[shadowgames81]

Have a ranger roller cam and want to know what all I need to get to put it in the 2.3t. Is it even worth it?

[MSO]

you'll need followers (i believe, i kno you need something.. im gonna say followers) because its a roller

but other than that, its practically the same camshaft, the later 2.3 mustangs and rangers used that same cam

[MSO]

also, some weak points of the 2.3 engine

int shaft
distributor gear
belt tensioner

and: STINGER PERFORMANCE PARTS - 2.3 Turbo Performance Parts for Mustang SVO, Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, Merkur XR4Ti, Pinto, Ranger, and Sand Rails

scroll down for exhaust piping, the IC piping is up front

[shadowgames81]

int shaft......wish we knew what that was lol

[MSO]

lol intermediate shaft

2.3 Billet intermediate shaft: Esslinger Online Store

i wouldn't worry too much about it until you start making either serious horsepower, or start revving it up pretty high, i just dont wanna see ya runnin down the street all happy and have the belt tensioner snap on ya haha

[shadowgames81]

yeah that could suck. Like I said just looking for 250hp or so

[MSO]

250hp with an SVO is pretty damn easy my friend

[akatagyourit]

86 svo mustang setup is 210hp i believe so. 250 is like an extra 5 psi and your there my friend.

[TurboLX]

the SVO is only 205hp, bump it to like 22-25psi and turn the timing to about 17* advanced and run 93 or higher octane should be 250hp but swap out the 190lph pump for a 255lph to be able to feed that air mix

[shadowgames81]

I still got plenty to do before I do that...exhaust etc....but it would be nice.

[MSO]

Originally Posted by shadowgames81 I still got plenty to do before I do that...exhaust etc....but it would be nice.

i gave you the link for the exhaust, its pretty straight forward if you're going single exhaust

from what i understand, the 2.3T benefits greatly from an exhaust upgrade

[shadowgames81]

Yep....need to find a muffler. Everyone sais get a straight through style but doesn't tell me brands or what the brand calls them.

[snoopstang]

the ranger cam is small, but it works... I like to use something a bit bigger..

[SpeedSicks]

get a magnaflow muffler, not too pricey and they sound good. and straight thru performance as they say.

int shaft will be fine for 250hp , btw its the shaft that turns the distributor (middle pulley in the timing belt), also it turns the oil pump, and in older 2.3t the mech. fuel pump.

get exhaust 3" straight thru, magnaflow or similar straight thru style, upgrade the intercooler, and turn up the boost with a boost controller.

205hp yes..but not to the wheels my friends. 250rwhp is a big jump in performance from stock!

you can also gut the intake, do some porting, etc for additional ponies. pretty straight forward stuff, good luck! keep everyone posted

[SpeedSicks]

sorry i got off track reading the posts, but i would recommend a - BOPORT Racing Heads - Fremont CA cam. or an esslinger 2277 cam.

as far as what you need for a RR, just the followers

[Wiseguy]

40Bob.com - 2.3T headers, ported and gutted intakes, and accessories.
I wouldnt up the boost without too much without a better innercooler and 255 fuel pump. And depending ,maybe some injectors!
Here is the gutted upper and lower I have. Bob does awsome work. I will also be getting to bobs log header when I get back from vacatioN. Alot of people I know has the header and loves them!