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84LX89GT · 05-08-2014, 02:41 AM

Stock header from a 2.5L (same engine family) Ford Ranger, remove the air intake muffler (attached to the front of the air box). I believe that the 2.3L may have 19 lb/hr injectors (not entirely sure), so you may be able to try a mass air sensor from a 5.0L... haven't heard of someone trying this, but it would really open up the intake.

Gearing is a HUGE difference. I have a 2.3L with 3.27 gears and swapped for 4.11 gears.... wow, made a huge difference. Having an automatic sucks, but gearing really livens it up and you can get them for not too much money.

Biggest modification, REAR SWAY BAR. It makes by far the biggest difference in a 4 cylinder mustang, it will handle SO much better.

There's a bunch of other stuff, but these are some ideas to get started.

05-08-2014, 02:41 AM	#2
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	Re: 92 Mustang LX 2.3 Stock header from a 2.5L (same engine family) Ford Ranger, remove the air intake muffler (attached to the front of the air box). I believe that the 2.3L may have 19 lb/hr injectors (not entirely sure), so you may be able to try a mass air sensor from a 5.0L... haven't heard of someone trying this, but it would really open up the intake. Gearing is a HUGE difference. I have a 2.3L with 3.27 gears and swapped for 4.11 gears.... wow, made a huge difference. Having an automatic sucks, but gearing really livens it up and you can get them for not too much money. Biggest modification, REAR SWAY BAR. It makes by far the biggest difference in a 4 cylinder mustang, it will handle SO much better. There's a bunch of other stuff, but these are some ideas to get started. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)