2.0/2.3/2.5L Family - Page 2

JahzWolf · 09-09-2008, 12:28 AM

So looking at the specs I see I do NOT have the forged pistons in my block, but is there another way to be sure they didn't use a turbo small block on my non-turbo 2.3 efi ohc?

I mean is there a VIN number verification for this like Digit 8?

Since the rods are the same, could I use a LOW Pressure Blower, if so what would be the boast limit I could use?

The other question I have if I want to find a small block with forged pistons in it, how do i identify, and verify it once it has arrived?

Thanks you gear heads, you make my search so much eaiser...

stegomon · 10-21-2008, 08:05 PM

oh cool...that is good info

STK98RANGER25 · 01-20-2009, 12:40 AM

Hi I'm new to the forum world and to ranger performance. My question is does anyone know if you can use the head off of the new 2.5l Duratec on the 98-01 2.5 ranger block?

Thanx!

Captain Ledd · 01-21-2009, 04:31 PM

Ended up finding out some things that I was looking for.

Ala a Ford factory 1997 Ranger service manual:

Rocker Arm (Cam follower) ratio - 1.86:1

Lobe Lift: 0.2163 (intake and exhaust)

I got enough stock specs on things that can make people cry, If anyone would like more post up, but a moderate chunk of it is already here, at least the main stuff.

E4Ranger · 03-25-2009, 09:02 PM

Great info, a great resource for us gen 1, 2.3L maintainers!

Speedwagon · 06-21-2009, 11:48 PM

Might want to add to this: 2.3 carb'd head is missing a bolt hole that a 2.3 EFI head has. Simple fix is to drill and tap it(that's all they did at the factory). It's just one hole, and it's the one that the very front of the lower intake manifold uses to bolt onto the head. This is from my experience putting an 85 carb'd head onto an 87 EFI block.

built 2.3 · 07-14-2009, 10:08 PM

you can make a butt load of horse power with the 2.3 i know of some one making like 450 hp to the tire my 2.3 make about 200hp it is bored has a ported turbo head with winsor vavles and sping a turbo cam with a 121 lobe seperation a match ported intake and a one barrel carb and 10.5.1 cr and get 30 mpg. it was built to pull a 20ft boat up north in michigan at 70. i looking to make it better i think iam going turbo or i just might put a big f ing stroke in it and my 450 or 500

blackwidow67 · 08-31-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedwagon

Might want to add to this: 2.3 carb'd head is missing a bolt hole that a 2.3 EFI head has. Simple fix is to drill and tap it(that's all they did at the factory). It's just one hole, and it's the one that the very front of the lower intake manifold uses to bolt onto the head. This is from my experience putting an 85 carb'd head onto an 87 EFI block.

actually, its an 84 carb'd head onto an 87 efi block

freekracer09 · 01-17-2010, 10:34 PM

I got a question really dont know if someone has posted about this cuz im new to the site.... I have a 2001 Ford Ranger 2.5. I was reading this first post about all the motors compared. I really want to do a turbo but dont feel like swapping motors. I know u can stroke the 2.3 to a 2.5. They dont really make aftermarket parts for the 2.5 but could i turbo my 2.5? are the exhaust manifold bolt patterns the same? also could i use 2.3 stroker parts for my 2.5 since the bore is the same?? I want to run 8:1 compression. Any help would be great guys. thanks

graffman2004 · 02-26-2010, 05:44 PM

i have an 85 ford ranger with the 2.3, with manual trans. im trying to fix it up. i dont know a hole lot about it and i would just like to know what i got to do to give it a lil more. any input would be help full thanx alot.

fearsomeform · 03-07-2010, 08:26 PM

Hey, I'm also new to the forum and to my Ranger. It's a '90 with a 2.3 and I wanted to know if it would be a bad idea to turbo it. It's really just for fun and I'm looking for a small one. I just wanted to know if it would be able to handle it.

1st ranger project · 04-08-2010, 05:38 PM

so i got a ? can u take a 2.0L head & put it on a 2.5L block?

09-09-2008, 12:28 AM	#13
JahzWolf New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Mustang Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Pistons in 2.3L non turbo EFI OHC 1988 So looking at the specs I see I do NOT have the forged pistons in my block, but is there another way to be sure they didn't use a turbo small block on my non-turbo 2.3 efi ohc? I mean is there a VIN number verification for this like Digit 8? Since the rods are the same, could I use a LOW Pressure Blower, if so what would be the boast limit I could use? The other question I have if I want to find a small block with forged pistons in it, how do i identify, and verify it once it has arrived? Thanks you gear heads, you make my search so much eaiser...
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10-21-2008, 08:05 PM	#14
stegomon Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: auburn/minot maine Year: 1987/1990 Make: fords and only Model: ranger Posts: 1,741 Rep Power: 16 iTrader: (0)	oh cool...that is good info __________________ 1987 ranger super beast__1990 ranger duff lift_________________2.9 to 4.0 swap dana 35 and sploder 8.8___duff 3 inch lift 302 swap_______________locked front and back cab off frame 97 ranger DD 3.0 manual every thing after market headlights 4.0 S.O.H.C swap in the works
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01-20-2009, 12:40 AM	#15
STK98RANGER25 New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Year: 2000 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know? Hi I'm new to the forum world and to ranger performance. My question is does anyone know if you can use the head off of the new 2.5l Duratec on the 98-01 2.5 ranger block? Thanx!
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01-21-2009, 04:31 PM	#16
Captain Ledd Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Davisburg, Mi. Year: 1984, 1997 Make: Ford Model: Rangers Engine: 302, 2.3 Used For: Literally everything. Posts: 1,666 Rep Power: 18 iTrader: (1)	Ended up finding out some things that I was looking for. Ala a Ford factory 1997 Ranger service manual: Rocker Arm (Cam follower) ratio - 1.86:1 Lobe Lift: 0.2163 (intake and exhaust) I got enough stock specs on things that can make people cry, If anyone would like more post up, but a moderate chunk of it is already here, at least the main stuff. __________________ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits" - Albert Einstein Never give up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6hz_s2XIAU 1984 Ranger - std cab, long bed: The Deathtrap 302; T18; D20 Tcase; 6' lift; 4.56 gears; 33' pro comp MT's; Aussie locked rear 1997 Ranger - std cab, short bed: Red Ranger 2.3L; M50D R1; 2wd; 4.56 gears; Explorer 8.8; ARB locker; 235/75R15 AT's (soon to undergo 4x4 conversion )
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03-25-2009, 09:02 PM	#17
E4Ranger New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Savannah,Ga. Year: 1983 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3L Class: 2WD Used For: loving Beater Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Great info, a great resource for us gen 1, 2.3L maintainers! __________________ Chris 83 Ranger Owned since 85
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06-21-2009, 11:48 PM	#18
Speedwagon Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Year: 1992/87 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0/2.3 Class: 2WD/4WD Used For: Street/Trail bitch Posts: 218 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Might want to add to this: 2.3 carb'd head is missing a bolt hole that a 2.3 EFI head has. Simple fix is to drill and tap it(that's all they did at the factory). It's just one hole, and it's the one that the very front of the lower intake manifold uses to bolt onto the head. This is from my experience putting an 85 carb'd head onto an 87 EFI block.
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07-14-2009, 10:08 PM	#19
built 2.3 New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Year: 1984 Make: ford Model: ranger Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	you can make a butt load of horse power with the 2.3 i know of some one making like 450 hp to the tire my 2.3 make about 200hp it is bored has a ported turbo head with winsor vavles and sping a turbo cam with a 121 lobe seperation a match ported intake and a one barrel carb and 10.5.1 cr and get 30 mpg. it was built to pull a 20ft boat up north in michigan at 70. i looking to make it better i think iam going turbo or i just might put a big f ing stroke in it and my 450 or 500
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01-17-2010, 10:34 PM	#21
freekracer09 New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Year: 2001 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	I got a question really dont know if someone has posted about this cuz im new to the site.... I have a 2001 Ford Ranger 2.5. I was reading this first post about all the motors compared. I really want to do a turbo but dont feel like swapping motors. I know u can stroke the 2.3 to a 2.5. They dont really make aftermarket parts for the 2.5 but could i turbo my 2.5? are the exhaust manifold bolt patterns the same? also could i use 2.3 stroker parts for my 2.5 since the bore is the same?? I want to run 8:1 compression. Any help would be great guys. thanks
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02-26-2010, 05:44 PM	#22
graffman2004 New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Year: 1985 Make: ford Model: ranger Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	have an old motor trying to fix up i have an 85 ford ranger with the 2.3, with manual trans. im trying to fix it up. i dont know a hole lot about it and i would just like to know what i got to do to give it a lil more. any input would be help full thanx alot.
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03-07-2010, 08:26 PM	#23
fearsomeform New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Year: 1990 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Hey, I'm also new to the forum and to my Ranger. It's a '90 with a 2.3 and I wanted to know if it would be a bad idea to turbo it. It's really just for fun and I'm looking for a small one. I just wanted to know if it would be able to handle it.
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04-08-2010, 05:38 PM	#24
1st ranger project New Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Year: 87 Make: ford Model: 2.0l ranger Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	so i got a ? can u take a 2.0L head & put it on a 2.5L block?
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