2.0L to 2.3L mustang motor HELP

[scotts90ranger]

is there currently a engine computer with the carburetor? I know it can be done, I just haven't dealt with any carbed rangers to know how to combine it with a fuel injected engine.

off the top of my head, fuel pump relay and integrating the ignition switch. depends on how much wiring you get with the engine

 

[Mark_88]

Since he started out with a 2.0 I don't think there will be a computer. I've seen quite a few of them (in Canada) and none had the computer controls. They do have the little box on the passenger side that is an Idle Control Module of sorts. That can be bypassed with the right carb setup and removed eventually. I haven't moved mine yet because it is in a rats nest of wires, some of which may connect to the alternator...but I haven't had time or energy to attack it with intent of removing it.

I was concerned about the gauge connections in the dash in this case because a newer model wiring might be different from the Gen I and II. Partly why I stuck with the carb setup to begin with because I ran out of steam just getting that to work.

 

[87]

I doesn't have a computer. I'm also from Ontario Canada. It does have a little box on the driver side wheel well I don't know what it is I think it's ignition.

 

[87]

would an inline fuel pump work? off like an late 80's efi f150? also will my truck have a relay for this fuel pump?

 

[Mark_88]

I think it all depends on what way you go...if you go fuel injection then you need to have a high and low pressure pump...not the manual like the 2.0. If you go carb then you can either use the manual pump if your block has a slot for one or go with a low pressure electronic pump...low pressure being 2-7 lbs (more or less)...

 

[scotts90ranger]

you can use just one high pressure inline pump, you could in theory use your stock tank this way with some planning. The high pressure pump would need to be placed at or below the bottom level of the tank. If you have trouble getting that pump to prime, get a cheap diaphragm or vane pump for a carburetor before the high pressure pump to prime the high pressure pump, they can be wired in parallel. if you use your stock tank, you will still have to plumb in a return line somewhere. this method could simplify some of the chassis wiring differences between your truck and a fuel injected one.

 

[87]

thinking about keeping the carb, intake and head off the 2.0L sticking it on the 2.3L block and calling it a day ? or may even sell the truck.

 

[Mark_88]

thinking about keeping the carb, intake and head off the 2.0L sticking it on the 2.3L block and calling it a day ? or may even sell the truck.

This will work...you can use the 2.3 head gasket too...since the 2.0 will have a very slight bit of gasket sticking out from under the head over the piston...not that it's going to go anywhere, mind you...but if it decides to blow apart it may start there...