1986 2.3 specs

[woodyy24]

lookin to buy an 86 2.3 coupe. whats the specs on it?

 

[h8my408]

what specs are you looking for?
specific questions get specific answers (not being a smart ass)

 

[woodyy24]

what specs are you looking for?
specific questions get specific answers (not being a smart ass)

right. motor wise. efi? hp-tq #s that kinda thing. mpg

 

[Red_LX]

I'm not sure if the 86's had EFI or the old crappy electronic feedback carb.

At any rate, it was probably rated around 88 hp & 130-ish ft-lbs of torque.

Mileage kinda depends on what transmission and gears are behind it. My old '90 2.3L used to average 28-29 mpg on mostly open road driving, before the head cracked.

 

[woodyy24]

I'm not sure if the 86's had EFI or the old crappy electronic feedback carb.

At any rate, it was probably rated around 88 hp & 130-ish ft-lbs of torque.

Mileage kinda depends on what transmission and gears are behind it. My old '90 2.3L used to average 28-29 mpg on mostly open road driving, before the head cracked.

ok, thank you.

 

[woodyy24]

I'm not sure if the 86's had EFI or the old crappy electronic feedback carb.

this is my main concern. i heard the CFI stuff is garbage.

 

[Red_LX]

Well to my knowledge the 2.3L never came with CFI. It was either carbed, or multipoint EFI.

According to the auto parts website (not always the most reliable source I know), in '86 it had a 1 barrel carb with a throttle position sensor, and a solenoid that controlled the air/fuel mix from a reading at the O2 sensor.

Weird.

 

[woodyy24]

Well to my knowledge the 2.3L never came with CFI. It was either carbed, or multipoint EFI.

According to the auto parts website (not always the most reliable source I know), in '86 it had a 1 barrel carb with a throttle position sensor, and a solenoid that controlled the air/fuel mix from a reading at the O2 sensor.

Weird.

thanks for the info. i think a mass air multipoint EFI swap would be in order. if it doesnt run decent.

 

[ethangsmith]

It would have a Carter YFA 1 barrel feedback carburetor. It has EEC IV electronics like the EFI engines, but instead of controlling injectors, it controls a feedback solenoid on the side of the carburetor. My 86 Capri had this setup and I yanked it and went with a Holley/Weber 2 barrel and Duraspark ignition. Anyway, the engine produces 88hp @ 4600rpms and 127ft-lbs of tq. @ 2600rpms. It will either have a C3 3 speed automatic with a 3.27:1 rear or 86ET 4 speed manual with a 3.08:1 rear. If you need tech help on doing any conversions or repairs on it, let me know.

 

[woodyy24]

It would have a Carter YFA 1 barrel feedback carburetor. It has EEC IV electronics like the EFI engines, but instead of controlling injectors, it controls a feedback solenoid on the side of the carburetor. My 86 Capri had this setup and I yanked it and went with a Holley/Weber 2 barrel and Duraspark ignition. Anyway, the engine produces 88hp @ 4600rpms and 127ft-lbs of tq. @ 2600rpms. It will either have a C3 3 speed automatic with a 3.27:1 rear or 86ET 4 speed manual with a 3.08:1 rear. If you need tech help on doing any conversions or repairs on it, let me know.

thanks for the info.