Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Dec 23rd, 2009, 8:39pm
i got a 80 fairmont with a 2.3 im guessing its got a electronic distributor. so when i go to a auto store what year do i ask for to get a points one??
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by C4 on Dec 24th, 2009, 12:13am
I believe the answer is '74 Pinto/Stang.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Dec 27th, 2009, 10:54am
should i get the single or dual vaccum adv also what coil should i get a stock replace ment or the prtronix 40,000 volt one
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Dec 27th, 2009, 10:56am
Any derby motor i've ever ran with a vac. advance dist. I have always left it unplugged.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Dec 27th, 2009, 11:00am
what type of coil did you run
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Dec 27th, 2009, 11:03am
If your gonna run a stock distributor a stock replacement coil will be just fine
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Dec 27th, 2009, 11:11am
it will be fine im sure but will you get better preformance with a higher voltage coil
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by C4 on Dec 27th, 2009, 11:58am
Imo, if the head, distributor and carb are bone stock, the difference that spendy ignition parts will make will not be noticable and would be too insignifigant to justify the extra $$$.
On my stock 2.3....even with a bigger carb (2 bbl MotoCraft from a 302), I use stock ignition parts.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cargod34 on Dec 27th, 2009, 12:42pm
are any of you guys running a 500cfm Rochester...if you are what jets are you running w/ a small solid lifter and ported head and intake....i'm just looking for a good starting point...will probably use a points dis with an ignitor...top of the rpm band should be 6-6500...i have the 2G and i was looking to save alittle money but i know the holley and motorcraft bolts up but or should i just go w/ one of them...
thanks for the help
brian
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SkipRip on Dec 29th, 2009, 09:17am
on Dec 27th, 2009, 11:11am, cchhrriiss wrote:it will be fine im sure but will you get better preformance with a higher voltage coil
I have the Ignitor II and the Flame Thrower Coil thats goes with it. Went to put it on and my buddy twisted off one of the posts on the coil So I didnt run that set up yet I still need to order a new coil.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Dec 29th, 2009, 11:25am
on Dec 29th, 2009, 09:17am, skiprip wrote:I have the Ignitor II and the Flame Thrower Coil thats goes with it. Went to put it on and my buddy twisted off one of the posts on the coil So I didnt run that set up yet I still need to order a new coil.
you better give Hercules a nut driver to tighten that little 1/4 inch nut next time
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SkipRip on Dec 29th, 2009, 3:03pm
on Dec 29th, 2009, 11:25am, SNB77 wrote:
you better give Hercules a nut driver to tighten that little 1/4 inch nut next time
I did and its not like he's a Ratard either I think it was a factory defect, where it broke it looked miscolored like it had already been cracked, but its not worth the fight with pertronix. I'll just have to get a new one and install it myself.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Dec 29th, 2009, 3:35pm
on Dec 29th, 2009, 3:03pm, skiprip wrote:I did and its not like he's a Ratard either I think it was a factory defect, where it broke it looked miscolored like it had already been cracked, but its not worth the fight with pertronix. I'll just have to get a new one and install it myself.
I've seen some crusty brittle coils. Most factory ones are ok, but I've seen a few aftermarket companies where the quality just isnt there. Was this coil that broke used?
WTF is a ratard Sorry had to ask
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SkipRip on Dec 30th, 2009, 07:10am
No the coil was brand new and I meant to spell ratard that way .
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Dec 30th, 2009, 09:29am
I see
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SkipRip on Jan 4th, 2010, 12:31pm
What is everyones opinion on porting/polishing the head vs. just polishing the head and maybe porting the lower intake? Is any of it worth the time for a demo engine? My lower intake is already polished some what.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by ballsdeep08 on Jan 4th, 2010, 12:37pm
my head and efi intake are ported and polished.. pretty much just gasket matched on the head and the intake is way ground out... i think it helped..
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SkipRip on Jan 4th, 2010, 1:10pm
Thanks thats what I had in mind as well. Hoggin out the intake and just minor work on the head I've seen some fairly exstensive work some guys do for the turbo engines but didn't know what would have the biggest return vs. input
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Jan 4th, 2010, 8:28pm
I was one of those guys with extensive work done to a turbo 2.3 Parts made their way to my derby car. One of which is the lower half of the efi manifold which i had extrude hone when it was on my turbo motor. Here is a small article on extrude honing if your not sure what it is all about
Essentially extrude honing is a process where a relatively thick paste-like compound having a lot of abrasive material in it is forced through passages, just like those in cylinder heads and intake runners, to smooth them out. As such the process can, with a fine media, be set up to remove little more than just a mildly rough surface finish or using a course media significantly more material. As simple as this process is it does not replace the need for any heavy porting that may be called for to make gross corrections of a port. What it can do is to rework the surfaces and any rough/jagged edges of an otherwise inaccessible port runner.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by Derby1147 on Jan 4th, 2010, 8:47pm
imo.. hell with tryin to sink a million bucks in a 2.3 just get a 2.3 put a good carb on it tune up there ya go run like a champ
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Jan 5th, 2010, 10:03am
on Jan 4th, 2010, 8:47pm, Derby1147 wrote:imo.. hell with tryin to sink a million bucks in a 2.3 just get a 2.3 put a good carb on it tune up there ya go run like a champ
May run good....but not like a champ
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by ballsdeep08 on Jan 5th, 2010, 6:37pm
on Jan 5th, 2010, 10:03am, SNB77 wrote:May run good....but not like a champ
i second that...
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by joe25 on Jan 5th, 2010, 7:02pm
i always run a stock motor rarely placed any worse than third any time i didnt do well was my falt not the motors take care of the motors and they will last a long tim stock if your a good enough driver you dont have to have a built motor jmo
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by ballsdeep08 on Jan 5th, 2010, 8:54pm
you dont have to have a crazy motor... but once you drive a car with one in it.. its a blast.. and besides its funny watchin people try to run from it...
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by muddevil01 on Jan 5th, 2010, 9:46pm
I need some help I've got a 92 ranger motor with an 84 d port head I put the roller cam lifters and followers out of the 92 head the problem is that every time I get it timed it will start and run for 30 seconds and then it will jump time I ran the motor in a derby and it ran good through most of the heat and broke the belt I put a new belt on it and now it wont stay timed any suggestions all help will be great
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Jan 6th, 2010, 12:23am
on Jan 5th, 2010, 7:02pm, joe25 wrote:i always run a stock motor rarely placed any worse than third any time i didnt do well was my falt not the motors take care of the motors and they will last a long tim stock if your a good enough driver you dont have to have a built motor jmo
I've run both stock and highly modified. Running a stock 2.3 is extremely over-rated My modified motor actually runs cooler than any stock one i've ran. Not to mention the way they sound at 7600-7800rpms
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by joe25 on Jan 6th, 2010, 4:49pm
that may be true but a stock motor will last me longer than a built one would when you have to pay 300-500 dollars to build your motors i pay 50 dollars for a motor and spend the rest on more cars im just sayin you dont have to put that much money on them to run and be competetively save your money and buy cars
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Jan 6th, 2010, 6:25pm
on Jan 6th, 2010, 4:49pm, joe25 wrote:that may be true but a stock motor will last me longer than a built one would when you have to pay 300-500 dollars to build your motors i pay 50 dollars for a motor
Saying a stcok 2.3 will last longer than a built one is quite a statement....i'm gonna have to disagree. I have never replaced a single hard part on my motor and i built it in 2000....only thing I have replaced is a head gasket. I also wish it was only $300-$500 to build mine....that would be just great
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by ballsdeep08 on Jan 6th, 2010, 7:38pm
multiply that number by about 10-15 and you are getting closer to the right price range...
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by Clowes98 on Jan 6th, 2010, 8:05pm
The cylinder walls on a stock 2300 are thin... I have read that it is not safe to go more than .030 bore. I run a stock 2.3 e.f.i. with 4:10's and I push cars around on the track. I think a stock motor with a good set of gears is the way to go.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by smash4cash23x on Jan 6th, 2010, 8:20pm
Boring them is not how to make power on a 2.3, you run EFI, do you have any problem with it and how hard is it to trasfer from car to car. I would think that a carbed 2.3 which is what I run would be a he11 of a alot simpler and more reliable.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Jan 6th, 2010, 8:39pm
on Jan 6th, 2010, 8:05pm, Clowes98 wrote:The cylinder walls on a stock 2300 are thin... I have read that it is not safe to go more than .030 bore. I run a stock 2.3 e.f.i. with 4:10's and I push cars around on the track. I think a stock motor with a good set of gears is the way to go.
Yes they are thin. I personally have .020 over JE pistons in mine and wouldnt go over that....unless i had and SVO tall deck block that is
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by Clowes98 on Jan 8th, 2010, 08:55am
When my car stops moving it's never a motor issue . Once you have it set up, change over is simple. My wiring harness is just bigger than yours would be.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by ballsdeep08 on Jan 8th, 2010, 5:05pm
all of my motors are .030 over.. havent had a problem yet... the power is built in the head and strokin them helps a bit too
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by kdh01 on Jan 8th, 2010, 5:34pm
Im boring it .040 over. Ive ran a stock 92 bottom end in my mini rod for the past 4 years and its held up just fine. I figured after turning 8000 rpm under load for 4 years i could finally do some work with it and see if i cant squeeze more out.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by Clowes98 on Jan 8th, 2010, 6:27pm
Be careful going .040, I've read a lot of stuff that says .030 is the limit because the cylinder walls are to thin and if it gets hot they will warp
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Jan 8th, 2010, 6:38pm
on Jan 8th, 2010, 5:34pm, kdh01 wrote:Im boring it .040 over. Ive ran a stock 92 bottom end in my mini rod for the past 4 years and its held up just fine. I figured after turning 8000 rpm under load for 4 years i could finally do some work with it and see if i cant squeeze more out.
Going .040 over isnt worth the 3 or so hp you would gain. You would be better off starting with a different block and going .020 or .030 over.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by kdh01 on Jan 9th, 2010, 1:25pm
Well we are going to leave the bottom end right now alone because there is no blow by or anything and we know it can hold up to the rpms so we are going to work over another block. We are also putting in 5.7 rods with keith black pistons. After we did the head lastyear we were just shy of 13:1 compression.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by kdh01 on Jan 9th, 2010, 1:30pm
on Jan 8th, 2010, 6:27pm, Clowes98 wrote:Be careful going .040, I've read a lot of stuff that says .030 is the limit because the cylinder walls are to thin and if it gets hot they will warp
Well this isnt a derby motor so it doesnt have to run for 15 minutes getting hot...it runs for maybe 5 minutes tops and 4 of that is at an idle, but im not saying the cylinders wont warp. The guy buildingthe motor for me has talked to his machinist that has built many 2.3 for ministocks and he's done plenty of motors at .040
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by Clowes98 on Jan 9th, 2010, 2:44pm
He probably knows more than I do about it, I just wanted to make sure you knew before you spent the cash
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by kdh01 on Jan 9th, 2010, 4:22pm
on Jan 9th, 2010, 2:44pm, Clowes98 wrote:He probably knows more than I do about it, I just wanted to make sure you knew before you spent the cash
thanks for caring lol
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by Clowes98 on Jan 10th, 2010, 01:12am
I know it gets costly to build. I have a 512 cu. in. 440 in my mud truck
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 10th, 2010, 11:35am
i just put a points distribitor in my 8o fairtmont 2.3 and i cant get it to run it will fire because a flame will come out the stack but i turn the distributor and it still wont any hints i got the plug wires on the same way they came off the old distributor
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by smash4cash23x on Jan 10th, 2010, 3:48pm
sounds like it is out of time to me, but hard to tell without seeing it or hearing it.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by kdh01 on Jan 10th, 2010, 4:04pm
yea just keep playing with the timing, you might have to move your wires over one way or the other on the distributor
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by Clowes98 on Jan 10th, 2010, 4:54pm
Rotor points at #1 when crank is at TDC, sounds like you are 180 degrees out
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 10th, 2010, 6:41pm
how are the cylinders number 1234 from the front to the back?? and whats the firing order
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by C4 on Jan 10th, 2010, 6:45pm
front to back 1,3,4,2
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 10th, 2010, 10:48pm
on Jan 10th, 2010, 6:45pm, C4 wrote:front to back 1,3,4,2
this is how they are from the front or thats the firing order
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Jan 10th, 2010, 11:02pm
on Jan 10th, 2010, 10:48pm, cchhrriiss wrote:this is how they are from the front or thats the firing order
1-3-4-2 is the firing order
front of the motor is 1......back is 4
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 11th, 2010, 08:41am
thats what i thought just making sure thanks
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Jan 12th, 2010, 6:32pm
Start on page one of this thread and read on.....most of your questions are already answered
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 13th, 2010, 7:06pm
ok i got it to run but when it runs it runs wide open and the throttle aint stuck?? its a holley 2bbl it was on the car when i got it any ideas
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by C4 on Jan 13th, 2010, 10:13pm
MONSTER vacuum leak?
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Jan 13th, 2010, 10:24pm
on Jan 13th, 2010, 10:13pm, C4 wrote:MONSTER vacuum leak?
If the throttles not stuck open, like he says, it must be a M-O-N-S-T-E-R vac leak
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 14th, 2010, 5:41pm
should i just plug all the holes around and on the carb
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by C4 on Jan 14th, 2010, 7:05pm
You didn't do that before firing it up Little hard to start, was it? To wrap up that high, it would almost have to have a huge hole in the intake, or not have the carb bolted down...I would think.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by ballsdeep08 on Jan 14th, 2010, 8:15pm
if all the carb holes are open... thats a monster leak... cap them all off and try again
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 17th, 2010, 7:26pm
i was looking down the carb and moving the throttle i noticed the to plates on the bottm i dont know what there called but they let more or less fuel in . 1 dont close all the way it stays open about a 1/8th inch and the other on is open almost all the way?? what should i do get a different carb or what could be wrong with it
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by C4 on Jan 17th, 2010, 8:13pm
Those would be the throttle plates. Looks like the throttle is stuck after all.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 17th, 2010, 8:22pm
would it be stuck in the carb then because i the throttle cable moves fine would i have to take the carb off and fix it or just reach down in there and free it
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by ballsdeep08 on Jan 17th, 2010, 8:52pm
what kinda carb are you workin with>?
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 17th, 2010, 10:03pm
its a holley 2 bbl it was on the motor when i got it i rebuilt it but never touched the throttle plates
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Jan 18th, 2010, 06:41am
Without actually seeing the carb i dont know what to tell you besides to try a different one
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by C4 on Jan 18th, 2010, 12:23pm
They are stuck open for a reason. Don't just try to force them closed....gonna have to tear into it & figure out why they are jambed.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by ramrod99 on Jan 18th, 2010, 12:29pm
x2^^ with c4 i forced them shut once and broke something and then had to buy a new carb
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by muddevil01 on Jan 18th, 2010, 4:07pm
do you have a spacer under the carb if you don't have enough space the throttle linkage may be hitting the intake pull the carb off and see if the throttle plates close all the way
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 18th, 2010, 5:29pm
ill take it off and see what happens thanks guys
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 18th, 2010, 6:09pm
i think i figured it out theres a little spring that holds one plate shut and its not on the so it was staying open all the time now i gotta get a sprig then it should work. should one plate stay open a little bit tho?? one side is open a bit im guess thats how it should be??
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by C4 on Jan 19th, 2010, 12:21am
They should be the same.
Is a twisted throttle shaft perhaps the cause of the missing return spring?
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by HUHN137 on Jan 19th, 2010, 11:32am
how would i get more power out of a 2.3 without spendig to much??
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 19th, 2010, 6:18pm
it runs beter now but sounds reall fuff i just pour gas in the carb i did have the fuel pump hooked up but it didnt do anything. do you guys run a return or just block it off??
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by Clowes98 on Jan 21st, 2010, 05:38am
For more power cheap... just get a good set of gears
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by ramrod99 on Jan 23rd, 2010, 09:13am
I block off the return on mine
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by ramrod99 on Jan 23rd, 2010, 09:37am
Ok I have a Dumb Question i am thinking of getting a 8plug2.3 and using the bottom head and putting a standard 2.3 4plug head on it whats the advantages and disadvantages of this
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 23rd, 2010, 1:32pm
on Jan 23rd, 2010, 09:13am, ramrod99 wrote:I block off the return on mine
thats what i planned on going just seeing what everybody thought thanks for the in put
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by kdh01 on Jan 23rd, 2010, 4:09pm
on Jan 23rd, 2010, 09:37am, ramrod99 wrote:Ok I have a Dumb Question i am thinking of getting a 8plug2.3 and using the bottom head and putting a standard 2.3 4plug head on it whats the advantages and disadvantages of this
The 8 plug motors have smaller crank journals but honestly i havent had any problems with that on my mini rod.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by ramrod99 on Jan 23rd, 2010, 5:56pm
would it be better or worst i have one of each and heard that it made a better motor that way
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by Clowes98 on Jan 24th, 2010, 6:00pm
I have never tried it, I know that there seems to be no power loss with a 8 plug head on a 4 plug motor so I would think it would work both ways
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by HUHN137 on Jan 25th, 2010, 12:05am
what size gears?
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Jan 25th, 2010, 1:12pm
I run 4.62 in my 8 inch
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by C4 on Jan 25th, 2010, 2:55pm
I like 4.56 in my 7.5.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by Clowes98 on Jan 25th, 2010, 7:06pm
I have always ran 4:10's with a ranger 5 speed. I just bought two sets of 4:56's off e-bay for about $50 each. Hopefully they are not too low. Planning on using them in the heavier cars like fairmonts amd pacers. I get plenty of power out of my 4:10's in Mustangs
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 26th, 2010, 6:28pm
got a carb question then the car is running it pops out of the carb like pop...pop...pop...pop is it out of time cause i turn the distributor and it still does it any ideas also there is a water port off the intake under the carb should i just plug it or where should it run to
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by kdh01 on Jan 27th, 2010, 8:29pm
bad valve possibly??
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SNB77 on Jan 27th, 2010, 8:49pm
on Jan 26th, 2010, 6:28pm, cchhrriiss wrote:got a carb question then the car is running it pops out of the carb like pop...pop...pop...pop is it out of time cause i turn the distributor and it still does it any ideas also there is a water port off the intake under the carb should i just plug it or where should it run to
Double check your cam timing. Might want to pull your valve cover and check if you have a cracked cam follower or a valve hanging open. Never hurts to double check your basics like firing order, fouled plug, or swap carbs.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by cchhrriiss on Jan 28th, 2010, 5:45pm
would it be bad to run it like it is??
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by Clowes98 on Jan 28th, 2010, 5:52pm
Pull a vaccum line off... if it straightens up then you have a valve issue
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by johnpaul on Jan 30th, 2010, 8:08pm
will a manual trans off a ford 2.0 fit on a 2.3?
they both are manuals just wondering
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by HMDT22 on Jan 30th, 2010, 8:46pm
I run a 6.50 in mineon Jan 25th, 2010, 12:05am, HUHN137 wrote:what size gears?
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SkipRip on Jan 31st, 2010, 4:45pm
you guys run a little different tranny if i remember right tho.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by Clowes98 on Feb 1st, 2010, 6:14pm
The 2.0 tranny will fit onto a 2.3
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by temke#13D on Feb 6th, 2010, 1:17pm
anybody no were the timing mark is on a 76 pinto 2.3 camshaft pulley
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by temke#13D on Feb 6th, 2010, 1:24pm
anybody?
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by ballsdeep08 on Feb 7th, 2010, 08:30am
on Feb 6th, 2010, 1:24pm, ~PoDuNk*#13D*RaCiNg~ wrote:anybody?
its on the edge of the pulley.. normally a little dot indented in the side right next to the teeth.. if i remember right.. its been awhile.. i got is aftermarket stuff now...
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by undunked_D827 on Feb 9th, 2010, 7:46pm
we found the mark got every thing lined up like it supposed to be....got fire got gas and still nothing a man wiser than me said they are very tricky to time and i believe its in the cam gear anybody on here maybe know what the problem is we r setting the cam gear to the tab? and does anyone on here know how to solve the starter gear hitting the flywheel issue
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by Clowes98 on Feb 9th, 2010, 8:34pm
The motor should at least try to start if it is close to being in time. You may be a half a turn out on the distributor
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by undunked_D827 on Feb 9th, 2010, 8:56pm
one time it tried but then it never did again we r putn the rotary button on the #1 plug wire on the dist at cam at the tab all at TDC only thing we havent checked is the crank to see if its lining up
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by ballsdeep08 on Feb 10th, 2010, 05:26am
on Feb 9th, 2010, 7:46pm, podunkracing#827 wrote:we found the mark got every thing lined up like it supposed to be....got fire got gas and still nothing a man wiser than me said they are very tricky to time and i believe its in the cam gear anybody on here maybe know what the problem is we r setting the cam gear to the tab? and does anyone on here know how to solve the starter gear hitting the flywheel issue
auto or manual? if its a manual there are different thickness of flywheel.. of course if its too thick the tranny wouldnt go on right..
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by Clowes98 on Feb 10th, 2010, 6:07pm
I have never had the started issue. Take the #1 plug out and use a long skinny screw driver to make sure the piston is at TDC. Turn the crank by hand until you reach TDC.
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by undunked_D827 on Feb 10th, 2010, 11:20pm
thats how we been doing it clowes you guys dont think my valves could be stuck shut would ya my spark isnt blue its a lil yellow lookin have a new coil duraspark plug wires and not completely new plugs only thing i havent replaced is the distributor its self and it has a new cap and maybe not relevant but also new fuel pump
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Re: How to build a 2.3!
Post by SkipRip on Feb 11th, 2010, 12:55pm
Make sure you are on the right stroke it's easy to be 180 off.