So I'm doing some research through the archives here on information about the 2.3 N/A and T. Mainly I've been reading up on swapping 2.3T parts to the N/A block, for a variety of reasons...
But before I get into that, I read this a dreamer thread from December '03 and can't help myself from responding:
Tell that TT/Inline bit to the Supra guys and their 1,000hp 3.0L inline sixes
The original Toyota TT was only 2.5L, too, so a TT setup on this engine with a stroker setup is conceivable, although I'm willing to bet that the power delivery would suck (less cylinders, one cam, etc..). It'd be cool as hell, though!
Anyway, back to my research and the questions I have on it...
Finding a 2.3T engine in a 'yard is a pain out here in California. Most of them are up near San Francisco (I'm in San Diego) and there aren't many anyway. So rather than blow $500+ on a junkyard engine that isn't in running condition, i was considering using parts from the 2.3T to turbo the N/A I have. I don't mean slap a manifold and turbo on it and call it a day, but actually swap the pistons, crank and the whole deal onto the block.
Piecing the bits together from forums and Ebay actually appears to be less expensive than getting owned by a junkyard for a non-running engine in unknown condition and then having to pay out the wazoo to get it shipped (because there aren't any 2.3Ts around here...)
So, the current engine is a 2.3 carbed N/A... and here's the list I have so far for what would be needed to convert to EFI turbo:
What else should be on there?
I understand that the blocks vary (the turbo block has more/different water jackets?), but I've also read that some people have filled the water jackets with block-hardeners with no ill effects. I don't want to run a T3-killing 20+psi. The stock 10-11 will move the car fine.
My goal isn't a monster drag racing machine, just a bit more power than the anemic 2.3 N/A.
Am I headed in the right direction here or is this all a really n00bish idea?
But before I get into that, I read this a dreamer thread from December '03 and can't help myself from responding:
Tell that TT/Inline bit to the Supra guys and their 1,000hp 3.0L inline sixes
The original Toyota TT was only 2.5L, too, so a TT setup on this engine with a stroker setup is conceivable, although I'm willing to bet that the power delivery would suck (less cylinders, one cam, etc..). It'd be cool as hell, though!
Anyway, back to my research and the questions I have on it...
Finding a 2.3T engine in a 'yard is a pain out here in California. Most of them are up near San Francisco (I'm in San Diego) and there aren't many anyway. So rather than blow $500+ on a junkyard engine that isn't in running condition, i was considering using parts from the 2.3T to turbo the N/A I have. I don't mean slap a manifold and turbo on it and call it a day, but actually swap the pistons, crank and the whole deal onto the block.
Piecing the bits together from forums and Ebay actually appears to be less expensive than getting owned by a junkyard for a non-running engine in unknown condition and then having to pay out the wazoo to get it shipped (because there aren't any 2.3Ts around here...)
So, the current engine is a 2.3 carbed N/A... and here's the list I have so far for what would be needed to convert to EFI turbo:
- ECU
- Pistons
- Crank
- Exhaust Manifold
- Turbo
- Cam
- 30?lb fuel injectors
- Intake manifold/Throttle body
- New exhaust piping
- Gauges: Boost, A/F, EGT
- VAM?
- Bypass valve
What else should be on there?
I understand that the blocks vary (the turbo block has more/different water jackets?), but I've also read that some people have filled the water jackets with block-hardeners with no ill effects. I don't want to run a T3-killing 20+psi. The stock 10-11 will move the car fine.
My goal isn't a monster drag racing machine, just a bit more power than the anemic 2.3 N/A.
Am I headed in the right direction here or is this all a really n00bish idea?
