what can i do to my 2.3l?
10-03-2004, 12:05 AM
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what can i do to my 2.3l?
i have a 88 mustang lx 2.3l convt that has been sitting for 2 years now and wont start. i think its the starter how much do they cost? and after i get it running what can i do to get the most out of my engine
10-03-2004, 04:14 AM
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RE: what can i do to my 2.3l?
When I read the title of the post, I just knew you were going to get smart-assed answers, and I was right [sm=guilty.gif]
Starter shouldn't be all that bad. I haven't bought one for awhile, but I'm guessing under $100.
As for what you can do to the motor, start with a good tune-up.
Then I would look into getting a header for it, along with a new exhaust system that's of bigger diameter than what's on there now.
Is an 88 carbed? If so, look into getting a 390 Holley 4 barrel to replace the stock one.
If you really want to get the most from the motor, shop around for a good dyno shop that won't laugh at your 4 banger and does take you serious, then pony up the cash for them to help you fine tune the motor.
And check your rear gear ratio. I'll bet it's between a 3:00 to a 3:55 ratio. 3:55's aren't bad, but to really help, at least for acceleration, 3:73's or 4:10's (if you can get them for the lightweight rearend) would really help.
If you still want more form the 2.3 motor, do a search for Racer Walsh. 15-20 years ago (showing my age a little here), they used to have all kinds of go fast stuff for 2.3 motors.
Starter shouldn't be all that bad. I haven't bought one for awhile, but I'm guessing under $100.
As for what you can do to the motor, start with a good tune-up.
Then I would look into getting a header for it, along with a new exhaust system that's of bigger diameter than what's on there now.
Is an 88 carbed? If so, look into getting a 390 Holley 4 barrel to replace the stock one.
If you really want to get the most from the motor, shop around for a good dyno shop that won't laugh at your 4 banger and does take you serious, then pony up the cash for them to help you fine tune the motor.
And check your rear gear ratio. I'll bet it's between a 3:00 to a 3:55 ratio. 3:55's aren't bad, but to really help, at least for acceleration, 3:73's or 4:10's (if you can get them for the lightweight rearend) would really help.
If you still want more form the 2.3 motor, do a search for Racer Walsh. 15-20 years ago (showing my age a little here), they used to have all kinds of go fast stuff for 2.3 motors.
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