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Shiny is Good! => General Pinto Talk => Topic started by: Redeless1 on October 26, 2008, 06:44:30 AM

Title: SVO 2.3 In a 72
Post by: Redeless1 on October 26, 2008, 06:44:30 AM
I know this has been asked countless times, but I didn't see an answer in any of the archives.
Will a 2.3 bolt up in a 72 without fabricating?
I was going to do a 2.0 blow through carb set up, but said to hell with it. If it is too much of a hassle, I'll keep the 2.0 stock and just drive it--it does run good, just not the quickest thing on four wheels.
Thanks
Title: Re: SVO 2.3 In a 72
Post by: 77turbopinto on October 26, 2008, 08:24:52 AM
Quote from: Redeless1 on October 26, 2008, 06:44:30 AM
....Will a 2.3 bolt up in a 72 without fabricating?....

No.

It will bolt to the tranny with stepped dowel pins (I sell them), but you will need to get the frame side engine mount brackets from a later car and 'fab' them in (bolt or weld). You will also have hood and radiator clearence issues to work with. IMHO: Not the worst things.

Bill
Title: Re: SVO 2.3 In a 72
Post by: Redeless1 on October 26, 2008, 08:49:44 AM
Thanks for the reply. I guess the old girl will stay a stock 2.0 then.
I have a 2.0 turbo exhaust manifold, an Offy intake and a 350cfm 2bbl carb if anyone is interested. The turbo exhaust manifold is an NOS piece- never used.
Title: Re: SVO 2.3 In a 72
Post by: Srt on October 27, 2008, 03:55:32 AM
"The turbo exhaust manifold is an NOS piece- never used."  ?
Title: Re: SVO 2.3 In a 72
Post by: Redeless1 on October 30, 2008, 05:48:19 AM
Quote from: srt on October 27, 2008, 03:55:32 AM
"The turbo exhaust manifold is an NOS piece- never used."  ?
If this is a question, then yes--it is a true NOS turbo manifold for a 2.0l.
Title: Re: SVO 2.3 In a 72
Post by: Srt on October 30, 2008, 10:12:08 AM
who manufactured it?  any casting marks or logos?
Title: Re: SVO 2.3 In a 72
Post by: Redeless1 on October 31, 2008, 04:36:21 PM
There are no casting numbers on the manifold, but I was told Accel made it. I never knew Accel made such pieces, but the person I bought it from could be wrong.

For those that are curious, I want $225.00 plus shipping for the manifold. That is what I paid for it about a year and a half ago. The price is not negotiable--if I can't get what I paid for it I will just leave it on the shelf.

I also have a Subaru turbocharger (manufactured by Mitsubishi--a TD04L) that I was going to adapt over for the manifold's bolt pattern. It is used, but in good condition. The turbo is water-cooled and oil-fed. I have $100.00 plus shipping in it, and am asking the same. I just want to break even on these parts.