Turbo on non-turbo 2.3?

5.0L_Of_Fury · 03-24-2002, 03:49 PM

I am looking for some more power on my lil 4 banger and I know what everone is gonna say "Put a 5.0 in it" but I kinda want a hot 2.3

dont ask me why but I do. right now I am doing minor things I did some exsaust work for a lil more putting a 5spd in it I am getting a cool air intake for it but I was just wondering if anyone knows if a normal 2.3L will hold some boost say 4-6LBS I know where I can get a turbo motor for it but I dont want to spend that much money and I dont have time to do the swap so any advise here will be greatl appreciated

Adam

OnMy3rdStang · 03-25-2002, 03:09 PM

Well I had an idea for my four cylinder. I also wanna spank v-8 A** with a 4 popper and I was looking fopr a turbo coupe motor. I think yiou have to get like a few other slight mods to put in a turbo but it should be ok

Dont quote me on that I am new to this whole turbo 4 thing I suppose just find the differences/parts with a normal 4 cylinder and a turbo 4 and compromise. But i think i will do the more traditional and go V-8

Good luck!

Dark_5.0 · 03-25-2002, 04:56 PM

The non turbo 2.3L will not hold up to boost very well it is not nearly as stout on the botom as a 2.3L turbo engine.

I would suggest keeping an eye on ebay sometimes they have complete 2.3L turbo engines on there.

Later.

03-24-2002, 03:49 PM	#1
5.0L_Of_Fury Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mayfield,KY,USA Posts: 288	Turbo on non-turbo 2.3? I am looking for some more power on my lil 4 banger and I know what everone is gonna say "Put a 5.0 in it" but I kinda want a hot 2.3 dont ask me why but I do. right now I am doing minor things I did some exsaust work for a lil more putting a 5spd in it I am getting a cool air intake for it but I was just wondering if anyone knows if a normal 2.3L will hold some boost say 4-6LBS I know where I can get a turbo motor for it but I dont want to spend that much money and I dont have time to do the swap so any advise here will be greatl appreciated Adam __________________ OLD NAME:4cyl_Of_Fury 1990 LX 5.0 Hatchback K&N,March Ram Air,Strut Tower Brace '93LX Hatchback !FOR SALE No Substitute For Cubic Inches! BURN EM UP fivepointzero@kytnar.org "Give 'Er Hell" "They Call It Minute Rice..Gee Are Those Actually Track Times?" Firemen: We Find 'Em Hot And Leave 'Em Wet" Rice Haters Club Member #23 (GM Ricer Fads) Gotta Love Hatin 'Em CLUTCHES,FUEL PUMP RELAYS,FOUR CYLINDERS

03-25-2002, 03:09 PM	#2
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	Well I had an idea for my four cylinder. I also wanna spank v-8 A** with a 4 popper and I was looking fopr a turbo coupe motor. I think yiou have to get like a few other slight mods to put in a turbo but it should be ok Dont quote me on that I am new to this whole turbo 4 thing I suppose just find the differences/parts with a normal 4 cylinder and a turbo 4 and compromise. But i think i will do the more traditional and go V-8 Good luck! __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

03-25-2002, 04:56 PM	#3
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	No good The non turbo 2.3L will not hold up to boost very well it is not nearly as stout on the botom as a 2.3L turbo engine. I would suggest keeping an eye on ebay sometimes they have complete 2.3L turbo engines on there. Later. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

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