If you want something bad enough, you will do whatever is necessary to make it happen. Jason Orosco's initial intentions for his '93 Ford Ranger were not the masterpiece you see before you today. Growing up riding dirt bikes since the age of 6, he wanted to build a prerunner that he could enjoy on the weekends off-roading with friends and attending some of the local desert race events.
The first stages of serious modifications were enough to provide Jason with memorable moments in the desert for quite some time. As his passion for desert racing grew, he looked towards Baker Motorsports, also in Huntington Beach, California, to juice up his ride a bit more with some new 'cage modifications and beefier shocks. During this time, Jason had the opportunity to ride copilot in Dave Cua's 5 Unlimited race car in the SCORE San Felipe desert race in Baja, California. Jason had known Dave for some time, helping him race in the SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge series in Laughlin, Nevada, many years prior. His ride in Baja is one of the chief reasons he took on racing and stepped up big-time with his truck.
Shortly after the new look was completed, Jason took his passion to the next level and entered his truck into the 2002 MDR night race and then the 2003 MDR Wild Wash 250. As any racer will tell you, once you race there is no turning back. You always strive to build your vehicle with more horsepower, more travel, and better components, and that's just what Jason did next. The truck headed back into the shop at Baker Motorsports for round three. This time around, Jason didn't set any limits on the scope of fabrication or the emptying of his wallet.
 The V6 motor that came with...  The V6 motor that came with Jason's Ford was no longer enough. During the reconstruction, room was made for a much larger 302ci Ford motor with an estimated 345 hp and 305 lb-ft torque. The motor uses GT-40 aluminum heads, a 3.000-inch-stroke cast crank, a Ford Motorsports B303 hydraulic cam, and 4.000-inch hypereutectic pistons. |  In order to accommodate this...  In order to accommodate this new powerplant, the front engine cage was pushed back into the cab several inches. The exhaust system on the truck is from Borla and runs 3-inch piping all custom-bent by Baker Motorsports. Also found under the truck's fiberglass skin is an Edelbrock manifold, C&S Specialties carburetor, and Holley fuel pump. The ignition system is an MSD 6AL with an MSD billet distributor using Ford Motorsports plugs and a Powermaster starter. Electric current is supplied by dual Total Power batteries which are mounted behind the cab. |  The front end of this truck...  The front end of this truck exhibits absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. Pay close attention to the TIG welding that went into the metalwork. Baker Motorsports custom-made this set of center-mounted A-arms measuring an 82-inch track width. The front spindles are also from Baker using Tube Works hubs. |
 |  Fox 2.5x12-inch coilovers...  Fox 2.5x12-inch coilovers and Fox 2.5x12-inch bypass shocks are used to soak up the likes of the Barstow racecourse. For peace of mind, there is a set of Sway-A-Way air bumps. Keep in mind this truck was rebuilt basically from scratch, tube chassis and all. The only portion Jason did not have rebuilt this time around was the cab 'cage, which Camburg Engineering fabricated. |  As we make our way to the...  As we make our way to the back of the truck, this stunning success really comes alive. Fox 2.5x14-inch coilvers and Fox 2.5x16-inch bypass shocks have been called to duty in the rear, as well as Sway-A-Way air bumps. Every part of the truck's chassis was laid out with precision intention. Dual Fluidyne coolers rest just below the lightbar holding four Hella Rallye 4000 HID off-road lights. |