it to Sport it's like a whole different truck, keeps the rpms in the powerband. I never use Drive.
I took you seriously before but starting to think troll. This thing 1/4s as quick as the semihot hatchbacks, in the upper 14s stock isn't bad at all. Not a muscle car by any means but unless your other car runs a 10 or your truck is broken you are full of it.
Do be careful out there. A neighbor builds drag cars and pro touring cars in his retirement. He stopped drag racing after putting his car into the wall and himself into the hospital.
I don't plan to go that fast. More like make a weird card turn a low 12 in the 1/4 and get... Wtf ... reactions on a test and tune night than anything serious.
