SO...2.3 dual spark

bwb3 · July 7th, 2007, 05:24 PM

so i have a 2.3 dual spark motor out of my 93 notch( curently geting a 408) its just siting here. once im done i'd like to do something with it. now since its a dual spark motor is it worth it. i i build it up id do a stroker kit and lower the compression for a Turbah

but...just wondering if i should do it or not. its been a while since i built up a four, and the first time doing a ford four, so i think i might add one my old 16Vvolvo heads to it too( use to build up volvo motors). so worth it

P.S. i have a holset HX35 that i'll trow on it.

MSO · July 7th, 2007, 05:31 PM

Well, on the note of lowering compression, when you buy forged pistons for it, the compression will be lowered automatically. Dished pistons are 8:1 compression.

A Volvo head and Holset HX35 turbo would definitely make it worthwile. Especially if you like beating up V8s all day.

bwb3 · July 7th, 2007, 05:42 PM

hahaha thanks, yah i'm not sure if i want to deal with the volvo head. puting a volvo head on a different volvo block is one thing i wandering if i should just put a different 2.3 head on it or keep the stock one and rework it. Dammit im not evendone with my other project and im thinking of other

. oh well

MSO · July 7th, 2007, 06:16 PM

Well if you really want to turbo a 2.3, the best way to do it is to get a 2.3T from a T-bird. Unless you plan on dumping loads of money into your project or want to make so much power you need to change everything anyways.

Not only would you have to buy the turbo for a n/a engine, you would also need forged internals, a computer, an oil feed for the turbo, header/exhaust (you'll probably get that new anyways but..), and a whole bunch of little gizmos and gadgets.

IMO, I think it would be cool to turbo an n/a block, but it requires a LOT of money. You're probably better off putting a turbo on a V8 if you're going to use an n/a block.

bwb3 · July 7th, 2007, 06:41 PM

true, kinda tired of working on V8's. just trying to do something different with what i have. but yeah if i did do this every thing would probably be replaced for my ideas., oh god

TurboLX · July 7th, 2007, 07:38 PM

well the Holset would work wonders on the 2.3 especially with the Volvo head, but to make that fit, it requires a bit of milling and custom fitting

bwb3 · July 7th, 2007, 07:44 PM

yah i know the holset would, it worked great on my old volvo 2.4 setup.yah with the volvo setup that was what i was afraid of, milling ehhhhh....

TurboLX · July 7th, 2007, 07:54 PM

well i have one on my 2.3 now, and its gotta be around 400+ with the single cam

July 7th, 2007, 05:24 PM	#1
bwb3 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gainesville,Fl Posts: 98	SO...2.3 dual spark so i have a 2.3 dual spark motor out of my 93 notch( curently geting a 408) its just siting here. once im done i'd like to do something with it. now since its a dual spark motor is it worth it. i i build it up id do a stroker kit and lower the compression for a Turbah but...just wondering if i should do it or not. its been a while since i built up a four, and the first time doing a ford four, so i think i might add one my old 16Vvolvo heads to it too( use to build up volvo motors). so worth it P.S. i have a holset HX35 that i'll trow on it. __________________ i have fast cars....

July 7th, 2007, 05:31 PM	#2
MSO I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,924	Well, on the note of lowering compression, when you buy forged pistons for it, the compression will be lowered automatically. Dished pistons are 8:1 compression. A Volvo head and Holset HX35 turbo would definitely make it worthwile. Especially if you like beating up V8s all day. __________________ [COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="4"]Members Against Mods Crew member #7[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR] [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][COLOR="Red"]Dean MSO[/COLOR][/SIZE]

July 7th, 2007, 05:42 PM	#3
bwb3 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gainesville,Fl Posts: 98	hahaha thanks, yah i'm not sure if i want to deal with the volvo head. puting a volvo head on a different volvo block is one thing i wandering if i should just put a different 2.3 head on it or keep the stock one and rework it. Dammit im not evendone with my other project and im thinking of other . oh well __________________ i have fast cars....

July 7th, 2007, 06:16 PM	#4
MSO I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,924	Well if you really want to turbo a 2.3, the best way to do it is to get a 2.3T from a T-bird. Unless you plan on dumping loads of money into your project or want to make so much power you need to change everything anyways. Not only would you have to buy the turbo for a n/a engine, you would also need forged internals, a computer, an oil feed for the turbo, header/exhaust (you'll probably get that new anyways but..), and a whole bunch of little gizmos and gadgets. IMO, I think it would be cool to turbo an n/a block, but it requires a LOT of money. You're probably better off putting a turbo on a V8 if you're going to use an n/a block. __________________ [COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="4"]Members Against Mods Crew member #7[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR] [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][COLOR="Red"]Dean MSO[/COLOR][/SIZE]

July 7th, 2007, 06:41 PM	#5
bwb3 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gainesville,Fl Posts: 98	true, kinda tired of working on V8's. just trying to do something different with what i have. but yeah if i did do this every thing would probably be replaced for my ideas., oh god __________________ i have fast cars....

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July 7th, 2007, 07:38 PM	#6
TurboLX Banned 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 9.71@141.6 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,783	well the Holset would work wonders on the 2.3 especially with the Volvo head, but to make that fit, it requires a bit of milling and custom fitting

July 7th, 2007, 07:44 PM	#7
bwb3 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gainesville,Fl Posts: 98	yah i know the holset would, it worked great on my old volvo 2.4 setup.yah with the volvo setup that was what i was afraid of, milling ehhhhh.... __________________ i have fast cars....

July 7th, 2007, 07:54 PM	#8
TurboLX Banned 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 9.71@141.6 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,783	well i have one on my 2.3 now, and its gotta be around 400+ with the single cam

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