LX Owner

Timewarp · 03-30-1999, 11:36 PM

Ok, I give up. What can I do if anything, to boost the performance of my LX 4-banger. I do not want to scarp it. It runs GREAT, just not enough power for me.I just put a new transmission in it, and everything runs great. I just need/want more power. Anything I can do for arounf $500-$1000?

grogan · 04-01-1999, 10:17 AM

There's not a whole lot. the only thing you can do is get a K&N filter and take the air silencer off. I've looked every where and thats all i found.

STEEDAJEFF · 04-01-1999, 04:07 PM

I have a 90 4 bangr that is my daily ride, it is Slooooow, all I have done is a k/n, and bumped the timing up to 12 Degrees

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blue oval 50h · 04-01-1999, 04:15 PM

The best bang for the buck===GEARS! 3.73s or 4.10s. And as others stated a K&N and complete tuneup. Hope this helps.

Red_LX · 04-01-1999, 09:32 PM

Ah I guess you folks haven't found much for the 2.3L. There's lots of stuff you can do, for $500-$1000! I'll just name a few things: bigger cat-back exhaust and high flow cats, header (Pacesetter makes a smog-legal one), cam, head work (Esslinger will port & polish your iron head and install big valves for $739, and they have an aluminum head for $1000 which offers 25 hp over stock and 25 lbs less weight), porting work on the intake, you could even go so far as boring or stroking (or both) your engine, or even a complete turbo swap (you can do this for $1000 or less)....plus there's always the old standbys that have already been mentioned like a K&N and gears, plus ram/cold air induction helps too. Also lightening up the weight in the car can help a lot.

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Garrett
'90 LX Hatchback 2.3L
5 speed, 3.73's, K&N, lots more mods on the way!
"Hey at least it's not a Chevy"

PanamaRed90LX · 04-03-1999, 10:35 PM

Racer Walsh has lots of 4 cyl Ford racing stuff. Heads, cams, pistons, headers, etc. For under $500.00 you could install a 50-75 HP shot of nitrous.

Mark McDaniel · 04-12-1999, 09:28 PM

Damned good question. Some good answers also. I am doing a 2.3 Turbo swap later this year. Check your local wrecking yards I just aquired a complete 84 T-bird 2.3 turbo coupe engine for $275. This is probably the best and least expensive way to go, HP to dollar ratio, if you would like to keep the gas miliage of the 4 banger and still get more power.

04-12-1999, 09:33 PM

I've got a 1990 2.3L. If I got a Turbo Charged 2.3 engine is there anything special you have to do to swap it? Or will it just hook up?
THanks

03-30-1999, 11:36 PM	#1
Timewarp Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Jacksonville, Fl USA Posts: 6	LX Owner Ok, I give up. What can I do if anything, to boost the performance of my LX 4-banger. I do not want to scarp it. It runs GREAT, just not enough power for me.I just put a new transmission in it, and everything runs great. I just need/want more power. Anything I can do for arounf $500-$1000?

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04-01-1999, 10:17 AM	#2
grogan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: raliegh Posts: 10	There's not a whole lot. the only thing you can do is get a K&N filter and take the air silencer off. I've looked every where and thats all i found.

04-01-1999, 04:07 PM	#3
STEEDAJEFF Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: CT Posts: 125	I have a 90 4 bangr that is my daily ride, it is Slooooow, all I have done is a k/n, and bumped the timing up to 12 Degrees ------------------

04-01-1999, 04:15 PM	#4
blue oval 50h Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: NJ Posts: 219	The best bang for the buck===GEARS! 3.73s or 4.10s. And as others stated a K&N and complete tuneup. Hope this helps.

04-01-1999, 09:32 PM	#5
Red_LX Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Burton, WV Posts: 360	Ah I guess you folks haven't found much for the 2.3L. There's lots of stuff you can do, for $500-$1000! I'll just name a few things: bigger cat-back exhaust and high flow cats, header (Pacesetter makes a smog-legal one), cam, head work (Esslinger will port & polish your iron head and install big valves for $739, and they have an aluminum head for $1000 which offers 25 hp over stock and 25 lbs less weight), porting work on the intake, you could even go so far as boring or stroking (or both) your engine, or even a complete turbo swap (you can do this for $1000 or less)....plus there's always the old standbys that have already been mentioned like a K&N and gears, plus ram/cold air induction helps too. Also lightening up the weight in the car can help a lot. ------------------ Garrett '90 LX Hatchback 2.3L 5 speed, 3.73's, K&N, lots more mods on the way! "Hey at least it's not a Chevy"

04-03-1999, 10:35 PM	#6
PanamaRed90LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Panama, Rep of Panama Posts: 94	Racer Walsh has lots of 4 cyl Ford racing stuff. Heads, cams, pistons, headers, etc. For under $500.00 you could install a 50-75 HP shot of nitrous.

04-12-1999, 09:28 PM	#7
Mark McDaniel Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: St. Regis, Montana Posts: 26	Damned good question. Some good answers also. I am doing a 2.3 Turbo swap later this year. Check your local wrecking yards I just aquired a complete 84 T-bird 2.3 turbo coupe engine for $275. This is probably the best and least expensive way to go, HP to dollar ratio, if you would like to keep the gas miliage of the 4 banger and still get more power.

04-12-1999, 09:33 PM	#8
Doobie Guest Posts: n/a	I've got a 1990 2.3L. If I got a Turbo Charged 2.3 engine is there anything special you have to do to swap it? Or will it just hook up? THanks