2.3 upgrades Newbie ,but always a ford guy

[loud pipes]

Hey everyone i'm glad to join the fourm......I have read up on what is out there on the fourm for the 2.3 motor but i just wanted to know what some of the best setups have been done on your rides? I have a 94xlt 2.3 with a 5 speed and i have a 89 block to work from as a donor. I don't want to spend a years pay on it but i want some spunk. The truck will be used for the mud only and i already plan a gear change....so i wanted to see what a good combo you guys have used and what to stay away from....Hey thanks alot and have a good one.....

 

[Ozwynn]

4.88's and 33's. if you are building a mud truck isn't a V8 a better choice for engine?

 

[loud pipes]

well i have all ready went that route once. I had a dodge 318 with a 4 speed granny low. and ran 3/4 ton axles with 4.10 and 44 gumbo mudders. This combo was in my ranger(89) it was alright until a tree fell on it. I just wanted to see what was out there for the 2.3!!!!! also i'm not building a all out mud slinger it is for trails too.

 

[mikepotts]

look into a doubler kit for more gearing...
http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/spring07/BW1350_1354_doubler.htm
and as for power... i always wanted to add a turbo coupe motor to a 4x4 ranger! try that.

 

[4b316]

Bore it 60 over,whack the head and block 60.2.5 crank and pistons,Stage 2 roller cam,Schoenfeld header,good port job on the head and either upgrade the EFI or go to a carb.If you can do the assembly yourself,should be somewheres between $1000 and $1800 depending on what you can buy a 2.5 assembly for.

 

[loud pipes]

i can used a 2.5 assem in my 2.3? almost like a stroker right?

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

and as for power... i always wanted to add a turbo coupe motor to a 4x4 ranger! try that.

+1

turbo coupe is the only mod worth doing to a 2.3. 250 HP please!

 

[PFC Laird]

+1

turbo coupe is the only mod worth doing to a 2.3. 250 HP please!

and the gear reduction

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

well yes. proper gearing is kind of a given

 

[loud pipes]

still had a question about the wireing, since it is a mud buggy can i carb a 93 block the way it is or do i have to change alot over. and is the stroker kit that makes the 2.3 a 2.5 good for my motor. This will be built just want to go the best route.

 

[loud pipes]

still had a question about the wireing, since it is a mud buggy can i carb a 93 block the way it is or do i have to change alot over. and is the stroker kit that makes the 2.3 a 2.5 good for my motor. This will be built just want to go the best route.

 

[mongo]

cold air kit open exhaust under drive pullys

port the whole intake and head