2.3 turbo conversion

[Jeeker]

Hi I have a 2.3 turbo in a 94 Ranger I got the truck second hand and I believe the Motor is from an early 80's Thunderbird.
it already blew a head gasket and needs some attention and other repairs. I was wondering if it is possible to remove the turbo and fuel injection setup and go Mini Stock style with a carburator and header setup?I guess what im asking will that engine run without the Turbo setup? if so will I also have to change or delete the ECU in there now? or do any change in wiring harness other than delete some things?

Thank you for any help

 

[Dirtman]

What would the ECU be controlling on a carb?

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

Why in the hell would you want to destroy what many of us consider a dream build?

Just go find a N/A 2.3 Lima if you want a carb. I'll happily take the 2.3T off your hands. ?

 

[adsm08]

Why would you remove a working EFI system and replace it with a carb?

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

So I don't actually know much about 2.3 engines. But I think you should have no problem going to carb. There is a tech section at the top of every page. Check it out, it has some very in depth articles on a variety of subjects, including the 2.3.