2.3 Turbo

'93hatchCrustang · 01-28-2008, 11:59 PM

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** · 01-29-2008, 08:24 AM

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 · 01-29-2008, 05:33 PM

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 · 01-30-2008, 07:56 PM

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!

01-28-2008, 11:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
'93hatchCrustang Registered User Car: 1995 civic cx My TRGarage st. pete : 51575	2.3 Turbo 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

01-29-2008, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
power2weight -eats the last cookie. Car: 96 Ranger, 84 Turbo 'stang, 91 Miata My TRGarage St. Pete : 942231798	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.

01-29-2008, 05:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPOOL U 1986 Swamp Water.. Hot Dam.... Car: 92 notch- has strange whistle sound ...oh well My TRGarage TAMPA : 1229178881	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..

01-30-2008, 07:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
'93hatchCrustang Registered User Car: 1995 civic cx My TRGarage st. pete : 51575	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!