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Today (my only day off in 4 weeks) I got the engine out of "No Hands".
It went fairly smooth, only ripped my fuel line, but it was on the iffy side to start with.
Engine is out and sitting on a stand right now, waiting for me to rip it down and take it to the machine shop.
So the plans for tonight
Rip the engine down and check ware. If the bores need to be bored out the engine is getting some VERY NICE! goodies! if it needs a hone then I'm going to throw in some crower rods, ARP bolts, and some polishing i the intake/exhaust.
If you have dial up, don;t look at this thread later tonight :P
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1988 Mustang LX
Ex 2.3 N/A car, was a 2.3 turbo, now getting a complete forged & stroked 408W, shooting for a TT setup
1992 GMC Sonoma 4x4
185,000km's|4.3 auto|current DD getting 24mpg
1991 Mazda MX6 DX
299,000 km's (over 186K miles)| TOTALED!
After much thought and being tired of fighting the issues of the 2.3T, I've decided to go down a different road...
I bought a 1981 Grand Marquis with a 351W and a AOD transmission, around 116000kms on the whole engine and transmission, 2 owner car, fully loaded, and transmission shifts GREAT!
Anyways here are some pictures... also the price was a steal... $300
My plans are some aluminum heads, big .500+ lift cam, 750CFM holly carb, and a air gap intake... We shall see how far it goes :P hopping for 400+RWHP
I'm still going 2.3T, got a lead on a 87 notch with no rust for $500 :P
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1988 Mustang LX
Ex 2.3 N/A car, was a 2.3 turbo, now getting a complete forged & stroked 408W, shooting for a TT setup
1992 GMC Sonoma 4x4
185,000km's|4.3 auto|current DD getting 24mpg
1991 Mazda MX6 DX
299,000 km's (over 186K miles)| TOTALED!
whats up with the pic of the PS pump and bracket with the black line hiding something??
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"half assed equals half as fast"
84 Ford SVO
K&N Cone Filter
Aeromotive fuel pressure reg
Adjustible Boost Control
Stinger Performance 3 inch turbo back
17 psi of boost
and stupid flat top pistons!!! (bought car this way)
This is possibly one of the best engine breakdown threads i've seen. Good job. I myself am still having issues with my 89 2.3 turbo stang. Smokes like a whore(rings are done i think, low compression) and doesn't spool very quickly. I'll probably be taking mine apart real soon like you.
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Where has my engine gone?
