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Has anyone ever built a 2.3 stroker with a turbo Has anyone used the 2.5 crank from a ranger motor and stroked a 2.3 plus have the turbo?
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Yes, but you'll need to use the later dual plug 2.3 block. The 2.5 crank has a smaller main journal than the turbo era 2.3s
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Why not a older 2.3?
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The block was changed somewhere between 89 and 91. All previous 2.3s were for the most part, identical.
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They changed in 91 , when they went to the dual plug setup.
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What about the 89 & 90 dual plug Ranger blocks? Where they large or small journal cranks?
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Check out Esslinger.com the 2.3 specialists. You want a 1000hp 2.3 they got it!
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Nope. Not even huber is making 1000HP and he's running 3L with 28-33? PSI
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The sad thing is, with 15 PSI, straight back exhaust, and a bobs log, it still feels slow...
Maybe 20PSI, new computer, new 3" VAM, and some porting will make it faster
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All I said was if you want a 1000hp motor, Esslinger should be able to build it for you or have all the parts for it.
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Ummm... sorry but no. If you want a 1000HP 2.3 (stroked, bored, what ever) you'll need a custom head or a folvo conversion at least, hug cam (probably custom) etc
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The sad thing is, with 15 PSI, straight back exhaust, and a bobs log, it still feels slow...
Maybe 20PSI, new computer, new 3" VAM, and some porting will make it faster
For pictures of my build-up on "No Hands" PM me
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i'm far from a expert when it comes to turbo's but i've heard of people destroking an engine to add more boost, 30 or 40 lbs.
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flanders is running 42 PSI on a 2.5L lima block... he has the fastest 1/4 mile time in a turbo ford (lima)
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Maybe 20PSI, new computer, new 3" VAM, and some porting will make it faster
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You can use the older 2.3 turbo blocks. Use the Ranger crank and you just need the spacers for the main jounals, which are available through RW and Essy.
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