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questions about 2.3

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dadslx

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hey i have a few questions im a new lx 2.3 owner. i just bought the car with 140,000 miles on it perfect body and interior looks really good no tears or anything..i purchased the car for a 5.0 coversion, but the more i read the more i hear how hard it is..so i would like to know what is the scoop on th 2.3 motor do they hold up well and can they perform?..my brother in law has a 3.8 ltr motor and its pretty quick for a 2003 stock car..i found a 5speed cnversion i want to buy since my 4 cyl is an auto but again is dropping 2-3 k on this car worth it i only payed$1000 for the car

also what type of motor swaps can i do on a 1993 lx i figured i could do a 302 or 351w any other known motors???
 

Shawneebear93

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2.3 turbo motor is a common swap along with a T-5 5-speed transmission. Look through E-bay and your local junkyards. You could get this motor/transmission combo for well under $2-3k by either of these means.
 

glowstang93

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What year? Pics please. 2.3 is a strong motor that is like the Energizer Bunny.
 

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As far as engine conversions go you can put about anything in there that you can imagine...of course some are easier than others.
 
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