I was wondering, is there anything else I can do to add more hp to my 90 4 cylinder engine, other than adding a turbocharger. I have at this time a K&N...
eric penndragon
piccolo667@...
Mar 4, 2000 5:36 pm
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You could get a performance camshaft, A full length header and performance exhaust, just don't go larger then 2 1/4". Performance ignition system, and sythetic...
ted groth
tedgroth@...
Mar 4, 2000 7:25 pm
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I would drop the a4ld and get a t5. B. ... From: "ted groth" <tedgroth@...> To: <4and6cylindermustangs@eGroups.com> Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2000 2:24...
Brad Palmer
silly34@...
Mar 4, 2000 11:05 pm
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This is for Ted Groth. Thanks for the info. I due have an 8.8 inch rear-end and 3:73.1 gears stock. My Mustang is a 1990 Model w/ the 25th Anniversary Edition...
a penndragon
piccolo667@...
Mar 5, 2000 4:34 am
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In a message dated 3/4/00 1:15:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Yep.... cam, degree it, blueprint the setup, port the head, port the intake and exhaust, put a...
SlvrHorse@...
Mar 5, 2000 4:46 am
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Is there a way of obtaining 200hp out of the 4 cylinder engine and still be streetable, without having to add a turbocharger? ...
a penndragon
piccolo667@...
Mar 5, 2000 8:24 pm
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You'll have a hard time getting 200hp with the factory fuel injection with out turbocharging or super charging. It's not real easy without losing a lot of the...
ted groth
tedgroth@...
Mar 5, 2000 9:13 pm
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Does anybody know who makes superhchagers for the 2.3liter? http://community.webtv.net/piccolo667/1990FORDMUSTANGLX...
a penndragon
piccolo667@...
Mar 6, 2000 1:03 am
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I don't know of any company that makes a supercharger specifically for the 2.3L. I am trying to use a supercharger off a Thunderbird supercoupe. I think with...
ted groth
tedgroth@...
Mar 6, 2000 2:05 am
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With the engine balanced and blue printed, what is the highest NOS hp that I can use and not have any problems with the engine? I still want to use the stock...
a penndragon
piccolo667@...
Mar 6, 2000 3:47 am
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I would swap that a4LD for a ranger a4LD if you wanbt it to survive. the ranger ones were stronger. -MArk ... From: a penndragon <piccolo667@...> To:...
Ron Peters
overlays@...
Mar 6, 2000 4:10 am
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The weakest link in your motor is rod bolts and head gasket. Your motor will be fine as long as you keep it N/A, when you start adding turbo's or...
ted groth
tedgroth@...
Mar 6, 2000 4:28 am
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I don't know much about the new 4cyls but there isn't a hole lot out the as far as performance goes and what there is tends to be pricey. Other than a turbo...
Kristopher Ferguson
bmxkris@...
Mar 7, 2000 4:47 am
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If you want performance parts for the 2.3L contact a company called "Racer Walsh" They have everything from 4 barrel carb adapters to stroker kits....
ted groth
tedgroth@...
Mar 7, 2000 5:14 am
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You can't run a turbo on a N/A engine, it will not handle it. The turbo motor has a stronger block along with stronger internals, and roller cam head....
ted groth
tedgroth@...
Mar 7, 2000 5:40 am
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In a message dated 3/7/00 1:20:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... This is not true... the blocks are for all practical purposes identical in strength, the roller...
SlvrHorse@...
Mar 9, 2000 10:55 pm
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The turbo blocks have a higher nickel content, which is stronger! The turbo block also has a boss in the side for oil drain back. You are also wrong about the...
ted groth
tedgroth@...
Mar 9, 2000 11:46 pm
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I've had lots of 2.3 turbos , none have roller followers/cam from the factory.... at least not in the rear wheel drive trubo 2.3's... I suppose it is possible...
Ron Peters
overlays@...
Mar 10, 2000 3:57 am
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What year turbo 2.3's have you had? All the Fuel injected 2.3 Turbos from 83-88 had roller cams(Turbo coupes, SVO Mustangs, and Cougar XR7's, also Merkurs...
ted groth
tedgroth@...
Mar 10, 2000 4:33 am
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In a message dated 3/10/00 12:10:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... The block came down the same assembly line, and was selected if it was a better casting......
SlvrHorse@...
Mar 10, 2000 5:30 am
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Grow a brain buddy...none of the 2.3 turbo's had rollers...zero! Go to a boneyard and see for yourself..or visit your ford dealer...look in a repair manual. ...
Sheridan Wyatt
oxmyx98@...
Mar 10, 2000 6:28 am
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Wrong...same block design and material, only with tapped boss for turbo. No roller cam, same rods and crank. The turbo block does get forged pistons. People do...
Sheridan Wyatt
oxmyx98@...
Mar 10, 2000 6:35 am
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you should use steel because it wont crack from fatique. You can try going to the junkyard and pull one thats not rusted and dont have to bend one for...
Erik
passstea@...
Mar 10, 2000 7:16 am
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"Better to keep ones mouth shout and let people think you may be ignorant of the facts, rather than open it and remove any doubt." Ted, you're mostly off-base...
Brad Anesi
brad.anesi@...
Mar 10, 2000 4:25 pm
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ive had 7 83~88's (4 from mustangs, 1 86-cougar xr7 turbo and 2 T-bird TC's) I still ahve 3 complete heads from them, none have roller anything. I've had 5...
Ron Peters
overlays@...
Mar 11, 2000 4:09 am
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Damn I cant type tonight, sorry about that guys, also, I meant the ford DID NOT put roller stuuff on the 2.3 from the factory. _Mark ... From: Ron Peters...
Ron Peters
overlays@...
Mar 11, 2000 4:13 am
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... roller ... Main Page</A> In a message dated 3/10/00 7:02:24 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Ok.... You asked.... 1979 Indianapolis Pace Car Mustang 2.3 Carb...
SlvrHorse@...
Mar 11, 2000 2:33 pm
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Does anyone know of someone that makes custom fender emblems? http://community.webtv.net/piccolo667/1990FORDMUSTANGLX...
a penndragon
piccolo667@...
Mar 31, 2000 11:25 pm
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... The ... also ... 2.3 ... NOT the ... wether ... I'd like to see that 86 1/2 SVO! That would be one rare car! I own both a 85 1/2 and a 86 (the last SVO)...
Mike Williams
speedysvo@...
May 3, 2000 5:10 am
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... XR7's, ... You ought to read the turbo list once in-a-while speedy...
