2.3L Turbo Engine Swap

04-12-1999, 11:17 PM

I have a 1990 LX Coupe. 4 cylinder, AOD. I was wondering what does it take to swap in a 2.3L turbo? I have seen people say they use an engine from a T-Bird. I just want to know what parts I will need and what kind of work will the swap entail. I was looking at a 5.0 and it takes a hell of alot so I was hopeing this would be a little less. Also if I did drop in a 2.3L Turbo, what would the approximate HP be on it?

Thanks for any help

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MUSTANGROB · 04-15-1999, 11:07 AM

The SVO Mustang made somewhere around 190HP net. This month's HOT ROD had an article about a guy using turbo 2.3 motors in his drag Pinto & running respectable ET's. There was some very enlightening info on what's involved in the swap & how to build the engine to last.

MUSTANGROB · 04-15-1999, 11:08 AM

The SVO Mustang made somewhere around 190HP net. This month's HOT ROD had an article about a guy using turbo 2.3 motors in his drag Pinto & running respectable ET's. There was some very enlightening info on what's involved in the swap & how to build the engine to last.

Jett · 06-06-1999, 12:49 PM

2.3t engine made anywhere from 145hp-205hp.

t-rbid 84 non-intercooled= 145hp
t-bird 85 non-ic = 145hp
t-bird 85 ic = 175hp
svo 85.5 = 205hp
svo 86 = 200hp
t-bird 87-88 = 200hp

Brad.

04-12-1999, 11:17 PM	#1
Doobie Guest Posts: n/a	2.3L Turbo Engine Swap I have a 1990 LX Coupe. 4 cylinder, AOD. I was wondering what does it take to swap in a 2.3L turbo? I have seen people say they use an engine from a T-Bird. I just want to know what parts I will need and what kind of work will the swap entail. I was looking at a 5.0 and it takes a hell of alot so I was hopeing this would be a little less. Also if I did drop in a 2.3L Turbo, what would the approximate HP be on it? Thanks for any help ------------------ http://www.jawatrader.net

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04-15-1999, 11:07 AM	#2
MUSTANGROB Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: CHARLOTTE, NC, USA Posts: 25	The SVO Mustang made somewhere around 190HP net. This month's HOT ROD had an article about a guy using turbo 2.3 motors in his drag Pinto & running respectable ET's. There was some very enlightening info on what's involved in the swap & how to build the engine to last.

04-15-1999, 11:08 AM	#3
MUSTANGROB Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: CHARLOTTE, NC, USA Posts: 25	The SVO Mustang made somewhere around 190HP net. This month's HOT ROD had an article about a guy using turbo 2.3 motors in his drag Pinto & running respectable ET's. There was some very enlightening info on what's involved in the swap & how to build the engine to last.

06-06-1999, 12:49 PM	#4
Jett Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Tallahassee, Fl., US Posts: 130	2.3t engine made anywhere from 145hp-205hp. t-rbid 84 non-intercooled= 145hp t-bird 85 non-ic = 145hp t-bird 85 ic = 175hp svo 85.5 = 205hp svo 86 = 200hp t-bird 87-88 = 200hp Brad.