What is the redline for a stock 2.3L? It is a 1980 with manual trans, if that helps.
I'm not sure myself. My 78's 2.3 has been rebuilt, bored out some with a 92 mustang roller camshaft and rollers. I don't like to take mine over 4k RPM, which is about 90MPH with my 3.00 geared 8" axle.
I am also using the stock 4spd transmission as well.
i understand that, but what is the redline? I am making a 4cyl "hornet" dirt race car. And before we mod the motor for next year, we do not want to blow this one up in the first race.
my 2.5 ranger runs out of steam at 4700 so id say around 5000
just my $.02
brad :)
dont know on n/a motors but the turbo 2.3 is 6250 factory... i have a lot of head work done and although it would go higher i have my rev limit set at 7200
Like Steve, I turn mine 7200 between the gears. It will easily turn 7700 and I have turned it 8200 a couple of times, but it doesn't pick up any past the 7700. These little engines have an almost bullet proof bottom end, so turn it what ever you feel comfortable at and don't worry about it.
I keep my relativly stock road racer to 6500. works well there.
Russ
ran my N/A to 6 but really didnt help any past 5. i now run my turbo to 6200
And you thought that this would be a quick question :)