Need A Little Help
08-13-2006, 11:27 PM
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Need A Little Help
Alright I already know its not worth to put much money into a 2.3 but I was just wondering is there anything to really put into it to give it a little bit more pep. Im not trying to make it something it isnt but im curious about if theres something for a reasonable price to add a little hp
08-14-2006, 09:37 AM
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RE: Need A Little Help
ORIGINAL: Mr. Merk
yes, a ranger header (ebay)
an intake (ebay)
custom exhaust (visit your friendly local muffler shop)
and there is a multitude of internal parts because of the circle track cars
yes, a ranger header (ebay)
an intake (ebay)
custom exhaust (visit your friendly local muffler shop)
and there is a multitude of internal parts because of the circle track cars
What kind of intake, cold air or just different set up then i already have?
By exhaust do you mean complete system from engine to tail pipe or just mufflers and junk?
sorry about all the questions, just like to get some ideas.
08-14-2006, 02:55 PM
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RE: Need A Little Help
shave the head about 100 ths will bump up the compression if you have a std tranny put a lighter flywheel in all the power for a 2.3 comes mainly from the head ........also what is the name of the site were you can buy new ranger headers at i am interested
08-14-2006, 03:37 PM
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RE: Need A Little Help
ORIGINAL: 1988 Mustang Lx
That seems to be more work than the car is really worth to be honest. how much would that cost just throwin numbers?
Heres the site
That seems to be more work than the car is really worth to be honest. how much would that cost just throwin numbers?
Heres the site
They have a notoriously weak O/D, I wouldn't go crazy lol
I've wanted to modify mine too, but if I did that slushbox would have to go...
08-14-2006, 04:11 PM
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RE: Need A Little Help
Yeah... like i said earlier im not really looking to go crazy and spend alot of money on a 4 banger... its my daily driver as i save for a cobra. i just wish i could give it a little bit more pep and not swamp gears, shave the head and what not... i only paid 1200 for it and havent had any problems with it and had it a good 5 months, just doesnt seem very pratical to do all that stuff for a 4 banger. but i understand where you guys are coming from.
08-14-2006, 04:42 PM
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RE: Need A Little Help
ORIGINAL: 1988 Mustang Lx
Yeah... like i said earlier im not really looking to go crazy and spend alot of money on a 4 banger... its my daily driver as i save for a cobra. i just wish i could give it a little bit more pep and not swamp gears, shave the head and what not... i only paid 1200 for it and havent had any problems with it and had it a good 5 months, just doesnt seem very pratical to do all that stuff for a 4 banger. but i understand where you guys are coming from.
Yeah... like i said earlier im not really looking to go crazy and spend alot of money on a 4 banger... its my daily driver as i save for a cobra. i just wish i could give it a little bit more pep and not swamp gears, shave the head and what not... i only paid 1200 for it and havent had any problems with it and had it a good 5 months, just doesnt seem very pratical to do all that stuff for a 4 banger. but i understand where you guys are coming from.
if they're built right. I just got mine because I'm partial to the bodystyle lol
08-14-2006, 05:08 PM
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RE: Need A Little Help
I got mine because my first car was on its last leg (piston rings went) smoke was everywhere haha, but i came across my 2.3 at this mans house talked him into selling it, love how well it is on gas... but its so slow haha, i found long tube header, and shortys not sure im going to replace the exhaust though because the last owner had it all redone not even 2 years ago. But thats going to be done later on.