DrewNukesEm
Member
- Joined
- Feb 5, 2012
- Messages
- 91
- Reaction score
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- Points
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- Location
- Independence, Oregon
- Vehicle Year
- 1984
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.3L
- Transmission
- Manual
Hello, I am in the process of tuning and cleaning up my 2.3 engine in my ’84 ranger. So far I have removed a bunch of emissions stuff on it, including the exhaust manifold. I purchased a ’96 ranger tubular style factory header/exhaust manifold that will be going in which is going to clean up that side of the engine. Now to the intake side - I am planning on taking the feedback carter carb off, along with all the vacuum and emissions stuff attached to it. I would like to upgrade to a carb that will give me better performance and reasonable economy. I plan on using this truck somewhat as an off-road toy. I have been doing lots of searching on the site, but to be honest I haven’t found all the answers to what I’m looking for. I would love to hear people’s opinions and suggestions on this topic. Has anyone looked into or ran one of these from Esslinger? Would it be street able, or just for racing? $190 isn’t too bad if it is a good improvement. That would be to run a Holley 350 correct?
http://www.esslingeracing.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=E2724-5K&Category_Code=MAN
I’m new to 2.3’s, but been doing lots of research, and eager (and trying) to learn! Glad to see there is such a strong following and aftermarket for them. I love the “Frankensteining” that can be done, and definitely would rather go that route than brand new, unless the performance is worth it. Any feedback would be much appreciated! Also I will be posting some pictures up soon of my ranger, and some engine bay shots so I can figure out what the hell some of the stuff is, and if it is needed haha.
Thank you very much!
Drew
http://www.esslingeracing.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=E2724-5K&Category_Code=MAN
I’m new to 2.3’s, but been doing lots of research, and eager (and trying) to learn! Glad to see there is such a strong following and aftermarket for them. I love the “Frankensteining” that can be done, and definitely would rather go that route than brand new, unless the performance is worth it. Any feedback would be much appreciated! Also I will be posting some pictures up soon of my ranger, and some engine bay shots so I can figure out what the hell some of the stuff is, and if it is needed haha.
Thank you very much!
Drew