Search results

  1. S

    2.3 Timing issue

    It really sounds like a problem with the distributer drive. Check and double check the roll pin in the distributer drive gear. Very common for those to shear off, and almost be unnoticeable under visible inspection. Then check and make sure the bolt in the aux shaft (that holds the pulley...
  2. S

    svo fans?

    I'm looking for a diecast coupe... Or even a plastic model of one for that matter. 89-93 year model.
  3. S

    Timing cover rattle

    What motor is this? If it has a timing chain, you are under the wrong section.
  4. S

    moral delema

    They both will make about 450 hp or so, and will be about the same weight... So it's all down to personal preference. I vote 2.3L because it is different then all the 5.0s running around out there.
  5. S

    Will this work?

    There's no doubt that with electricity you can split water into Hydrogen and Oxygen, but with as little power as your car can provide, I honestly don't believe that you could make this work. What does work, and is very interesting to me, is water injection. Using wide-band O2 meters, and...
  6. S

    Idle issues

    x2
  7. S

    snow kit....any luck??

    Please explain to me why it wouldn't work? Did your friend increase boost along with adding the water/methanol? If not of course he wouldn't notice much of a difference. The whole point to an injection kit is to cool the boost so you can better keep detonation at bay. edit: unless he was...
  8. S

    Idle issues

    Did you / have you tried just setting your base idle yet? If it doesn't work I have a few more suggestions...
  9. S

    Idle issues

    Just raise the idle like I mentioned to get away from the too low idle. Stinger is right, it should start off at 1500 or so, and idle down to 800. But 500 rpm and hunting idle makes me think your base idle is set too low.
  10. S

    Idle issues

    Once it is warmed up, turn off the car. Then unplug the IAC (Idle Air Control) valve on the throttle body. Start it back up, and adjust the idle to 850-1050 rpms (or your desired idle) with the adjustment screw. Then Shut the car off, and plug the IAC back in and drive. That should do it. If...
  11. S

    Turbo for 2.3

    Check out stinger-performance.com All the technical knowledge you need on the swap at hand. Keep an eye out at your local JY, ebay, the classifieds, and turboford.net for an engine / donor car. Another 100 hp and stock 5.0 territory with just a swap, and not a lot of money in it.
  12. S

    Heavy hesitation during Acceleration

    It really sounds like an ignition problem. Maybe the Ignition Module?
  13. S

    Loud ticking i mean LOUD!

    I'm more interested in how you got a DOHC motor in there. Is it a duratech swap? Or a Volvo head conversion? Sounds very interesting. WE cant help you out until we know what motor is in there. I'm only familiar with the stock 2.3L SOHC engine, but would love to have a duratech in the fox...
  14. S

    Has anyone?

    Search for 2.5l , 3.0l stroker... Some use long stroke, others use bore size for displacement (or a combination) But, seriously, the search function works wonders.
  15. S

    need help

    Not to be an ass, but this has been covered 1 million times. Use the search function, then ask questions. There were other platforms that used the turbo 2.3 motor. Don't forget you need the fueling system and other components from the turbo motor too. Stinger-Performance.com has some...
  16. S

    fuel pump question

    I had mine jumpered (not a word I know...), and didn't see anything bad happen, but I don't know for sure. Remember that it is relatively high current... If you want it to come on with the key you will want to use a relay. You wont be able to control prime or similar functions. That relay...
  17. S

    fuel pump question

    That IRCM or ccrm is 4 cylinder specific.
  18. S

    fuel pump question

    ford dealer about $125
  19. S

    fuel pump question

    Bring a short piece of heavy gauge wire with you. You can bypass the IRCM wiring by jumpering between the thick black w/ yellow stripe wire and the Thick Red wires in the plug under the driver seat. If that doesn't do it, it may be your fuel pump. You already reset the inertia switch in the...
  20. S

    Severe Backfiring and idle issues 92 2.3T

    I think this may be a dumb question, but how can you check for a boost leak? Pressurize the intake tract with the air compressor?