| View single post by VelociRanger | |||||||||
| Posted: Sat Aug 8th, 2020 11:39 am |
|
||||||||
|
VelociRanger I’ll probably do it tomorrow  Joined: Mon Jun 25th, 2018
Posts: 721
Status:
Offline
Reputation:   Reputation Points: $user_rep
|
Well, after I took the head off and looking at the cylinders and the walls the engine looks to be in good shape. There's a ridge at the top of the walls, idk if that's normal or not. But, any 2.3 Lima engine will be able to swap in so I want to find one that's efi, it seems that that's the way to go for a turbo 2.3, it's easier to tune and monitor stuff. Now, I've gotta dive into what it takes to make good horsepower from these without it exploding. I would like 350-400 to the wheel, but don't want a massive turbo that comes on at 4500 rpms. I may have to compromise. It appears that there is some aftermarket support, but not a ton. When it comes to specs and parts and stuff I'm kinda clueless as to what I need. I do know one thing though....2.3 engines are CHEAP around here! $150 for a complete one, that's just the first one I saw too. This will be interesting.
____________________ knowing when to quit is wisdom, being able to quit is courage. 1983 Ranger, reluctantly taking apart. Donor/project vehicle. 1997 Ranger Ex Cab Manual 4.0 2wd, dead on arrival. Hopefully reviving for a daily driver. 1984 Ranger, currently in ≈861 pieces. She’s donating what’s salvageable. |
||||||||
|
| |||||||||