I've had probably a dozen 2.3s in Fairmonts and Mustangs. Only managed to blow one up. Good gas milage, keep oil in it so the cam doesn't starve. I travelled 60 miles one way to work every day for 20+ years, so I have lots of miles on them. Still have a 90 LX hatch 5 spd, a 93 auto coupe and 4 motors in my garage. The cars for the motors are long gone!