2.3 engine swap

2.3Newb · September 25th, 2011, 11:51 AM

My 2.3 4cylinder went down on me the other day after running hot. Come to find out the radiator is as old as the car. Well as for right now the car isnt running and im thinking about changing the engine out. Possibly a 302 of sorts, and good ideas, advice,etc I could get before partaking this change, thanks in advance.

2.3Newb · September 25th, 2011, 11:58 AM

Also one last thing, what engine sizes would fit into my 93 Mustang Hatchback.

blaten22 · September 25th, 2011, 07:39 PM

5.0/2.3/2.3T I'm pretty sure wouldn't be a issue. I'm not sure on the V6, as I don't recall atm what year they started coming in stangs. I would think, a 289 would as well being if I'm not mistaken, its the same block as a 302. Would be different depending on what your looking to do. Some one correct me if I'm wrong on the input.

ranger50toy · September 27th, 2011, 11:35 AM

Dont forget the 351, 429, 460's

tom_vilsack · September 28th, 2011, 12:39 AM

electric fox body project

interesting read....

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2.3Newb · September 29th, 2011, 06:35 AM

Thanks for the info, I was able to pick my 302 up at $250. The engine is running and all just needs a throttle body. So far im excited can't wait to get it in the car, but before I go running it I have to replace my old radiator also. Its what caused the car to over heat so bad in the first place.

2.3Newb · October 2nd, 2011, 11:32 PM

Ok so now I need to know if I can run a 95 Mustang GT computer with this 302 engine in my 93 LX.

ranger50toy · October 3rd, 2011, 09:01 AM

93 and older computer is more mod friendly.

2.3Newb · October 4th, 2011, 01:23 AM

Hmm ok, but Im goin carb, Now to determine what intake to use. 2 barrel, but then whats up with the Big pattern,Y pattern, etc, Thanks again everyone.

September 25th, 2011, 11:51 AM	#1
2.3Newb Newbie Ford 1993 Mustang LX Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alabama,Mobile Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	2.3 engine swap My 2.3 4cylinder went down on me the other day after running hot. Come to find out the radiator is as old as the car. Well as for right now the car isnt running and im thinking about changing the engine out. Possibly a 302 of sorts, and good ideas, advice,etc I could get before partaking this change, thanks in advance.

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September 25th, 2011, 11:58 AM	#2
2.3Newb Newbie Ford 1993 Mustang LX Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alabama,Mobile Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	Also one last thing, what engine sizes would fit into my 93 Mustang Hatchback.

September 27th, 2011, 11:35 AM	#4
ranger50toy Regular 1988 2.3L Hatch Ha-Ha Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lansing Mi Posts: 99 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dont forget the 351, 429, 460's

September 28th, 2011, 12:39 AM	#5
tom_vilsack Newbie 1988 mustang 2.3L Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ladner,vanc,cdn Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	electric fox body project interesting read.... McMichael High School EV Conversion

September 29th, 2011, 06:35 AM	#6
2.3Newb Newbie Ford 1993 Mustang LX Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alabama,Mobile Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the info, I was able to pick my 302 up at $250. The engine is running and all just needs a throttle body. So far im excited can't wait to get it in the car, but before I go running it I have to replace my old radiator also. Its what caused the car to over heat so bad in the first place.

October 2nd, 2011, 11:32 PM	#7
2.3Newb Newbie Ford 1993 Mustang LX Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alabama,Mobile Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok so now I need to know if I can run a 95 Mustang GT computer with this 302 engine in my 93 LX.

October 3rd, 2011, 09:01 AM	#8
ranger50toy Regular 1988 2.3L Hatch Ha-Ha Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lansing Mi Posts: 99 iTrader: 0 reviews	93 and older computer is more mod friendly.

October 4th, 2011, 01:23 AM	#9
2.3Newb Newbie Ford 1993 Mustang LX Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alabama,Mobile Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hmm ok, but Im goin carb, Now to determine what intake to use. 2 barrel, but then whats up with the Big pattern,Y pattern, etc, Thanks again everyone.

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