2.3L N/A Budget Rebuild!

[DarkMesa8]

OK, my 1990 2.3L N/A has the oil screen clogged problem. The motor has over 200,000 miles on it, and probably needs a little loving. I want to keep it naturally aspirated, keep it as cheap as possible, and rebuild the motor.

I have a 5.0L, and I see full rebuild kits go for those at Summit for less than $300. I couldn't find any 2.3L rebuild kits there.

How much would a 2.3L rebuild kit cost? I'd be doing all labor myself. Who sells N/A (I'm talking cast pistons etc) rebuild kits?

 

[Asha'man]

If you're gonna put out the effort to rebuild, you might as well go with forged pistons. You could get a turbo shortblock at the JY and rering it and you'd be good to go. You'd have slightly lower compression due to the pistons, but it might be fun to slap a nitrous kit on it in the future.

Ash

 

[Stinger]

www.northernautoparts.com

 

[DarkMesa8]

Nah on the performance build-up. My 95 GT is my "go-fast" car:

1995 Mustang GT Convertible 5 Speed

Engine: 302ci
Edelbrock Aluminum Performer 5.0 cylinder heads
Crane 2031 cam (.513in/.529ex)
FMS Cobra intake (ported/polished/powdercoated)
1.7 Cobra Roller Rockers
Mac Underdrive pulleys
Mac cold air intake
75 mm Pro-M MAF meter
BBK 65mm throttle body
Summit Racing harmonic balancer
180 degree thermostat
Fluidyne aluminum radiator
Wazee power steering and idler pulleys
Wazee EGR delete kit
FMS high-flow oil pump
FMS windage tray
ARP Bolt Kit

Computer: T4M0
Autologic Custom Burned Chip

Ignition:
MSD 6T Ignition Box
MSD Soft Touch Rev Limiter
MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires
MSD Blaster Coil

Power Adder:
NOS 5115 80/150 Dry Shot

Fuel System:
FMS 30lb Injectors
BBK 255lph Fuel Pump
Kirban Adjustable FPR
Autometer Underhood Fuel Pressure Gauge

Exhaust:
Mac 1 5/8" jet-hot coated longtube headers
Mac 2.5" Prochamber Offroad Pipe
Mac Flowpath Mufflers (Dumped)

Transmission/Drivetrain:
Borg Warner T5 Stock Spec
King Cobra Clutch
FMS 3.55 gears
FMS aluminum driveshaft
Welded driveshaft loop

Suspension/handling upgrades:
Welded full length subframe connectors
Eibach Pro springs
Monroe Sensa-Trac shocks/struts
FMS strut tower brace

I'm looking for the cheapo daily driver rebuild.