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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 02:45 AM
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I Found a CAI...

For 87-90 2.3L mustangs, says its good for 5-10 hp.


http://www.optionracing.com//feature...jsp?itemID=511
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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Honestly, from experience with a 2.3 myself I wouldn't expect more than 3-5 hp tops. But for $50, it's better than nothing at all. There's not a whole heck of a lot to do with the 2.3's unfortunately so every little bit helps.

Try it and let us know it works.
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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Best bet is to plan a V8 swap, 302, 351W, 390, 460. oh my i make my self so happy sometime, you might be keeping the 2.3 for gas mileage but it you want more power you can easily swap an 8 in it. Lots of choices, lots of mod. or you can be a ricer and swap a RB25 skyline motor in it, jgycustoms.com
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 93cobrastang
Best bet is to plan a V8 swap, 302, 351W, 390, 460. oh my i make my self so happy sometime, you might be keeping the 2.3 for gas mileage but it you want more power you can easily swap an 8 in it. Lots of choices, lots of mod. or you can be a ricer and swap a RB25 skyline motor in it, jgycustoms.com

Or he could do a swap to the 2.3 Turbo from a mid to late 80's T-Bird Turbo Coupe. Finding an SVO Mustang is going to be a bit more difficult.
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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If you get it, let me know how it works. It'll definately look better than what I have now.
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 1999 Black 35th GT
Or he could do a swap to the 2.3 Turbo from a mid to late 80's T-Bird Turbo Coupe. Finding an SVO Mustang is going to be a bit more difficult.
IIRC, rangerpowersports.com (?) is a pretty neat source of info on Ford's turbo 2.3L engines.
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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i thought of the SVO after i posted, One thing about HP if your motor cant produce it Boost it
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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I dont think I could do a turbo swap, I cant fabricate parts or bend exaust tubing.
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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I found this one today.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/ite...atkey=lmustang
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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Anyone brave enough to buy and try one?
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