stroking the 2.3

MSO · October 20th, 2007, 06:02 PM

k so i kno the components to stroking the 2.3

i got a few questions about gathering the components

you need small bearings since pre-91 blocks use large bearings and the 2.5s use small, can you just take them out of the 2.5 when you pick it apart?

other than the crank being different, are the pistons a different size? i kno the rods are the same length.. i dont plan on using the stock pistons anyways so i guess that question doesn't really matter.

do you need a bigger exhaust manifold or injectors? do you need a tune for the computer?

TurboLX · October 21st, 2007, 03:38 AM

Everything between the 2.3 and the 2.5's are the same except the crank and the thrust bearing

stock manifold will work, no computer tuning involved

MSO · October 21st, 2007, 10:47 AM

what is the "thrust bearing?"

and the pistons are the same? you sure? cuz i read somewhere they're a bit thinner..

MSO · October 21st, 2007, 11:19 AM

and can you use the bearings from the 2.3 block? or do you need to buy them (cuz they're like $160)

TurboLX · October 21st, 2007, 01:18 PM

A thrust bearing is the bearing in the middle of the crank case that is bigger then the rest of the bearings, its designed to keep the crank from walking and keeps its movement straight

im pretty sure the pistons are the same but dont take my word just yet, lemme find out

and your better off just buying new bearings

thats like re using a used condom if you use the old bearings

MSO · October 23rd, 2007, 08:29 PM

so how much horsepower you think i'd have with this set-up?

bored and stroked to 2.5 w/ 5.7 chevy rods and KB pistons (balanced assembly at the shop)
ported head, stage 1 cam from racer walsh, swirl polished valves, shaved head .050 - .070

ranger header, 2.5" exhaust pipe, high-flow cat, flowmaster 40 (yes turbo)

these are what i was planning on doing before next summer, so how much you think i'd be putting to the wheels?

[and if i make enough, i would add pullies, stage 2 cam, and a 75-100 shot of nitrous]

so what you think with those first mods i listed?

TurboLX · October 23rd, 2007, 08:31 PM

how much of a bore?

MSO · October 23rd, 2007, 08:33 PM

.020

nothing fancy

TurboLX · October 23rd, 2007, 08:37 PM

est. 145hp

MSO · October 23rd, 2007, 08:38 PM

and with the stage 2 cam and the 75 shot of nitrous?

TurboLX · October 23rd, 2007, 08:48 PM

205 maybe...

MSO · October 23rd, 2007, 08:57 PM

205 with a 75 shot?

being conservative there?

MSO · October 23rd, 2007, 09:05 PM

and would an aluminum water pump free up any horsepower?

TurboLX · October 23rd, 2007, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by My'StangOpens

205 with a 75 shot?

being conservative there?

just because its a 75 shot doesnt mean your gonna get 75hp from it

could be as high as a 55hp gain if that

TurboLX · October 23rd, 2007, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by My'StangOpens

and would an aluminum water pump free up any horsepower?

doubt it

MSO · October 23rd, 2007, 10:06 PM

ahh that sucks.. i want about 180 w/o the juice..

hmm

MSO · October 24th, 2007, 05:49 PM

so say i did the 2.3T swap, would it be a good idea to use the crank from the 2.5 and get some forged long rods/shorter pistons?

i want to stroke something, and i'm thinkin about getting a 2.3T and building it up on the side while i get the body work on my car done...

im gonna be doing the badass stuff, like boring and stroking and porting and all that so i'm gonna be asking a lot of questions (jus like the ol' days!)

TurboLX · October 24th, 2007, 05:57 PM

so just add about 150hp to that combo

MSO · October 24th, 2007, 06:00 PM

huh?

wanna be jus a little bit more clear with your vague statements, buddy?

btw, i added ur youtube to my friends lol

TurboLX · October 24th, 2007, 06:07 PM

what your trying to say is

if you did that combo and addeda turbo

i'd say 350hp

October 20th, 2007, 06:02 PM	#1
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,954 iTrader: 0 reviews	stroking the 2.3 k so i kno the components to stroking the 2.3 i got a few questions about gathering the components you need small bearings since pre-91 blocks use large bearings and the 2.5s use small, can you just take them out of the 2.5 when you pick it apart? other than the crank being different, are the pistons a different size? i kno the rods are the same length.. i dont plan on using the stock pistons anyways so i guess that question doesn't really matter. do you need a bigger exhaust manifold or injectors? do you need a tune for the computer? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 21st, 2007, 03:38 AM	#2
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,792 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Everything between the 2.3 and the 2.5's are the same except the crank and the thrust bearing stock manifold will work, no computer tuning involved __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

October 21st, 2007, 10:47 AM	#3
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,954 iTrader: 0 reviews	what is the "thrust bearing?" and the pistons are the same? you sure? cuz i read somewhere they're a bit thinner.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 21st, 2007, 11:19 AM	#4
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,954 iTrader: 0 reviews	and can you use the bearings from the 2.3 block? or do you need to buy them (cuz they're like $160) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 21st, 2007, 01:18 PM	#5
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,792 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	A thrust bearing is the bearing in the middle of the crank case that is bigger then the rest of the bearings, its designed to keep the crank from walking and keeps its movement straight im pretty sure the pistons are the same but dont take my word just yet, lemme find out and your better off just buying new bearings thats like re using a used condom if you use the old bearings __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

October 23rd, 2007, 08:29 PM	#6
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,954 iTrader: 0 reviews	so how much horsepower you think i'd have with this set-up? bored and stroked to 2.5 w/ 5.7 chevy rods and KB pistons (balanced assembly at the shop) ported head, stage 1 cam from racer walsh, swirl polished valves, shaved head .050 - .070 ranger header, 2.5" exhaust pipe, high-flow cat, flowmaster 40 (yes turbo) these are what i was planning on doing before next summer, so how much you think i'd be putting to the wheels? [and if i make enough, i would add pullies, stage 2 cam, and a 75-100 shot of nitrous] so what you think with those first mods i listed? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 23rd, 2007, 08:31 PM	#7
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,792 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	how much of a bore? __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

October 23rd, 2007, 08:33 PM	#8
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,954 iTrader: 0 reviews	.020 nothing fancy __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 23rd, 2007, 08:37 PM	#9
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,792 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	est. 145hp __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

October 23rd, 2007, 08:38 PM	#10
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,954 iTrader: 0 reviews	and with the stage 2 cam and the 75 shot of nitrous? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 23rd, 2007, 08:48 PM	#11
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,792 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	205 maybe... __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

October 23rd, 2007, 08:57 PM	#12
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,954 iTrader: 0 reviews	205 with a 75 shot? being conservative there? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 23rd, 2007, 09:05 PM	#13
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,954 iTrader: 0 reviews	and would an aluminum water pump free up any horsepower? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 23rd, 2007, 10:06 PM	#16
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,954 iTrader: 0 reviews	ahh that sucks.. i want about 180 w/o the juice.. hmm __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 24th, 2007, 05:49 PM	#17
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,954 iTrader: 0 reviews	so say i did the 2.3T swap, would it be a good idea to use the crank from the 2.5 and get some forged long rods/shorter pistons? i want to stroke something, and i'm thinkin about getting a 2.3T and building it up on the side while i get the body work on my car done... im gonna be doing the badass stuff, like boring and stroking and porting and all that so i'm gonna be asking a lot of questions (jus like the ol' days!) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 24th, 2007, 05:57 PM	#18
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,792 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	so just add about 150hp to that combo __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

October 24th, 2007, 06:00 PM	#19
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,954 iTrader: 0 reviews	huh? wanna be jus a little bit more clear with your vague statements, buddy? btw, i added ur youtube to my friends lol __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 24th, 2007, 06:07 PM	#20
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,792 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	what your trying to say is if you did that combo and addeda turbo i'd say 350hp __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

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