2.3 Turbo Swap Overview

matthundley · December 12th, 2007, 01:06 AM

good post

Squints · February 11th, 2008, 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by beeker

ya, the volvo head swap is mega bucks to have done, better (and cheaper too) to get a modded one from racerwalsh.

would it be at all possible to just swap the whole engine out of a volvo? or is that just a retarded question?

dsail56 · February 24th, 2008, 03:26 AM

I Had the same ???
Anyone out there have any experience with this???
Dan
Afghanistan

DennisChow · March 20th, 2008, 06:54 AM

so many link

DennisChow · March 20th, 2008, 06:55 AM

but some of them cannot be opened

LKTIN23 · May 14th, 2008, 02:41 PM

I currently have a 93 lx 4cyl NA that i want to do the TC swap. I was wondering about the computer part if I use the Mega Squirt or similiar product, do i still have to do the SVO or TC computer swap or are these products replacements for the ECU. I am pretty clueless when it comes to ECU's and Tuning. I appreciate all and any assistance. Thanks

87LX · June 10th, 2008, 12:38 AM

Well, I've been seriously concidering doing the swap for a while now, but over the weekend I decided 100% a 2.3T is going in my stang. It's a little over my head (okay, a lot over my head), but the deciding factor was a buddy of mine (apprentice mechanic) said he'd help me out for a 60 of crown. I'm having a lot of trouble finding a donor turbocoupe, so as soon as I can find one the swap will be underway. I plan on swapping the engine, transmission, and rear end. The Turbocoupe's had an 8.8 with disc brakes which I deffinately want, but is it a different bolt pattern? Will I have to use the rims from the turbocoupe? Also, did the turbocoupe's have bigger front disc brakes? Worth swapping them in? Anything you guys can think of that will cause problems with the rear end swap? Brake lines perhaps? Anything else I'd want from the turbocoupe before I junk it afterwards? Trying to get everything planned out now, so as soon as I find a donor car I know exactly what I need to do.

BlackSunshine · September 26th, 2008, 09:25 AM

Tell me how much of a pain in the ass it would be to swap outmy 4.6 in my 98GT for a 2.3T??

Matt Cramer · September 26th, 2008, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by BlackSunshine

Tell me how much of a pain in the ass it would be to swap outmy 4.6 in my 98GT for a 2.3T??

A major one if you need to pass a smog check since there is no OBD-II version of the 2.3 T. I haven't seen this done before, but if it's a race car that doesn't have top pass smog, it shouldn't be any different from putting it in a Fox body.

Originally Posted by LKTIN23

I currently have a 93 lx 4cyl NA that i want to do the TC swap. I was wondering about the computer part if I use the Mega Squirt or similiar product, do i still have to do the SVO or TC computer swap or are these products replacements for the ECU. I am pretty clueless when it comes to ECU's and Tuning. I appreciate all and any assistance. Thanks

The Megasquirt is its own computer and replaces the factory ECU completely.

Saleenssc14 · September 27th, 2008, 05:07 PM

Hey Turbo great post.. I am in the process of doing this myself right now got most of it done except a few minor things. I am doing the LA3 swap ryt now and was wondering if you have done it before so I can create a step-by-step kind of like Stingers,but put in some pics of the process if you are kind of slow like me.. haha

TurboLX · September 27th, 2008, 11:41 PM

yes i have done it

Saleenssc14 · September 28th, 2008, 03:22 PM

Any pics of process?

TurboLX · September 28th, 2008, 04:11 PM

nah man sorry

BlackSunshine · September 29th, 2008, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by Matt Cramer

A major one if you need to pass a smog check since there is no OBD-II version of the 2.3 T. I haven't seen this done before, but if it's a race car that doesn't have top pass smog, it shouldn't be any different from putting it in a Fox body.

The Megasquirt is its own computer and replaces the factory ECU completely.

There are no emissions or anything to the sort in TN, so this isnt a problem..

Traidmarx · September 30th, 2008, 12:35 AM

love these motors...i've owned two turbo coupes..still have a motor laying around actually. But these motors are honestly damn near indestructable. the LA3 computer is a better computer for these cars..so make sure thats the one your getting. But i remember with mine the motors never missed a beat. I had the stock IHI turbo, but had got around the stock restrictions the computer placed, basically allowing the turbo to spool as much as possible, i had an after market boost gauge, the car consistantly ran on about 22-24 PSI with no problems...only thing i ever had to correct was gap the plugs smaller because it was blowing out the spark at full boost...and when your boosting that much invest in hose clamps because i can't tell you how many times i blew hoses off the intercooler or turbo from boosting alot more than it was intended for lol

BlackSunshine · September 30th, 2008, 08:21 AM

^^ This only makes me more anxious to start my build..

Traidmarx · September 30th, 2008, 03:01 PM

glad i could help haha

Ohio96GT · October 6th, 2008, 12:26 PM

wish i could pull this off

yojoe600 · October 6th, 2008, 01:06 PM

i want to do this now... how bad are they on gas?... bc it will be my 3rd car

Traidmarx · October 6th, 2008, 02:34 PM

as long as you keep it out of boost they get 22-26 mpg....but if you are constantly spooling the turbo, i promise you can watch the gas gauge go down.

September 26th, 2008, 09:25 AM	#28
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September 30th, 2008, 08:21 AM	#36
BlackSunshine StoppingTerrorOneBombAtATime 1998 GT, 2005 skittle 1/8 mile: 8.78@89mph Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In yo strip club takin all yo biotches.. Posts: 917	^^ This only makes me more anxious to start my build.. __________________ MM Sapper squad: Founder MM 4 Banger club: Co-Founder MM PT Belt club: PT Belt rocker! Mine can run farther then yours!!

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February 24th, 2008, 03:26 AM	#23
dsail56 Newbie 1988 LX Convertible, Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 6	I Had the same ??? Anyone out there have any experience with this??? Dan Afghanistan

March 20th, 2008, 06:54 AM	#24
DennisChow Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 10	so many link

March 20th, 2008, 06:55 AM	#25
DennisChow Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 10	but some of them cannot be opened

May 14th, 2008, 02:41 PM	#26
LKTIN23 Look Ma! My First Post! 93 lx 4 cyl Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa Ok Posts: 1	I currently have a 93 lx 4cyl NA that i want to do the TC swap. I was wondering about the computer part if I use the Mega Squirt or similiar product, do i still have to do the SVO or TC computer swap or are these products replacements for the ECU. I am pretty clueless when it comes to ECU's and Tuning. I appreciate all and any assistance. Thanks

June 10th, 2008, 12:38 AM	#27
87LX Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 14	Well, I've been seriously concidering doing the swap for a while now, but over the weekend I decided 100% a 2.3T is going in my stang. It's a little over my head (okay, a lot over my head), but the deciding factor was a buddy of mine (apprentice mechanic) said he'd help me out for a 60 of crown. I'm having a lot of trouble finding a donor turbocoupe, so as soon as I can find one the swap will be underway. I plan on swapping the engine, transmission, and rear end. The Turbocoupe's had an 8.8 with disc brakes which I deffinately want, but is it a different bolt pattern? Will I have to use the rims from the turbocoupe? Also, did the turbocoupe's have bigger front disc brakes? Worth swapping them in? Anything you guys can think of that will cause problems with the rear end swap? Brake lines perhaps? Anything else I'd want from the turbocoupe before I junk it afterwards? Trying to get everything planned out now, so as soon as I find a donor car I know exactly what I need to do.

September 27th, 2008, 05:07 PM	#30
Saleenssc14 Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Union City,CA Posts: 179	Hey Turbo great post.. I am in the process of doing this myself right now got most of it done except a few minor things. I am doing the LA3 swap ryt now and was wondering if you have done it before so I can create a step-by-step kind of like Stingers,but put in some pics of the process if you are kind of slow like me.. haha

September 27th, 2008, 11:41 PM	#31
TurboLX Banned 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 9.71@141.6 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,780	yes i have done it

September 28th, 2008, 03:22 PM	#32
Saleenssc14 Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Union City,CA Posts: 179	Any pics of process?

September 30th, 2008, 03:01 PM	#37
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,026	glad i could help haha

September 28th, 2008, 04:11 PM	#33
TurboLX Banned 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 9.71@141.6 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,780	nah man sorry

September 30th, 2008, 12:35 AM	#35
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,026	love these motors...i've owned two turbo coupes..still have a motor laying around actually. But these motors are honestly damn near indestructable. the LA3 computer is a better computer for these cars..so make sure thats the one your getting. But i remember with mine the motors never missed a beat. I had the stock IHI turbo, but had got around the stock restrictions the computer placed, basically allowing the turbo to spool as much as possible, i had an after market boost gauge, the car consistantly ran on about 22-24 PSI with no problems...only thing i ever had to correct was gap the plugs smaller because it was blowing out the spark at full boost...and when your boosting that much invest in hose clamps because i can't tell you how many times i blew hoses off the intercooler or turbo from boosting alot more than it was intended for lol

October 6th, 2008, 12:26 PM	#38
Ohio96GT Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 13	wish i could pull this off

October 6th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#40
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,026	as long as you keep it out of boost they get 22-26 mpg....but if you are constantly spooling the turbo, i promise you can watch the gas gauge go down.

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