Mike N
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Nov 2005
Detroit, Michigan
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320HP Turbo 4 in a FOCUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is nuts! The late '60 hp wars are nothing compared to what they are putting out today, technology amazes me!
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lonstar7
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Jun 2009
Round Rock, TX
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Is that engine even remotely related to our 2.3L TC engines?
Lonestar7
1988 Black/Red TC, 5 Speed, 92,400miles (on 4/14/2012). KYB Shocks And Struts, 140MPH Speedo, CHE Rear Control Arms, Otherwise Stock.
2005 Volkswagon Golf GLS 1.9L TDI Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, InMotion Stage II Chip Tuning
1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4, 5.9L Cummings Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual
1988 Firebird Formula 350, 350ci Tuned Port Injection, 700R4 Auto
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Quote:Originally posted by lonstar7:
Is that engine even remotely related to our 2.3L TC engines?
lol Probably just the fact that it is a 2.3l and it is turbo. I would guess that it has direct injection with some kind of twin cam set up. Our 2.3 had so much potential and Ford just abandoned it.
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lonstar7
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Jun 2009
Round Rock, TX
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What I was referring to is the new 2.3L evolved from the old 2.3L block that Ford has used for a long time? I seem to remember reading that our 2.3L block formed the bases for the engines used in the Ranger and some other vehicles for some time after it was dropped from the T-Bird.
Lonestar7
1988 Black/Red TC, 5 Speed, 92,400miles (on 4/14/2012). KYB Shocks And Struts, 140MPH Speedo, CHE Rear Control Arms, Otherwise Stock.
2005 Volkswagon Golf GLS 1.9L TDI Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, InMotion Stage II Chip Tuning
1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4, 5.9L Cummings Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual
1988 Firebird Formula 350, 350ci Tuned Port Injection, 700R4 Auto
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jangus
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May 2008
Nebraska
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The 2.3 and 2.5 were used in the Rangers up until 2001. The engiines total life span in passenger vehicles was 27 years. IIRC, it was (is?) used in industrial applications for a number of years after it dissappeared from the vehicle lineup. I'd consider that a good long run. I wouldn't consider that being abandoned. Was it developed to it's fullest potential? Probably not.
88TC 5speed, 160,000+, ranger roller, Evergreen T3, cone filter, manual boost controller.
One parts car still waiting to be taken apart.
Waiting in the garage: SC throttle body, SC intercooler, graphic equalizer, among other things.
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Jeffmerkur
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May 2011
Berryville VA
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I like the SVO idea. It would handle great and 50/50 weight would be no problem. The only thing would be that engine moving a piggy Mustang around. They would need to put it on a diet unless they are planning on a smaller lighter Mustang coming out before then.
Jeffmerkur
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Guess that took 30 years... i hope its fast.
-88 TC Black
5spd, Precision SC50 T3/T4, QH/SD Tune, Gillis, AFPR, 255FP, WB O2, K&N, Ported E6, 3" DP, ATR 2.5" Duals, 3:73 Rear, Konis, Eibachs, 18" Voxx Wheels, X Drilled Rotors.
-06 G35 Coupe Diamond Graphite
-97 Pathfinder
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Redbone
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Apr 2009
Ashland, MO
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Quote:Originally posted by Jeffmerkur:
I like the SVO idea. It would handle great and 50/50 weight would be no problem. The only thing would be that engine moving a piggy Mustang around. They would need to put it on a diet unless they are planning on a smaller lighter Mustang coming out before then.
I agree with you, Jeff. I love the idea of a new SVO(especially being a former owner) but the weight will have to come down. Honestly, I wouldn't mind seeing a 3.5 ecoboost(Taurus SHO or F-150) mated to a six speed manual. It wouldn't be hard for Ford to get 400hp out of it and keep the balance in check.
All your boost are belong to us
1988 TC 5m 3" elbow back exhaust(with cat and muffler), Walbro 255, gillis mbc, airbox removed w/ K&N cone, A/C removed, Spec clutch, Ranger roller swap.
John A.
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Mike N
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Nov 2005
Detroit, Michigan
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Answering lonestars comments, the new 2.3L is only similar in displacement to our 2.3L turbocoupes is my guess. I"m thinking the block architecture is totally different.
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