Won 2.3L NOS Head on Ebay.......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...1816314008

will this fit? I found a part# inside the head and it doesn't match....
# on the head is RF-E52E, and that # doesn't match the number on the one on the Ebay auction.
Any help would be appreciated.

I havnt seen a 2.3 head like that. I havnt seen one with all round ports. The ones I have seen are either D or oval ports! thats pretty interesting.

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My vehicle
1983 Turbo Coupe-
13.83 at 103mph!
273rwhp and 342ftlb at 24 psi with a slipping clutch!
And it still feels slow!
Thanks
Shawn

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That looks like the old "oval port" head. What is important is that is a turbo combustion chamber. Some people feel this one can be made to flow better than the newer "D" port head. You may have to drill one hole to mount the later lower intake but that's easy and it's been done before.
Just to make sure have it shipped to me for inspections and at least a two year test. [Image: biggrin.gif]

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88 TC X 2, 86 SVO, Main TC with K&N, 3"DP to 2.5"duals through Dynamax, Ric valve at 17+ and disconnected KS. Elite Bodega 16" chrome wheels. Autometer pod w/ A/F and Vac/boost gauges.140 mph Motorsports Speedo New engine: Total Seal rings and TRW pistons, ported and polished head w/ cc'd chambers,1.59"exhausts, SS valves, gutted upper, knife edged lower, A-230 cam, Race Engineering Adj Cam Sprocket, Crowlers, ARP head studs, and rod bolts. Walbro 255 HP pump and Kirban adj FPR, T-3. Centerforce II, KB subs and jack rails.

Jonesey, don't listen to Pete. He's getting old and confused. His car is always being worked on. Send it to me, I'll give it a proper thrashing to test it. E-mail me for my addy...

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Blade

"Drive it like you stole it"

88 bone stock TC with 138k, 5spd, burgundy, almost all options with new U-joints, tranny Xmember, front end, FULL tune-up with select MSD products, new horizontal axle shock thingies, custom interior, white face guages. Coming soon: boost guage and air fuel ratio guage on the pillar, Gillis valve, K&N, gutted upper, knife edged lower, gutted E6, T3, and steam cleaned engine bay.

lol cool so I didn't waste my money. You ARE gonna step me through the mod correct, Pete???? [Image: biggrin.gif]

Jonesy, Sctur601 has a good point on the round intake ports?? The combustion chambers look like the right shape. If I understand the p/n numbering system?? it's an 87 P/N

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88 TC X 2, 86 SVO, Main TC with K&N, 3"DP to 2.5"duals through Dynamax, Ric valve at 17+ and disconnected KS. Elite Bodega 16" chrome wheels. Autometer pod w/ A/F and Vac/boost gauges.140 mph Motorsports Speedo New engine: Total Seal rings and TRW pistons, ported and polished head w/ cc'd chambers,1.59"exhausts, SS valves, gutted upper, knife edged lower, A-230 cam, Race Engineering Adj Cam Sprocket, Crowlers, ARP head studs, and rod bolts. Walbro 255 HP pump and Kirban adj FPR, T-3. Centerforce II, KB subs and jack rails.

OK , so what does that mean I have to do?? remember I have never done this type of stuff.



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Michael "Jonesy" Jones
87 Medium Red Clearcoat Metallic 5 speed
2 Tone Leather Interior, All options including factory sunroof/moonroof
168,500 miles - So Far
Mainly stock, K&N Filter, custom ram air
New paint job COMING SOON(repainting factory med. red with ghost flames.)

That head is NOT for a 2.3 Turbo, a 2.3 yes but not a turbo. The combustion chamber "LOOKS" the same but the valves are shrouded more due to the kidney shape. Turbo heads are a true D shape. Also the ports are A LOT smaller as I warned you about in the other thread. It is going to take a good bit of machining to get that head to turbo specs but it can be done. Good luck.

OK, anyone have some comparison pics??
(seeing I wasted money now)

Go here, click on "Cylinder Head on the left side of the page and then scroll most of the way down. You will see some small pics that show both types of combustion chambers.
http://www.merkurencyclopedia.com/

Sorry about the miscue on the CCs above.
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88 TC X 2, 86 SVO, Main TC with K&N, 3"DP to 2.5"duals through Dynamax, Ric valve at 17+ and disconnected KS. Elite Bodega 16" chrome wheels. Autometer pod w/ A/F and Vac/boost gauges.140 mph Motorsports Speedo New engine: Total Seal rings and TRW pistons, ported and polished head w/ cc'd chambers,1.59"exhausts, SS valves, gutted upper, knife edged lower, A-230 cam, Race Engineering Adj Cam Sprocket, Crowlers, ARP head studs, and rod bolts. Walbro 255 HP pump and Kirban adj FPR, T-3. Centerforce II, KB subs and jack rails.

[This message has been edited by Pete D (edited 04-02-2002).]