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I've bought a 2.5L sohc from a 97 Ranger that had two pistons grenade. Fortunately the block cleaned up at .040" but the crank was thrashed. My ultimate goal is turbocharging this engine and replacing my 3.0L. I know the bell housings on the engines are different between the 2.3/2.5 and the 3.0L. My current 3.0L tranny needs rebuilt anyway so investing in a new 2.3/2.5L tranny is not an issue.
I know that I will need forged pistons and rods for the turbo build but what about the crank? I am curious about the differences between the turbo crank from the turbo coupes vs a standard replacement 2.5L crank. I am know the main journals are larger on the 88, but what I really want to know is how do they compare durability wise? Is a stock 97 2.5L crank as strong as the ones used in the turbo coupes? Can a factory 2.5L crank handle the increased load. I'm not looking to get crazy with the boost, but it's always an option. I'm not necessarily on a budget, but not sure if I want to invest $1700 on a billet crank???
I have no experience with these 4 cylinders and am asking everyone here for information and help. What crank are you guys using?
To keep the thread on topic I need to say that I DO NOT want a V8 swap!
I know that I will need forged pistons and rods for the turbo build but what about the crank? I am curious about the differences between the turbo crank from the turbo coupes vs a standard replacement 2.5L crank. I am know the main journals are larger on the 88, but what I really want to know is how do they compare durability wise? Is a stock 97 2.5L crank as strong as the ones used in the turbo coupes? Can a factory 2.5L crank handle the increased load. I'm not looking to get crazy with the boost, but it's always an option. I'm not necessarily on a budget, but not sure if I want to invest $1700 on a billet crank???
I have no experience with these 4 cylinders and am asking everyone here for information and help. What crank are you guys using?
To keep the thread on topic I need to say that I DO NOT want a V8 swap!
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