2.3l turbo

[2000GT]

I just got a 2.3l turbo motor and the guy I got it off of wasn't sure what year it was.

I was wondering if there was a way to find out what year it was?

I need to buy a computer for it.
I didnt no if I could get any 2.3l turbo computer or had to get the specific one for what ever year the motor is.

I don't know any thing about these 2.3

Thanks in advance

[Carl]

What kind of turbo and what size is it? Also the exhaust manifold, what is the Ford part number on it?

When it comes to the ECM, you need to get the correct one for the injectors and VAM.

[2000GT]

What kind of turbo and what size is it? Also the exhaust manifold, what is the Ford part number on it?

When it comes to the ECM, you need to get the correct one for the injectors and VAM.

I'm sure I can check later on I can post up pics to if that helps.

[93snake]

If you can post some pics that would help id motor.

[2000GT]

Ok I will its at my buddy house so ill try get over there soon and get them pics

[93snake]

also you didnt say if it has an intercooler or not

[2000GT]

Yea its got a intercooler on it.

When I get off tomorrow I'll get them pics, and post them

[2000GT]

buddy sent me a couple pics.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv84/jll92987/23lt.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv84/jll92987/23lt1.jpg

[1992MustangDW]

if it is from a turbo coupe its either an 87 or 88. Its the onlt yeard t/c was intercooled

[1992MustangDW]

Yeah im pretty sure its one of those, I think all the svo had the fuel injection turbo thing molded to the valve cover.

[1992MustangDW]

2.3L (2295cc, 140 cu in) 4 cylinder engine
2 valves per cylinder, overhead cam
190 HP with 5 speed trans.
Torque 240 @ 3400
8:0:1 compression ratio
Bore and stroke: 3.780" x 3.126" (96.0mm X 79.2mm)
MPEFI injection
Cooling fan turns on at 221 degrees F

Turbocharger:
IHIRHB-52 turbo with integral waste gate
air to air intercooler, dual active air scoopes on hood
intercooler cools air by ~60% on its way to the cylinder head

Transmission:
Manual: Borg Warner T-5 short throw 5 speed manual trans
Top speeds per gear: 1st - 33mph, 2nd - 56 mph, 3rd - 89 mph,
4th - 131 mph, 5th - 143 mph

[Carl]

Yup, 87-88 TC engine. Now depending on if the original car was a manual or auto will determine the turbo size.

[93snake]

yea its a turbo bird engine... see pics always help

[NXcoupe]

If the turbo has just oil lines going to it, it is an 87, if it has both water and oil lines going to it, then it is an 88. I am just going by memory when I bought my 88 turbo coupe back in the day. I bought it used, but it was low miles and bought it from a Ford dealer.

[2000GT]

ok thanks

now do you guys know if my 91 2.3 motor harness plug into this motor?

[Black92LX]

http://www.stinger-performance.com/

That site has all the info you will need and more for the Swap. You will use your stock computer it just needs to repinned and you need to get a Vane Air Meter.

[dedpedal]

I used the stinger site when i did the swap on my (now Carls) 93 coupe.

[supercab78]

You should use the Turbo Coupe(TC) or later SVO, Merker computer. The 87-88 TC engine should have brown top injecters and 2 1/2 inch Vane aie meter. The 87-88 TC puter + a few other turbo puters are able to run the 35# injecters. You will need to repin your stock harness. Like the others said it looks like the engine is 87-88 TC.

[2000GT]

couple more of turbo

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv84/jll92987/23turbo.jpg3

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv84/jll92987/23turbo1.jpg

[2l8iwn]

Like the others have said stinger site it really good. I used it for a n\a to turbo swap. Post up for any issues as there are lots of guys in here who have done it. Some of use more than once :)

[SATURNV]

You can also pop by www.turboford.net.