zekew64
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All right...some opinions would be helpful.
I've read all the threads about putting 2.5 internals into a 2.3, the basic issue being about the longer stroke of the 2.5 internals.
My idea is to use a 2.5 lower block with a 2.3 head; not sure on valves/clearances. However, what I really want to try and make is, in essence, a 2.5 turbo motor--using a 2.3 turbo motor as a basis.
However, the other way I thought about going is to use a 2.3 turbocoupe motor or an SVO Mustang motor with 2.5 internals.
As I do want to use a turbo, I know that forged internals are a must.
So, what I want to know is, would either the 2.5 lower with the 2.3 head combo or the 2.5 internals in a 2.3 block work? Nothing on the upper end would change, save for the valvetrain.
I've read all the threads about putting 2.5 internals into a 2.3, the basic issue being about the longer stroke of the 2.5 internals.
My idea is to use a 2.5 lower block with a 2.3 head; not sure on valves/clearances. However, what I really want to try and make is, in essence, a 2.5 turbo motor--using a 2.3 turbo motor as a basis.
However, the other way I thought about going is to use a 2.3 turbocoupe motor or an SVO Mustang motor with 2.5 internals.
As I do want to use a turbo, I know that forged internals are a must.
So, what I want to know is, would either the 2.5 lower with the 2.3 head combo or the 2.5 internals in a 2.3 block work? Nothing on the upper end would change, save for the valvetrain.