[97sporthorse]

So a 5.9L 360ci Throttle body would bolt right up without any modification?

then from there I can get a CAI...then cat-back exhaust kit...I was thinking Magnaflow.

that should give me a pretty good hp increase right?

No it def don't after $120 and 3 hours of taking off mine going to the someone's house an hour away from my house I got back with a tb from a dodge Dakota with the 318 in it an when I put it up to my motor wouldn't u know it not even close to being the same nor did it hook up the same at the slightest bit, what are some options I can do with no money for upgrades ATM.... But I need more power outta this truck I stomp on the gas an I've felt more power from my Suzuki Forenza

 

[dave2003]

No it def don't after $120 and 3 hours of taking off mine going to the someone's house an hour away from my house I got back with a tb from a dodge Dakota with the 318 in it an when I put it up to my motor wouldn't u know it not even close to being the same nor did it hook up the same at the slightest bit, what are some options I can do with no money for upgrades ATM.... But I need more power outta this truck I stomp on the gas an I've felt more power from my Suzuki Forenza

If you picked up a V8 TB, then you also need a V8 Throttle Cable. The V6 cable linkage on the end is different. The bad thing about the V8 TB is you lose your bottom end power, but gain upper end. If you want more power on the bottom end, you will need to port and polish your V6 Tb. Another good gain for bottom end would be to pick up some Harland Sharp Non-adjustable 1.7 roller rockers. The problem with this route is it gets expensive. It would be cheaper to pick up a new (old) Dakota with a V8 in it.

 

[97sporthorse]

If you picked up a V8 TB, then you also need a V8 Throttle Cable. The V6 cable linkage on the end is different. The bad thing about the V8 TB is you lose your bottom end power, but gain upper end. If you want more power on the bottom end, you will need to port and polish your V6 Tb. Another good gain for bottom end would be to pick up some Harland Sharp Non-adjustable 1.7 roller rockers. The problem with this route is it gets expensive. It would be cheaper to pick up a new (old) Dakota with a V8 in it.

Trust me there's so much I want\wish I could do but where I'm at the there is no work money Kris going out nothing in trying to do some things to make money from the benefit of having a truck I can't
Sorry it's just so frustrating at times I got the skills just lack of help money and resources an was just trying to find an easy helpful solution for now...
But thank you for responding I really appreciate any help or tips with this truck I love it an it's my second truck I've owned well I would say first cause I DNT think a ranger classifies for a truck 😂 but I have a 2dr Stanford cab 97 Dakota sport 4x4 3.9