2.3 Turbo

94stranger · Post by **94stranger** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:54 pm

I'm thinking of making my winter beater a turbo.

what would I need to make my 2.3, a turbo? do I need the whole motor or can I use my stock 2.3 the way it is and just slap the turbo system on?

usmcrp1044 · Post by **usmcrp1044** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:45 am

I'm pretty sure the 2.3T engines had factory forged pistons, opposed to cast in the n/a form.
But, I have also heard that the Ranger's came with some of the best factory 2.3 heads.

Good luck

MalcolmV8 · Post by **MalcolmV8** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:55 am

Seems like you should wait till summer before putting turbos on the winter beater or you might be stranded?

94stranger · Post by **94stranger** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 7:21 pm

I wouldn't do anything till spring. so the best option would be to use the turbo block with the ranger head and harness or do I need to use the turbo harness?

ranger50toy · Post by **ranger50toy** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 10:53 am

Easiest to get entire turbo motor from t-bird with harness and computer. It will require a little fab work because the t-bird uses a Vane air meter instead of a MAF. You will need to splice a few wires to mate the engine harness with the truck harness. I recommend you upgrade the fuel pump also to keep it in one piece.

cgrey8 · Post by **cgrey8** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:44 pm

People on EECtuning.org can talk you through the VAF to MAF conversion if you decide you want to standardize the intake using a MAF. But if the engine is to stay in stock form, it probably makes no difference.

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