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Old 07-02-1999, 08:57 PM   #1
Trevor
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Question How to do a 2.3 to 2.3T swap?

Okay, i have been thinking of swaping out my 2.3 in my 1990 LX in favor of a 2.3T. If any one knows what is involved in this please tell me. I have already read a bunch of posts about it and I have a basic idea of what to do. Any specific information about the swap is appriciated especially about wiring, trans, and what car to get a donor engine for my car would be best. I want to go fast. Thanks in advance.
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Old 07-02-1999, 11:07 PM   #2
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I am probably the fella you would want to talk to, I have done this swap in to my 88lx.

First get a suitable engine:

200hp
85-86 Mustang SVO/Merkur XR4TI intercooled
87-88 T-bird intercooled

Or (lower hp 145-175, can be raised however)

84-86 T-bird non-intercooled

The swap is straight forward, it bolts in just like your n/a 2.3L, everything is the same.

However if u have a stick car and you find and auto 2.3T you will need to swap fly-wheels and vice versa.

Get the whole wiring harness, but in reality you should only need to swap a few wires into your already exsisting wiring harness.

Thats about it.

You might want to get a turbo rear as well since yours right now isn't trac-lok and has fuel economy gears. The turbo rears are trac-lock and have 3.73 gearing (for the autos, not sure about stick cars).

I strongly suggest you visit this site and get on the message board, this is where all of the 2.3T people hang out.

brad.

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Old 07-02-1999, 11:33 PM   #3
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Jett, I'm only 17 and don't have a lot of money to spend. How much is it going to take.
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Old 07-03-1999, 12:23 AM   #4
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What about to turbo an 86 mustang 2.3, What is needed.
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Old 07-03-1999, 10:29 PM   #5
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Well the swap cost me $550, I got the computer/w. harness, complete engine, rear-end. But I was lucky. Most 2.3L turbo engines cost anywhere from $300-$600 but it all depends on what shape the engine is in. I think u can get a rebuilt engine for around $800. The deals are out there u just have to look 'hard' for them.

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Old 07-03-1999, 10:32 PM   #6
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as for the 86 do u mean just add a turbo to a 2.3L non turbo?

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Old 07-05-1999, 11:06 PM   #7
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What kind of setup are you running to get 350hp out of a 140T? Would you be interested in racing some similar hp cars for $$$? Let me know cause it's sounds like an interesting setup to me.



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Old 07-06-1999, 05:27 PM   #8
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t-04 turbo,volvo ic, port/polish work, dual exaughst, timing, gears, cam, etc...

2.3l Turbo's are capable of up to 500hp.

Brad.



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