BillZ260 Posted May 7, 2003 Share Posted May 7, 2003 Anyone do this swap or have any experience with the 2.3L Ford 4 cyl that is in mid 80's SVO mustangs and Turbo Coupes? Seems that there is a ton of part avail. Any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted May 7, 2003 Share Posted May 7, 2003 Actually I just did a report on the Mustang Vs. Camaro(for my Written Comm. class). This was from a Mustang History site. It's talking about the 1983 model year here... "A revised version of the turbocharged 2.3-liter SOHC four returned to the lineup, this time with electronic fuel injection that did a wonderful job of tempering turbo lag and increasing engine longevity. But its 142-horsepower output didn't seem all that impressive, especially since the 5.0-liter HO V8 now sported a four-barrel carburetor and was rated at 175 horsepower." Here they are talking about the SVO 1984 version of the 2.3 Turbo... "With its own unique appearance (single square headlamps in a grille-free front end, plus a unique dual-plane rear spoiler), the SVO was powered by an intercooled version of the turbocharged 2.3-liter four rated at an impressive 175 horsepower. " Here they are talking about the SVO 1986 version of the 2.3L Turbo... "The SVO Mustang's turbo four was recalibrated and its output was also 200 horsepower" Here's the site where I got all this information from...http://edmunds.nytimes.com/reviews/generations/articles/93320/article.html Hope that helps! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildky Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 I am planning on doing that exact swap into my 71 240z, about 100 lbs lighter than the datsun motor and 190hp stock, I will be aiming for about 300hp, the problem is in mounting it, the motormounts for the 2.3 are right in the way of the steering column, I have cut and rotated my upper intake but need the lower alt bracket to make the final fit, I'll post pic's if I ever get done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted May 20, 2003 Author Share Posted May 20, 2003 That is cool, so you already have your block and trans? Did you source from mustang or a tbird? Let me know how your progress goes, as I am very interested in doing this swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktarrant Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I know this is an old post, I'm looking at a 1988 Turbo Tbird right now for a donor engine was recently rebuilt and runs great, any suggestions on the swap would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 There are some guys doing this swap right now, search a bit more in the Other Engines section, and PM the guy's doing the work. I'd like to see more info as well, eventhough I'm done w/ my V8 Swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktarrant Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Just bought a 2.3 Turbo Coupe.....SVO made room in the Garage. Just sold my 66 Fairlane, Got a 72 240z and I'm going with the 2.3 turbo swap any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 I'm interested in this as well, but we'll have to get some other guy's that are working on this to chime in. It was my original plan but ended up going SBC. I'd suggest searching for other posts, there aren't many but maybe 3 or 4 guys working on this. None of them have been posting updates that I've seen. Maybe PM or email the other guy's you find doign the swap and see if you guys can get some information flowing on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluto Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Ahh! Is the svo junk? Its a great car in its own right, may want to find another donor? Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktarrant Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Pullen the motor, ECU and Tranny tommorow, I'll be running the gauges and aux. The T/C is a badass 4 I just want to make sure I get all I need before I call it scrap.... I will be using the clutch/brake assy. as well. Any words of wisdom? Don't flame on my spellen I'm deep woods Texan.....Mk fun of my I accent I might just (You got a perrty mouth boy)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 b4 you junk it make sure you check ebay to what parts are selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktarrant Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 You got good buddy, thanks for the response, I thought about posting it local. I't will be a nice shell for a strip car.... All Windows, Interior and body are in great shape......(Sales Pitch, I'm a slut).....PM Me. for parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktarrant Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Before and After pics are great, got any more I like Z porn.... Any help is appreciated.....What;s got in it....once I figure out how to post pics I will post the 240 and t/c convert. thanks again..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluto Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 http://www.svoca.com/forum/ Someone on here would buy the body and suspension. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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