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    My 2.3L N/A Project

    That's a pretty good idea. That way I'll be able to enjoy my N/A power now, and when I get ready for the turbo, all my earlier work will REALLY shine through with the boost.
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    My 2.3L N/A Project

    Back to boring out the engine. The stock bore is 3.780 right? I've seen pistons at summitracing.com for the 2.3L 88 mustang that are 3.840. So that's a .060 over. After that I wouldn't be able to bore at all correct? Or could I even bore it out that much? This engine being carbed, is...
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    My 2.3L N/A Project

    Is it necessary that it be a factory Duraspark II or can I just go get an entire aftermarket ignition setup? And for carbs, would a dual carb setup still be driveable? What are the pros and cons of a 2 carb setup compared to a single carb setup? I also saw a 500cfm 2 barrel carb on esslinger...
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    My 2.3L N/A Project

    Holy hell guys !!! I started this thread thinking I was going to get some decent info, rather all I did was start a huge flame war !!! Here's the deal. I've never built up an engine before. I don't care to swap it either. I just wanted to know how much power could be made with the stock...
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    My 2.3L N/A Project

    The whole reason for a project like this is just the "neato" factor. Something that not alot of other people have. Sure I could do a turbo swap like everybody else, or shoehorn a massive V8 into the engine bay, but why not be different? Besides that, the mods listed were only for the engine...
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    My 2.3L N/A Project

    Well that sucks. :bang: But it seems like EVERYBODY who does a swap on a 2.3L does either the turbo swap, or the V8 swap. I want to go with something different. Maybe a straight 6? Or a straight 8? Are there any good straight 6's or 8's that will fit my car? I know I'll have to swap the...
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    My 2.3L N/A Project

    About #2: As I understand it the purpose of boring out the cylinders is to increase displacement. I believe that both bore size and stroke distance are factors of determining displacement, therefore by having a bigger cylinder (and therefore a bigger piston), and/or a longer stroke, you will...
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    My 2.3L N/A Project

    Hey everybody, I've got a 1988 Mustang LX hatchback with a 2.3L, suffering from the usual "no power" issues. Like a lot of people with these cars, I want to build the engine to put out more horsepower, but here's the kicker; I want to STAY WITH THE N/A ENGINE !!! I do not want to swap to...
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    Fuel problem

    Problem solved. Just wanting to try something I changed the cap and rotor, and it fired right up. I thought for sure it'd be that tfi module after it tested bad at autozone, but it sure as hell runs a lot better now with the new module, no up and down idleing, and it starts with the first crank...
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    Fuel problem

    on the coil I tested for spark by holding the plug wire about a quarter inch away from the coil terminal and watching a giant blue spark arc across. I also got the piss shocked out of me :bang: With the wrong firing order the engine did attempt to start, but it was weak and ragged and...
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    Fuel problem

    I bought a code scanner and for the key on engine off test (only one I can do) I keep getting: 21 24 31 I'm going to look'em up now, anybody know right off what they mean? Update: Looked up the codes, according to what I found 21 is engine coolant temperature sensor too low voltage...
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    Fuel problem

    Ok, it's been two hours, new tfi module, correct firing order, but still NO SPARK !!! From my research the only other thing I'm thinking it could be is a PIP sensor. I'm guessing that's the little thing with the wires under the rotor when you take off the cap. How hard is it to change, and...
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    Fuel problem

    Just one more thing. Firing order is 1-3-4-2 starting at the bottom right terminal on the cap and then going clockwise right? ( I took the plug wires off of the cap before I knew you didn't have to take out the whole distributor.) And just thinking...I've heard of people changing the firing...
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    Fuel problem

    Oh NOW you tell me. :bang: Anyways, I got the module off and it tested bad. Glad you guys helped me, I never would've figured it out myself. Does anything else have to be readjusted afterwards like tps, or timing? I didn't actually get the distributor out, just spent 3 hours trying to figure...
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    Fuel problem

    Pulling the distributor is starting to be a bitch. This is one very frustrating job.
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    Fuel problem

    That's the next thing I'm gonna check. I pulled the dist cap and the rotor is spinning. Is there anyway to test the tfi or do I just have to buy one and see if that fixes it? Also I noticed that the contact points on the inside of the distributor cap are corroded to hell. I cleaned them up...
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    Fuel problem

    Nobody has ANY ideas? Nobody at all? I mean anything. Anything at all, just throw out some ideas. With the wealth of mechanical knowledge our members here posess, there's got to be at least one single good suggestion here. Please? Do I smell funny or something? Is my login name stupid? Maybe...
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    Fuel problem

    Upon further examination, I disconnected the plug wire from the #1 plug and had a friend start the car to see if I could watch the spark arc across from the plug wire to the plug. No spark. I tried it at the coil also and still no spark. I went ahead and replaced the coil...
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    Fuel problem

    I've got a problem getting my 88 2.3 LX to crank. I was sitting at a red light the other day and it just died on me. The whole car smells like gasoline, I thought maybe it was flooded, but it's been 2 days now and it still won't crank. The starter is turning over strong, but no ignition. The...
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    Flexible exhaust tubing?

    If I'm going to do it, I guess I may as well do it right. And since I might end up doing the turbo conversion later, I think I might go with a larger pipe as well. What diameter is the stock exhaust anyways? And how much larger could I safely go right now with n/a, assuming I MAY do a turbo swap...
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