lil 4 cylinder 2.3

fordgrl55 · 07-28-2003, 01:41 AM

i need a lil help with my 4 cyl 2.3 mustang.<IMG src=smileys/smiley19.gif border="0">..when i bought it they had put in the engine new...but the transmission is crap.<IMG src=smileys/smiley7.gif border="0">..ifn e one knows around how much it would be to replace it please tell me...and also...which would be more economic to do.....1.put in a turbo..2.a used v8 w/low miles..or 3.just get a whole new stang.....<IMG src=smileys/smiley5.gif border="0">..if i kept the 4 banger...its is possible to convert it to a dual exhaust instead of a single..? Thanks

Jugador1 · 07-28-2003, 02:52 AM

economic is most likely the turbo, for gas mileage sake if you can keep off the gas (i think), but installation would be a bitch. i say get a nice lx 5.0 notchback. but hey im a 15 year old kid. and on the subject of the dual exhaust...it would be pointless since there is only one engine bank, but it may be possible...

bottom line in my eyes...new tranny cant be cheap, you seem unsatisfied with your current car, but dont seem to mind fox bodies. so i say just get a notch 5.0...you can get em under 3 grand i hear. if that's not economical enough for yago buy a fiesta or something. <IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0">

fordgrl55 · 07-28-2003, 03:55 PM

Amazingly enough...my car moves now...one of my friends drained about 5 qts of tranny fluid and then replaced maybe 3 qts and it runs fine for now....i think the problem was that it was just too full....hopefully that was all that was wrong...and i was told i need a new oxygen sensor cuz black stuff is coming outta my exhaust...if i didnt put a dual exhaust which single would u suggest?

On the turbosubject how much would that run me? i'm not really concerned about themoney issue...and my friend could put the turbo in for me soo..all i basically need is abase price for a good turbo!thanks<IMG src=smileys/smiley1.gif border="0">

Jugador1 · 07-28-2003, 07:44 PM

if money doesnt matter, then i now really suggest getting a 5.0

Kmitch1985 · 07-31-2003, 07:35 PM

When you speak of cost that depends on what you want. For example, a local salvage yard has a 2.3L TC for $350. I havn't had the chance to check it out but I'm sure I just can't take that motor out of that junker put into my car, so that will be more money. Then there is the question of a transmission and rear-end. You say money is not a concern, but are you willing to wait the time it would take to complete the car. A project like this doesn't happen over night. 

If your not willing to put in the time, and since money is not a concern, go to the dealership and pick out a new one.

turboeeyore · 08-03-2003, 03:58 PM

you will need to do more than just a turbo install, you have to install a turbo timer because the engine timing has to advance and retard as the boost kicks in and out, plus , the stock 2.3l engine won't take alot of boost before puking parts, if you seriously want a turbo 2.3 look for a cougar, thunderbird, or xr4ti (all turbo) to engine swap, that way you have the turbo, the proper engine, oil cooling lines, and the eec-iv that controls all the timing advancement, this isn't a weekend job for a rookie, so do some research before you are carless for a couple weeks. i've been planning a turbo stang for 3 years, still can't bring myself to do all the work. if you want some more power cheap, take out the air tube, the big round thing that says for on it has a air silencer in it,remove it with a pair of needle nose plyers(both sides)then replace your air filter with a hi flow filter,then you could always upgrade your ignition coil, plug wires and plugs, and use synthetic oil in the engine, this is all noticeable but not a huge difference, i am also told that a throttle body from a 5.0 will fit with some modifacation, but i havent tried that yet. good luck

turboeeyore · 08-03-2003, 09:08 PM

i'm getting e- mails that are telling me i'm not quite explaining myself correctly(actually that i'm not right at all)all i have to say,is if you listen to these people telling you it's easy, and you end up blowing your brand new motor,it's not my fault.

Buzzstang · 08-03-2003, 11:00 PM

THE SECOND AND THIRD OPTIONS IS WHAT I WOULD CHOOSE. YOU CAN DO A 5.0 SWAP EASIER THAN TRUING TO FIT A TURBO ON YOUR 2.3. IF YOU WOULD GET A 2.3 OUT OF A TURBOCHARGED CAR YOU WULD NEED EVERYTHING COMPUTER, WIRE AND ALL THE HARDWARE TO GET IT RIGHT. THE 5.0 SWAP ALL YOU NEED IS A FRONT WIRNG HARNESS COMPETER ENGINE AND TRANS SET IT IN AND GO. BUYING A 5.0 IS JUST EASIER AND YOUR BETTER OFF DOING THAT. SINCE MONEY IS NO OPTION YOU COULD PICK UP A HIGHLY MODIFIED CAR FOR A FEW THOUSAND. IF YOU SELL YOUR CAR THEN THAT WOULD BE EVEN LESS OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE TO YOU.

fordgrl55 · 08-04-2003, 04:03 AM

Thanks...yeah i've been told by alot to just get a 5.0 so i will prolly end up doing just that...i should get a stick right? that would be faster correct???what would enhance the 5.0? thanks<IMG src=smileys/smiley1.gif border="0">

turboeeyore · 08-04-2003, 05:42 AM

i' ve done a 5.0 progect and it's freakin' easy,i got the motor/tranny wiring and exhaust(basically all i need) out of a 88 lincoln mark 7, i parted the rest of the car out made $200 on parts(only paid $50 for the whole car) and $40 for the 1990 lx mustang, so the parts car paid off most of my project, to see pics of the project stang http://members.cardomain.com/not_his it runs great, goes like stink,all for like $25... CANADIAN . it still needs paint, windshield, guages hooked up, and exhaust from converter back,but i think it's worth it.