• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

turbo help


remington115

remington115

Member
Joined
Sep 28, 2008
Messages
78
Reaction score
3
Points
8
Vehicle Year
1996
Make / Model
ford
Engine Size
2.5l
Transmission
Manual
well i want to put a turbo in but not from a thunderbird and need help on where to get the parts like a turbo head, pistons, turbo,cam, turbo manifold and every thing else that is needed and i don't want a really high price turbo just one that will do the job and not be really old. you know any good sites. But i will put in a thunderbird turbo if i have to. let me know the best way to do this and i dont want to do a swap.
 


mikepotts

mikepotts

Member
V8 Engine Swap
Solid Axle Swap
Joined
Dec 6, 2007
Messages
353
Reaction score
1
Points
18
Age
52
Transmission
Automatic
need more info... what size motor, what use purpose, if you have a ford lima 4 cyl... why wouldnt you like the t-bird turbo? it was engineered to work perfectly with the motor for performance and longevity.
 

Mark_88

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 11, 2007
Messages
18,554
Reaction score
240
Points
63
Age
68
Location
Ontario, Canada
Vehicle Year
2007
Make / Model
Dordge
Engine Size
3.3 Fuel Injected
Transmission
Automatic
My credo
Love Thy Neighbor
There is no need for special parts in the bottom end AFAIK...they are the same in all the 2.3 short blocks...except for the pistons...and they need to be forged...

The head is also similar with larger valves and a few people on here have used the stock 2.3 4 plug (and some used the 8 plug) heads in Turbo applications...

but you can buy aftermarket turbo chargers and exhaust or have them custom made...just depends on how much you want to spend...

I would assume you are considering a 4 cylinder though...and there are only 2 options for that in Rangers (well, OK...there are other options of course)...so sticking with stock parts is usually cheaper...
 
red85

red85

New Member
V8 Engine Swap
Joined
Aug 13, 2007
Messages
1,129
Reaction score
7
Points
0
Age
53
Location
Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA
Vehicle Year
1985
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
306 ci
Transmission
Automatic
You could always go with a Volvo B234F head and intake modified to fit a 2.3 Lima engine. It's a lot of work, but I have read the results are well worth it. But if you're going to turbo charge your Ranger, a Merkur, a Turbo Coupe or an SVO Mustang (good luck finding one) engine are the prime candidates for this swap. I have some very good wiring guides that someone sent me that would be helpful as well. Just PM me if you need them.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Staff online

Members online

Total: 789 (members: 6, guests: 783)

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Latest posts

Truck of The Month


Shran
April Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Follow TRS On Instagram

Latest Album Photos

Hunters
20240409_190831.jpg
20240409_190818.jpg
20240409_180824.jpg
20240409_182648.jpg
20240409_181010.jpg
20240408_175026.jpg
99 Ranger
20200706_161414.jpg
20240207_155117.jpg
20240207_155111.jpg
20240207_154537 - Copy.jpg

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top