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2.3L ('83-'97) 1988 2.3L Turbo Cylinder Head Replacement


Bristly Bill

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1984
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Ford Ranger
Engine Type
2.3 (4 Cylinder)
Transmission
Manual
Hey Gang,
I have a 1984 Ranger 4x4 with an 88' 2.3 Turbo out of a Thunderbird. I am having the engine rebuilt and found out the head is cracked. Does anyone know what year range/models of vehicles would have a cylinder head that would/could work before I go through the effort of pulling random 2.3l heads off of junked vehicles for nothing? I haven't been able to find an 88 turbo 2.3 head available on the interwebs.
This heads' exhaust(?) ports have odd, angled holes, that I haven't seen before. See attached images. I thought I was going to yank the head out of a 93' ranger, but it looks like they are quite different.
Also, are there any other fit up issues I may run into if I cannot find an 87-88 2.3?
 

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franklin2

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Bronco II
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Doesn't look like much selection or a very wide range of years will fit.

1985
Cylinder Head Assembly
Ford Thunderbird
2.3L,TURBO,PTC,NOTE,SELL LOCAL
A​
203497
$Call​
Charlie's Used Auto Parts USA-TN(Dayton) Request_Quote 423-775-3046 / 800-933-7958 Request_Insurance_Quote
Live Chat
412​
1987
Cylinder Head Assembly
Ford Thunderbird
X​
B217
$Call​
Givens Auto Parts Yard #1 USA-GA(Dacula) Request_Quote 770-963-4270 Request_Insurance_Quote
Live Chat
435​
1988
Cylinder Head Assembly
Mercury Merkur XR4TI/Scorpio
2.3
A​
I24027
$200​
French Lake Auto Parts USA-MN(Annandale) Request_Quote 1-320-274-8497 Request_Insurance_Quote
Live Chat
912​
1987
Cylinder Head Assembly
Ford Thunderbird
6-87,TURBO,PLPW,ABS,EFI,2.3T,Fac tory
C​
KAF012
$200​
Knik Towing & Wrecking (Alaska) USA-AK(Wasilla) E-mail 1-907-376-2584
 

scotts90ranger

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1990, 1997
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Ford
Engine Type
2.3 (4 Cylinder)
Engine Size
2.3 Turbo
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
6
Tire Size
35"
To match the intake ports I believe you need one from an '85-88 fuel injected Ranger or probably similar year range Mustang, once they went to dual plug they changed intake pattern.
 

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