2.3 turbo convertion?

[low life]

I am just wondering if the 2.3 block in my ranger is suitable for a turbo convertion? Mostly because of the distributor less ignition. Should I find a older block with a distributor? I am concerned that if I want to iinstall a TC computer that it wont work with the coil packs? Thanx for any help.

[Zer0PSI]

Metallurgicaly speaking all of the turbo blocks are the same as their N/A counterparts. They just have an extra boss cast into the passengers side for a fitting to allow the lubricating oil from the turbo to drain back into the engine. Just (drill and tap) the oil drain hole and your set. If you wish to retain your 8-plug head or simply want to do away with the distributor you can adapt the 8-plug DIS system’s module/trigger for use with the turbo computer.

Just go into the tech library and go to turbo swap/install, there is lots of great info on there.

[addiman09]

would u be able to do a turbo or supercharger swap in a 03 2.3 Liter

[Zer0PSI]

Yes

[addiman09]

what would u reccomend? Turbo or Supercharger

[Sevensecondsuv]

what would u reccomend? Turbo or Supercharger

That's the new duratech 2.3 so none of the old 2.3T parts are applicable.

With any serious forced induction set up you'll need forged pistons. First check and see if these are availible for that engine (I think I've seen them). You'll also need to have the engine tuned by a dyno tuning shop once it's done.

As far as turbo vs. supercharger; turbo would be easier because there are turbo exhaust manifolds availible for the 2.3 focus that could probably be made to work on the ranger. I don't know of any intake manifolds made to mount a blower on that engine. Most forced-induction 4-cylinders are turbo anyways.

Hope that helps get you started.

[low life]

thanx for the help guys, and for anybody else lookin to do a turbo conversion and or swap look out for the chicken hawks on eBay. Its nutz!!

[addiman09]

yeah thanks alot

[jwheels54]

for the guy wanting to turbo the duratech motor go to www.massivespeedsystem.com i used to have a focus and they built it they have an awsome turbo kit ask to talk to Karl or steve and tell them justin wheeldon sent you there way i don't know that they will be able to help but that is a good place to start they are currently working on a rwd 2.3 duratech focus and are suppose to be making it crazy i would think they would be able to help you.