Mark Miller, Lima, Ohio
1985 Ford Ranger
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Engine: Turbocharged Ford 2.3L I-4 (400 hp)
Transmission: C4
Transfer case: NP203/205 doubled
Axles, f/r: Rockwell 2.5-ton/Rockwell 2.5-ton
Traction aids, f/r: Ouverson locker/Welded spiders
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Dual triangulated, Sway-A-Way air shocks/Four-link, Sway-A-Way air shocks
Tires: 47-inch LTBs
Special Features: MileMarker 12,000-pound winch, 30psi HY 35 Holeset turbo, Isuzu intercooler, ported head, 3-inch exhaust, 65-pound injectors, MSD 6A ignition, Copper Head beadlocks, full hydraulic steering, and Currie Anti-Rock sway bars
Driver Experience: 20 years