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Jeff Chambers · 11-24-2004, 08:06 AM

Though you can run everything from a go-kart to a motorhome downtrack, your 2.3l is going to be pretty limited and quite slow in comparison to most cars you'll line up against. There's nothing wrong with this, but it may wind up being a little disappointing for you.

The 2.3l is really limited in terms of aftermarket speed parts so you may want to consider replacing that 2.3l with a crate 302. Besides a few pin-out changes, it's pretty much a drop-in replacement. The 302 will at least get you started out in the 15-second range as opposed to 18-19 seconds with the 2.3l.

11-24-2004, 08:06 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: Need Help Though you can run everything from a go-kart to a motorhome downtrack, your 2.3l is going to be pretty limited and quite slow in comparison to most cars you'll line up against. There's nothing wrong with this, but it may wind up being a little disappointing for you. The 2.3l is really limited in terms of aftermarket speed parts so you may want to consider replacing that 2.3l with a crate 302. Besides a few pin-out changes, it's pretty much a drop-in replacement. The 302 will at least get you started out in the 15-second range as opposed to 18-19 seconds with the 2.3l. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"