93 2.3 or 86 3.8 which can make more power

basic_390 · September 30th, 2011, 02:01 PM

i have an 93 2.3 auto tranny that stock is supposed to have 105hp stock that i plan on doing a whole bunch of mods 2 such as

moates quarterhorse
stage 1 cam
mill the head
port the head
5 angle valve job
junk yard pullies
performance exhaust
performance header
cam gear
msd wires an Ignition system
Aluminum Driveshaft
t-lok
better gears in diff

an i wanted to know if i bought an 86 3.8 with 120 hp stock would i get more bang for my buck doing these mods to the 86 . someone has one for sale for cheap in my area

P.S i could not find many mods for an 86 3.8 so please add on if u know any thanks in advance

sspmustang · September 30th, 2011, 02:52 PM

I dont know that I have ever seen anyone build a 3.8 from the 80s. There are a lot of mods for the 2.3. Your best bet would be a turbo build for it.

DJ2.3 · October 3rd, 2011, 01:16 PM

I would def stick with the 4 banger. If you do mods that you plan to, you will be amazed at the difference. I you do want some info on modding a 3.8 here are some links that may help you:
Super Six Motorsports - V6 products that make your life faster
Tom Morana Racing Engines

ReverendDexter · October 3rd, 2011, 01:23 PM

Turbo 2.3 is gonna crap all over an N/A 3.8L

But, N/A to N/A? OHC isn't gonna make up for another 65% displacement. It's really going to come down to what aftermarket is available for each. I don't remember a lot out there for the 2.3L when I had mine, and the 3.8L can be pushed to 200hp just using factory parts ('99+ Mustang and Windstar parts).

September 30th, 2011, 02:01 PM	#1
basic_390 Newbie 93 4 banger Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: nc Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	93 2.3 or 86 3.8 which can make more power i have an 93 2.3 auto tranny that stock is supposed to have 105hp stock that i plan on doing a whole bunch of mods 2 such as moates quarterhorse stage 1 cam mill the head port the head 5 angle valve job junk yard pullies performance exhaust performance header cam gear msd wires an Ignition system Aluminum Driveshaft t-lok better gears in diff an i wanted to know if i bought an 86 3.8 with 120 hp stock would i get more bang for my buck doing these mods to the 86 . someone has one for sale for cheap in my area P.S i could not find many mods for an 86 3.8 so please add on if u know any thanks in advance

September 30th, 2011, 02:52 PM	#2
sspmustang Newbie 1993 Mustang LX SSP Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 46 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont know that I have ever seen anyone build a 3.8 from the 80s. There are a lot of mods for the 2.3. Your best bet would be a turbo build for it. __________________ 1993 Mustang LX SSP 306 Tremec C/H/I the works, E85 setup, Full suspension, 3.73s. 2004 F150 Crew 5.4 3v Edge programmer, CAI, Magniflow muffler, factory 3.73s Mamba 20" wheels,

October 3rd, 2011, 01:23 PM	#4
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,806 iTrader: 0 reviews	Turbo 2.3 is gonna crap all over an N/A 3.8L But, N/A to N/A? OHC isn't gonna make up for another 65% displacement. It's really going to come down to what aftermarket is available for each. I don't remember a lot out there for the 2.3L when I had mine, and the 3.8L can be pushed to 200hp just using factory parts ('99+ Mustang and Windstar parts). __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

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DJ2.3 Newbie a couple 2.3's Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would def stick with the 4 banger. If you do mods that you plan to, you will be amazed at the difference. I you do want some info on modding a 3.8 here are some links that may help you: Super Six Motorsports - V6 products that make your life faster Tom Morana Racing Engines

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