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86 bronco 2 auto.

new rebuild just over 500 miles.

new fuel pumps and filter.

new distubitor cap and rotor

question is, im thinking and feeling like it doesnt have a lot of top end power.

i dont have a timing light but ive got it pretty close. it idles at 850 900 rpms.

just feels gut less for new motor at highway speeds. i mean i know its a small motor, but my saturn with 189*** miles on it will smoke this truck. lol.

anything i should look at or any advice would be helpful.
 


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They were pretty gutless to begin with from what I've heard from a few people. You know with the introduction of emissions it made the that way:( then again I could be wrong since you have the 2.9
 

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yeah i guess im just not used to how gutless it really is. but no biggie. lol still does frickin awesome in the hills
 

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Depending on the Saturn engine they should both be about 140hp

Bronco II weights in at 3,200lbs
Saturn 2,300lbs
That's 30% more for the Bronco II to drag around

Not to mention the wind resistance at speed, lol

I would imagine gearing would be a little different as well.

Outside of the timing chain being off by 1 tooth I think you got what you got with 140hp, 3,200lbs and the aerodynamics of a box with wheels :)
 

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Also, if your tires are bigger than stock = gutless.
 

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lol. yeah the saturn is pretty arrow-like compared to the bronco.

if i were to upgrade the exhaust with pacesetter headers and h-pipe with dual pipes with a settle sounding muffler. how much hp am i looking at. just wondering
 

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Mine has plenty adequate top-end power... It's the low-end torque that's nothing worth raving about (pretty normal for a 2.9L).

I suggest you go get a timing light for it.
 

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thanks junkie. i will do that then, hopefully it makes a difference
 

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Because of computer controlled fuel/air mixtures bolt-on engine parts can't always do what they used to.
i.e. headers and intakes.

Removing the engine fan and installing an electric fan frees up a few HP.
 

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Not exactly gutless, but back when these vehicles were built highway speed was about 55mph as the normal, so now that a lot of highways/freeways are 65-75mph people realize these trucks weren't built for that.

My 84 B2 is a little sluggish from stop to about 35mph, after that its not too bad, and it will do 65-75mph easily just don't know how long it would do it continuously.
 

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thanks for the info ron and wildbill. ive got the timing adjusted and it seems to have better pick up at highway speeds. lol but ill look into finding a electric fan.
 

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