2.3 Turbo

['93hatchCrustang]

just have general questions about my set up
i have a '93 hatch 4 cylinder that is not that exciting so i did some research and found out about the old turbocoupes and svo's etc...
well ive been slowely piecing together my setup right now i have a turbo coupe motor minus turbo and turbo manifold also a T3 and factory top mount and the turbo coupe fuel injectors, and large vane sensor
the block is in "fair" condition so in your guys experience should i replace the bearings and rods and rings? i plan to have it tanked and cleaned up, also i want to have the uper and lower intake manifold ported if any one has done this the easiest way to do this. also other setups that you have used i know the easiest way to get power is flow in and out of the motor plus upping the boost(i.e) manual boost controller, well all feedback is helpful

[power2weight]

They'll probably move this to tech but here goes...

Sounds like you have a good start on a swap! I wouldn't really stay with a top mount if your hood isn't vented, a front mount is really the way to go if you are starting from scratch. You'll also need a computer from one of the later turbo cars to run with the injectors and VAM.

I would look long and hard at porting the head before you go after the intake. In my opinion it's just pretty much garbage stock and even after a little clean up it should flow much better. There is an old timer named Walt who has ported a bunch of these for circle track racing and I want to say he quoted me $280 for a full port job. If I was gonna port my head again, I would jump at having him do it, I looked like a coal miner for a week straight.

[SPOOL U 1986]

turboford.net... you can usually find anything you may need on the for sale forum / tech articles.. Also there are some other 2.3t owners on here that may chime in with extra parts they have for sale.

In regards to the quest for power.. I too found myself in those same shoes. I by no means am close to being "quick" however I can tell you that for the most part little tweaks go a long way with these motors.

Good Luck on the build..

['93hatchCrustang]

thanks guys, well i hear ya about the head im just on a budget,(the use what i got budget) cause im only 17, but i deff understand that the heads on these motors wernt designed well, if i do have head work done i will pay the extra $$ for oversized exhaust valves, any other info helps!