Tikker
Member
- Joined
- Jun 25, 2010
- Messages
- 39
- Reaction score
- 2
- Points
- 8
- Location
- Acworth, Ga
- Vehicle Year
- 2003
- Make / Model
- Mazda
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Engine Size
- 2.3L
- Transmission
- Manual
Hello all,
My '03 Mazda B2300 is puffing out a little white smoke, so I'm thinking about finding another engine to swap in. I've looked into other Durtec options like what was installed in other car's like the Miata or Mazda 3, and thought I could probably use the head/intake to help with performance but have the block rebuilt to keep the torque in the truck 2.3 version.
I'm also wondered if all the 2.3l Durtec's in the Rangers were the same or if they changed much in the later years to make it worth the effort to look for one of those.
Not looking to go crazy with anything like a turbo, but something to add some extra horsepower and throttle response. With gas prices looking to hit $4 a gallon or more depending if a war breaks out involving China/Russia/Iran/North Korea.
I found an '04 2.3l in a truck with 59k on an auction site that has yet to complete, but holding out in case there are better options for me. If anything the seats would be a nice bonus on the purchase.
My '03 Mazda B2300 is puffing out a little white smoke, so I'm thinking about finding another engine to swap in. I've looked into other Durtec options like what was installed in other car's like the Miata or Mazda 3, and thought I could probably use the head/intake to help with performance but have the block rebuilt to keep the torque in the truck 2.3 version.
I'm also wondered if all the 2.3l Durtec's in the Rangers were the same or if they changed much in the later years to make it worth the effort to look for one of those.
Not looking to go crazy with anything like a turbo, but something to add some extra horsepower and throttle response. With gas prices looking to hit $4 a gallon or more depending if a war breaks out involving China/Russia/Iran/North Korea.
I found an '04 2.3l in a truck with 59k on an auction site that has yet to complete, but holding out in case there are better options for me. If anything the seats would be a nice bonus on the purchase.