Need Help

93musclemustang · 11-24-2004, 12:06 AM

Hey i got a 93 mustang lx 2.3l and im new to the drag racing sport
and want to know what i should do to my mustang to get started in this sport but not to expensive. So any help would be fine thx.

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.

93musclemustang · 11-24-2004, 04:32 PM

Thx alot and any1 else willing to give suggestions let me know kn thx

jimdrechsler · 12-04-2004, 04:48 PM

depedning on how much money you have, i would sell the 2.3 and use that money and a little more to buy a 5.0 already done up. you can get them pretty cheap and will be a lot faster as is. IMO. good luck

~The Jester~ · 12-04-2004, 08:28 PM

If your dead stuck on the 4 banger, go turbo. Then call Racer Walsh in Florida. A friend of mine has a 150CID 4 cyl in a Shelby Charger running 10.50's!!! Those 4 bangers will SCREAM, but bring your checkbook! 5.0 conversion is where the smart money is.

11-24-2004, 12:06 AM	#1
93musclemustang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 4	Need Help Hey i got a 93 mustang lx 2.3l and im new to the drag racing sport and want to know what i should do to my mustang to get started in this sport but not to expensive. So any help would be fine thx. Last edited by 93musclemustang; 11-24-2004 at 12:39 AM..

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!"

11-24-2004, 04:32 PM	#3
93musclemustang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 4	Re: Need Help Thx alot and any1 else willing to give suggestions let me know kn thx

12-04-2004, 04:48 PM	#4
jimdrechsler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 167	Re: Need Help depedning on how much money you have, i would sell the 2.3 and use that money and a little more to buy a 5.0 already done up. you can get them pretty cheap and will be a lot faster as is. IMO. good luck __________________ OLD CAR-89 lx convt- Flowtech II headers, H-pipe, 2 1/2 "flowmasters- pulleys- 3.73's, ripper shifter- ram air- Best 1/4 mile time- a measley 14.2 at 98.6 PRESENT CAR- 90 LX BBK long tubes, h-pipe with cats, flowmasters. 3.55's holley systemax II kit- 70 mm TB 30#injectors, jacobs ignition, black magic fan, 180 thermostat, 75 shot of NOS- NITTO DR'S STREET TIRE BEST RUNS 1/4 mile13.2 @112 w/ NOS 2.17 60' 13.5 @103 2.1 60' *new time with Dr's 12.8 at 111 w/ 75 shot

12-04-2004, 08:28 PM	#5
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Need Help If your dead stuck on the 4 banger, go turbo. Then call Racer Walsh in Florida. A friend of mine has a 150CID 4 cyl in a Shelby Charger running 10.50's!!! Those 4 bangers will SCREAM, but bring your checkbook! 5.0 conversion is where the smart money is. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....