2.0/2.3 ford

I finally got page one to open. LOL I nearly laughed my ass off at the opening sentance.

"The days of the V8 are numbered." I like the fours, but V8's are here to stay.

 

http://www.burtonpower.com/

 

I gotta check, I still need the track nose so I know how big I can go. I am planning on using a model T glass nose and widen it.

 

Its time to get this going again. I FINALLY got my 2.3 in my garage.

Here is my question. I am planning on using a fuel tank from a 1918 Ford and sons fuel tank. What do I need to make the modern fuel system happy?

 

EFI? Turbo? Non-turbo?

 

Could someone PLEASE address the interchangeability/non of early 2.0 and 2.3 flywheels. Anyone using a stick will need to know. My understanding is that the 2.0 and 2.3 flywheels are not interchangeable due to different bolt pattern at the crank.

2 questions. #1. Is that the only difference? #2. Anyone had results re-drilling a 2.3 flywheel for the 2.0 pattern? Not just elongating/enlarging the holes but indexing the pattern around sorta like multi-pattern wheels.

 

Yup EFI with turbo. It will be a challange to lace all the wire up to look correct.

 

I've got a few ideas to make mine look clean and cool even with the EFI. With my set up no one will really have too much to bitch about. I'm sure someone here will grumble about it, but I'll be happy with it...

 

I have asked the above question a couple of different times here lately. I think I must have stumbled onto the one question no one here knows the answer to. Didn't think it possible.

 

Ford parts microfiche shows them as different part numbers. 2.0L was D1FZ 6375 C, the 2.3 was E2ZZ 6375 B or C, depending on which manual trans. it was hooked to. The 2.0L shows as 135 tooth ring gear, and the 2.3 as 132 tooth.


cheers
Ed N.

 

Anyone still building any of theirs or finshed any yet.........espcially any coupes.

 

bump..........no one ?

 

I've been watching this thread for a couple of years and it has sparked a interest. Thirty years ago I thought about putting a Pinto 2000cc engine in a Model A. So over the years I've picked up some interesting 2000cc stuff. In the next couple of months, I'll start on the project and post some pictures.

I have a chassis ready, just waiting for an engine; just couldn't decide what engine until today. So it will get a 2000cc, with a T5, and 8 inch ford rear. Body wise, it will probably have a 28/29 2 door sedan body converted to sedan delivery; using Shooter's delivery kit.

 

anybody know if a 2.0 valve cover fits a 2.3? i want to replace my EFI cover with a carb cover. the local yard has a 2.0 cover. anybody know if it fits?

Thanks!

 

Here's my little 2.3 project....Used all the drivetrain (2.3/T5 from an 83 Turbocoupe EFI)...Should be finished this Fall or early Spring 09

 

Cool. Any more pix?

LOVE that jig. Gary

 

My banger project went down the tubes, so...

I'm planning to go this route. Should start work on it in a couple of weeks. Esslinger says 275hp without turbo is easy - just takes ~$5,000 to build the motor. I'm thinking a smaller budget and 175hp.

 

I'm starting one, too. Will get Canfield adapter and Spec flywheel to run 10.5" clutch and Toploader. Planning some HP.

 

I am using the 2.3 in some vintage Miller style replicas.

 

Back around post 218 or so there are 5 pdf files that you want to read. around 200hp is pretty easy to achieve it seems.

 

Esslinger said for $2500, you can get their head, header, intake, cam etc. I do wonder how streetable the combo is.

I bet there's a few backyard mini-stock engine builders that can get there too. Anybody got some leads?

 

Esslinger just wants to sell you race parts that are beyond what you need or want. Go read the 5 pdf's I spoke of. I fyou can't open them email the original poster or myself and I'll forward them to you form home. All Ford parts with an Offy intake. 190ish hp in non-race trim.

 

Gary : Thanks and heres a few more pics...The frame jig was necessary because the floor in my shop is terrible !!
Stan
BTW : PM if you need any more pics...I got tons!!

 

Thanx for the offer, will do. I'm especially looking for more images of your engine installation. Gary

 

Gary : Here ya go...

 

Gary: Here's a shot showing how tall this combo is...

 

Yikes! That be a tall one. I'm freaking... and slowly I turn, probably to another engine option... rats. Gary

 

Thats with the stock intake manifold...you could save 4-5" by routing the charge air around the frt ,but you get into a lot of fab work...and in my case there's NO room for an intercooler ,so ya can't go crazy with boost levels(10-12 max)..also the VAM has to be plumbed to the turbo and it's a bit bulky...However the 2.3 TurboCoupe had 165HP in 83,a bit more by 87 (190???) and with a few mix/match Ford parts ,little more fuel,little more boost etc..200-275 is easy to obtain...After I had started mine ,a friend built a N/A 2.3 with 4 32mm Mikuni carbs that looked killer and ran like stink

 

there are loads of tuning cos in england with go fast stuff for the 20l version of this engine and if you want fast check out the maltese drag sights dragracemalta is one they run tens withem on carbs and nitros im building a 20l powerd 60s anglia panel with one at the mo its injected and poss turbo but i aint made my mind up yet.

 

oh yea i just remember this old guy i know has blueprints from ford for a 800 horse turbo version of this motor!!!