[mikem1977]

Im buying a Sand rail in the next couple weeks and the guy is running a injected 2.3 with a turbo in it now. The car is already set up to accept that motor so I was thinking of trying to get my hands on one. Does anyone know what kind of power these motors make with and without a turbo...just a general idea would be great. Also what cars/trucks had this motor and what years. Im wanting to find a injected motor since the difference in elevation between where ill be using the car can be 5000+ feet. Also any idea on what I can expect to pay for one....any info would be awesome.Thanx....Mike

[turbo 2.3]

Stock N/A hp 2.3 87 to 89 had 88hp and after 90 or 91 115hp in the dual plug head found in Ranger trucks and mustangs.
Turbo 2.3 with intercooler stock, around 190hp SVOs and 87/88 thunderbird turbocoupes.
Turbo 2.3 w/o intercooler, (less boost) 150hp i think, Merkur XR4TI early tubocoupes and some Cougars.

Great engine to mod easy to pull 300 hp with

[Tom in Tacoma]

Even the earlier carbed 2.3's (like my '82) were rated at 88hp.

The Merkur XR4ti turbo 2.3L was rated at 145 with an automatic, 175 (I think) with a standard tranny.

I still miss my old '85 XR4ti...