Custom 1993 Ford Ranger V-8 Prerunner - Off-Road Trucks

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 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.
The V6 motor that came with Jason's Ford was no longer enough. During the reconstruction,
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.
In order to accommodate this new powerplant, the front engine cage was pushed back into th
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.
The front end of this truck exhibits absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. Pay close attenti

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.
Fox 2.5x12-inch coilovers and Fox 2.5x12-inch bypass shocks are used to soak up the likes
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.
As we make our way to the back of the truck, this stunning success really comes alive. Fox

Thirty-seven-inch BFGoodrich Project T/A tires really make the truck look like a beast.
Resting just below the spares is a Fuel Safe 32-gallon fuel cell, Hella LED brake lights and amber dust light, an aluminum race jack, as well as storage containers for spare fluids. This truck does have a California license plate, but I don't think you're going to see it driving down the 405 freeway anytime soon.
Resting just below the spares is a Fuel Safe 32-gallon fuel cell, Hella LED brake lights a

There are a few items you find on some of the nicer prerunners running around in the desert that will make any owner smile. One of those is a well-built Currie rearend. The guys at Currie really took care of Jason and set up his Currie C-Mac rearend to take as much abuse as he could dish out. It is stuffed with 4.56-ratio ring-and-pinion gears with a 35-spline full-spool locker. The driveshaft was supplied by Drivelines Unlimited located in Lake Forest, California. Both Currie and Drivelines Unlimited are well known for taking care of some of the top race teams in the SCORE race series. It's no wonder Jason trusted them with his ride.
There are a few items you find on some of the nicer prerunners running around in the deser
Climbing under the center of the truck, we first noticed that Jason is running a Ford C4 transmission that was built and installed by Transwerks in Huntington Beach, California. The transmission uses a reverse manual valve body and a billet forward drum. Transwerks also installed its cable gate shifter as well as its torque converter. Looking out the rear you can get a grasp of the Baker Motorsports four-link suspension system. We spent about 20 minutes under the Ford just tracing the 'cage work and imagining how well the truck must travel in the dirt. Everything is made with the best-quality metals and Heim joints. You can also make out the dual fuel pumps that were installed just in case one fails during a serious landing on the course.
Climbing under the center of the truck, we first noticed that Jason is running a Ford C4 t
Both the front and rear of the truck are equipped with Wilwood disc brakes and stainless steel brake lines using a CNC master cylinder.
Both the front and rear of the truck are equipped with Wilwood disc brakes and stainless s

The original 'cage has held up to its promises and Jason never considered replacing it. A few door bars have been added to the original design by Baker for safety reasons due to the level Jason is now able to take his truck.
The original 'cage has held up to its promises and Jason never considered replacing it. A
One of our favorite parts of this truck is the custom aluminum dash. The clean look and organization of the Lowrance GlobalMap 3200 GPS, Kenwood head unit, PCI Race Radios intercom system, Vortex radio, MOMO steering wheel, and assortment of Auto Meter gauges is a beautiful sight. Beard race seats and Crow five-point harnesses were installed for passenger safety and comfort, as was as a set of PCI race air pumps. All wiring was performed by Johnny Lightning. Jason also had an iPod wired into his stereo system and helmets in order to be able to listen to tunes while tearing up the dirt.
One of our favorite parts of this truck is the custom aluminum dash. The clean look and or
Baker constructed the lightbar so that Jason can lower it for safety when the lights are not needed, as well as to save a few miles per gallon.
Baker constructed the lightbar so that Jason can lower it for safety when the lights are n

After everything was said and done, the truck was dropped off at Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting in Costa Mesa, California, for a gorgeous coat of deep red.
After everything was said and done, the truck was dropped off at Maaco Collision Repair &