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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Ford 2.3 4cyl turbo..NE1 try it

Posted by: F1rocco Jun 16 2005, 08:12 PM

Just wondering if anyone has done the swap..I hear the motor makes 200hp stock out of a 4cyl...Im not a chevy guy...So that V8 swap is out of the ?..Im thinking since Ive driven one that it would be one heck of a light weight sweetheart......

Posted by: neo914-6 Jun 16 2005, 08:50 PM

Yes, search "914turboford" and see the link in my signature.

Welcome!

Posted by: MecGen Jun 16 2005, 09:00 PM

Welcome !!
This was a popular swap in the rail buggy crowds.
2.0l and 2.3 are kick ass motors, built for a turbo.
I used to "specislize" in Merkur 2.3 turbos in my area.
400hp is obtainable, 200-250hp is still very reliable if built rite.
Later
Joe

Posted by: Mueller Jun 16 2005, 10:41 PM

QUOTE (F1rocco @ Jun 16 2005, 07:12 PM)
Just wondering if anyone has done the swap..I hear the motor makes 200hp stock out of a 4cyl...Im not a chevy guy...So that V8 swap is out of the ?..Im thinking since Ive driven one that it would be one heck of a light weight sweetheart......

914turboford....yea, but his install is "different", he mounted the motor sideways and used an Escort FWD transmission...creative, but I bet he is having a helluva time selling the car unless he damn gives the thing away....too much cutting and modification to the chassis for me.....I'd get the adapter plate from KEP and mount it the normal direction........

a few Ford 5.0 conversions have been done, as well as an early 289...there is also a guy that used a ford 3.8 supercharged motor in his 914