What's the single best thing to do to a 2.3....

who's driver wants a bit more power, and the torque band moved down to
around 3Gs so I can use it on the highway?

Trade it i for a V8....


"elaich" > wrote in message ...
> who's driver wants a bit more power, and the torque band moved down to
> around 3Gs so I can use it on the highway?

Check out a SVO newsgroup or website.You can make a 2.3L with well over
300-400hp! Benefits are insurance, lighter, and gas. Oh and not to mention
whooping SOME 8 cylinders and the gratification you can get from it.




"elaich" > wrote in message ...
> who's driver wants a bit more power, and the torque band moved down to
> around 3Gs so I can use it on the highway?

I've seen some very strong 2.3s in the past.... unfortunately, the
crankshafts aren't built to take that kind of torque/HP and reliability
suffers. Additionally, reaping that kind of power can be spendy and turn a
car into something that get's worked on more than it gets driven....

I'm an old timey kinda guy - even at todays gasoline prices, there is no
replacement for displacement.


"Nicholas Anthony" > wrote in message
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> Check out a SVO newsgroup or website.You can make a 2.3L with well over
> 300-400hp! Benefits are insurance, lighter, and gas. Oh and not to mention
> whooping SOME 8 cylinders and the gratification you can get from it.
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> "elaich" > wrote in message ...
>> who's driver wants a bit more power, and the torque band moved down to
>> around 3Gs so I can use it on the highway?
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elaich wrote:
> who's driver wants a bit more power, and the torque band moved down to
> around 3Gs so I can use it on the highway?

I know you want to know 1 single thing, but, I did a cam change, Offy
intake and a header. This resulted in a engine that would rev nicely
with good power and still got me 25mpg with a 3spd auto.