2.3 block build up? which one

23tstang · 06-10-2008, 12:22 PM

ok so im build myself a street/strip car, a 1991 hatch that has its origional 2.3 na as of now. but considering that if iwas to buya 2.3t instead ofusing the na. im still putting je pistons and crower rods in it,so is it worth my timeand money and the over all strength of the engine? i would also hot tank,bore over... either engine i use.

Stang2.3 · 06-10-2008, 12:46 PM

street strip, nothing beats the amount of parts,availibilty of a 5.0

Hate to say it man, but 2.3T are quick, but try and find parts for them.

i've got a 2.3T, but i'm lookin to UPGRADING to a 5.0 later down the road

sleeper_inc · 06-10-2008, 07:34 PM

The only difference in the N/A and 2,3 turbo is...

Cylinder head
Valves
Cam
Block
Higher nickel content
Oil drain back line
Pistons
Forged
Exhaust manifold
Turbo
Injectors
VAM
Computer

23tstang · 06-11-2008, 09:15 AM

well i know the head sucks, computers no good 4 turbos... sorry i should have said just the block and crank. im going to put forged pistons & rods in either engine i build and im swaping heads out, and using a stand alone unit. already got a posi 8.8, bov, wastegate...

NEEDS:intercooler and piping, buy my stand alone, rods and pistons once i know if its needs a .0010 .0020or .0030 over...

86GT 93LX · 06-11-2008, 05:04 PM

using the n/a one is the smartest idea unless ur car is ur only means to get around. why buy a second block???its my opinion the blocks are made the same minus the oil outlet. so if the blocks are the same or real damn close why buy a second one??and get charged too much for it since its a tc motor.

sleeper_inc · 06-11-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

ORIGINAL: 86GT 93LX

using the n/a one is the smartest idea unless ur car is ur only means to get around. why buy a second block???its my opinion the blocks are made the same minus the oil outlet. so if the blocks are the same or real damn close why buy a second one??and get charged too much for it since its a tc motor.

Not true.

turbo blocks have a higher nickel content, and are thicker. The E8 block have thin walls which make them more pron to cracking which is BAD

23tstang · 06-11-2008, 05:31 PM

thats what i thought but everyone was talking to me like i was crazy!
and yes it is my dd but i can car pool, no biggie

23tstang · 06-11-2008, 05:35 PM

ok on to my other idea!!! i could buy a fully dressed 1jz turbo engine, including the ecu, wiring harnessand tranny, for about the same amount of money as the 2.3t build. my buddy kenny owns the only s-13 240 with a 1jz in florida, so he can help me with it. any input on that?

Stang2.3 · 06-11-2008, 08:07 PM

Your friend has a 240 with a JZ? can i slap him??

anyways the 1JZ is a good engine, but if your gonna go JDM at Least go RB cause they have swap kits for that, i'll look for the websitefor that swap

sleeper_inc · 06-11-2008, 08:33 PM

The 2.3 turbo is a JY performance engine.

You can make these engines run on nothing but used parts into the 10's[&:]

I'll tell you right now the 2.3 turbo engine is the best engine (turbo) that responds to JY mods bottem line.

I have about $700 into my engine (+ 200 for a good turbo) and it pulls like a rapped ape at only 8 PSI. I'm scared to see what it will do with 23 PSI[&:]