2.3T setups
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I built mine about 4 years ago, current specs-
'84 Turbo block
Crank scraper, windage tray, ARP head studs (reused stock pistons & rods)
Head ported & polished, chambers polished & CC'ed
Ford Motorsport A237 cam & Esslinger adjustable sprocket
Mildly ported & polished intakes, '95 GT throttle body
stock 35lb injectors
Bob's Log manifold, Precision 57 trim T3/T4 hybrid, Bob's 3" elbow, 3" downpipe etc.
3.5" CAI
ebay intercooler (can't remember the dimensions), Forge BOV, blow through VAM
I ran it last year at the flashlight drags (heads up style with no timing) and ran against a couple guys that had run mid 13's, they got me at the launch but I was running dead even with them after that.
Oh, and it's been very reliable, I have had zero problems with it mechanically since building it although it leaks oil all over the place.
'84 Turbo block
Crank scraper, windage tray, ARP head studs (reused stock pistons & rods)
Head ported & polished, chambers polished & CC'ed
Ford Motorsport A237 cam & Esslinger adjustable sprocket
Mildly ported & polished intakes, '95 GT throttle body
stock 35lb injectors
Bob's Log manifold, Precision 57 trim T3/T4 hybrid, Bob's 3" elbow, 3" downpipe etc.
3.5" CAI
ebay intercooler (can't remember the dimensions), Forge BOV, blow through VAM
I ran it last year at the flashlight drags (heads up style with no timing) and ran against a couple guys that had run mid 13's, they got me at the launch but I was running dead even with them after that.
Oh, and it's been very reliable, I have had zero problems with it mechanically since building it although it leaks oil all over the place.
Take a look at this to get an idea what different combinations can do: TurboFord.net Forums: STICKY: Post your Proven Combinations
Everything from stock to 800hp.
Reliability will depend on your combination and how aggressive your tune is. With a tune safe tune, these cars are very reliable with the exception of various boost leaks and the TFI module.
Here is my combo, as posted in the above thread:
Chassis type: 88 mustang hatchback
short block mods/compression ratio/displacement: diamond pistons, crower rods, otherwise stock
head/port work/valve size: home ported, must not be good
cam specs/degrees adv-ret: Ranger roller
intake/throttle body: rounded lower, gutted upper, stock TB
intercooler: small NPR
nitrous system/shot size: 45 shot
exhaust manifold: very early bob log
turbo: stock 60/.63 T3
wastegate: stock
exhaust size: 3" downpipe & cutout, reduced to 2.5 out the back
engine management: Stock LB3
a/f ratio, total timing, boost: 52lb CFI injectors, 12* base timing, 20psi boost
fuel octane/brand/leaded or unleaded: E85
hp@rpm: 306 @ 5700 (mustang dyno)
trq@rpm: none
flex plate/flywheel: C4 pinto
convertor/clutch: stock pinto
transmission: C4
rear/ratio/tire type/tire size: 7.5, 3.73, Nitto 555R
race weight without driver: 2900?
ET/MPH: 12.26 @ 111mph
Without the nitrous, I went 12.96@106 and put 266hp to the wheels (mustang dyno)
next areas to be improved: Next, up to an 85 shot. Also needs engine management BADLY, and a cam.
Everything from stock to 800hp.
Reliability will depend on your combination and how aggressive your tune is. With a tune safe tune, these cars are very reliable with the exception of various boost leaks and the TFI module.
Here is my combo, as posted in the above thread:
Chassis type: 88 mustang hatchback
short block mods/compression ratio/displacement: diamond pistons, crower rods, otherwise stock
head/port work/valve size: home ported, must not be good
cam specs/degrees adv-ret: Ranger roller
intake/throttle body: rounded lower, gutted upper, stock TB
intercooler: small NPR
nitrous system/shot size: 45 shot
exhaust manifold: very early bob log
turbo: stock 60/.63 T3
wastegate: stock
exhaust size: 3" downpipe & cutout, reduced to 2.5 out the back
engine management: Stock LB3
a/f ratio, total timing, boost: 52lb CFI injectors, 12* base timing, 20psi boost
fuel octane/brand/leaded or unleaded: E85
hp@rpm: 306 @ 5700 (mustang dyno)
trq@rpm: none
flex plate/flywheel: C4 pinto
convertor/clutch: stock pinto
transmission: C4
rear/ratio/tire type/tire size: 7.5, 3.73, Nitto 555R
race weight without driver: 2900?
ET/MPH: 12.26 @ 111mph
Without the nitrous, I went 12.96@106 and put 266hp to the wheels (mustang dyno)
next areas to be improved: Next, up to an 85 shot. Also needs engine management BADLY, and a cam.
ok this is a good question i've been needing answered i was wondering if u could take 5 speed trans from a 5.0 and put in a 2.3 i was wondering if the 2.3 bell houseing would fit on it and if u could take a 5.0 fly wheel and drill the holes in it to fit the in the back of a 2.3 so u could run a 5.0 clutch and fly wheel with out buying the adapter plate from ebay
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