• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

2.3turbo swap


zTRUTHz420

New Member
Joined
Jul 8, 2017
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Vehicle Year
1994
Make / Model
Ford
Transmission
Manual
How's everyone doing this evening? I've been doing some research for the last few months on swapping in a 88 2.3t from a t-bird. I used to own a 88 turbo coupe best car I ever had and now want it in my 94 ranger. I've already got one just need to pick it up. Has 12x,xxx miles and already has a cam swap. I'm getting everything from CPU harness to oil pan along with the t5 trans and 8.8 373 lsd rear end. Haven't been able to find or read between the lines for my answer. Will my CPU allow 20+lbs of boost like the factory tbird CPU does? Also the premium switch, will I need to hook it up or can I "hot wire" for 93 only as it will only run 93...?? Any help would be great. It's a 94 2wd 2.3lima 5speed 155xxx miles.
 


scotts90ranger

scotts90ranger

Well-Known Member
RBV's on Boost
Joined
Feb 28, 2001
Messages
8,000
Reaction score
4,318
Points
113
Location
Dayton Oregon
Vehicle Year
1990, 1997
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
2.3 (4 Cylinder)
Engine Size
2.3 Turbo
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
6
Tire Size
35"
You need to rewire the stock Ranger harness for the thunderbird engine, there's drawings for the T bird and a '91 Ranger (same as what you have) in the tech section somewhere, it's only a few wires.

On the octane switch, you can connect it no problem, it is actually turned on by default in the Ranger harness which was part of why I had so much detonation when I first swapped mine. The octane switch wire is the same as the wire that puts voltage back to the computer telling it that the fuel pump is on...

There are a lot of things you can do to mix and match parts between the T bird and Ranger engines, on mine I converted to the DIS to get rid of the distributor, it's not too hard just involves drilling the block for the crank sensor. I wish I would have done some other things differently when I did mine but no longer have the donor engines I once did...
 

zTRUTHz420

New Member
Joined
Jul 8, 2017
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Vehicle Year
1994
Make / Model
Ford
Transmission
Manual
Thank you, I don't want to drill and tap holes or I'd just swap internals and go threw all of that. Just a simple swap to have some fun. So the switch is already grounded for 93 octane in the ranger harness...? I'm only running 93 in it so no need for a switch. Also I only need to use the 3 wires from maf for vam and 1 ref wire for 5v that I t into to where?? Also the other sensor I need to add will be bap and that's all for additional sensors? Then rewire ignition which I'm studying stingers write up.
 
scotts90ranger

scotts90ranger

Well-Known Member
RBV's on Boost
Joined
Feb 28, 2001
Messages
8,000
Reaction score
4,318
Points
113
Location
Dayton Oregon
Vehicle Year
1990, 1997
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
2.3 (4 Cylinder)
Engine Size
2.3 Turbo
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
6
Tire Size
35"
I think that's about it, it's really not too hard...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Members online

Total: 470 (members: 3, guests: 467)

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Latest posts

Truck of The Month


Shran
April Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Follow TRS On Instagram

Latest Album Photos

20240409_190831.jpg
20240409_190818.jpg
20240409_180824.jpg
20240409_182648.jpg
20240409_181010.jpg
20240408_175026.jpg
99 Ranger
20200706_161414.jpg
20240207_155117.jpg
20240207_155111.jpg
20240207_154537 - Copy.jpg
20240207_154500 - Copy.jpg

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top