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Title: More HP for stock 2.3?
Post by: totljeep on January 20, 2004, 06:48:09 PM
What are some options other than an engine swap to get more power from this stock 2.3 in my 1980 automatic Pinto?
Title: Re:More HP for stock 2.3?
Post by: SVOwagon on January 20, 2004, 08:14:43 PM
Turbo!! ;D
Title: Re:More HP for stock 2.3?
Post by: turbopinto72 on January 21, 2004, 04:46:04 PM
Head work, including port job, big valves and a cam with adjustable pully.
Title: Re:More HP for stock 2.3?
Post by: crazyhorse on January 22, 2004, 12:03:54 AM
Ok is it reasonable to expect 130HP from an otherwise stock 2.3 if i add a mild street cam, 4bbl and header?
Title: Re:More HP for stock 2.3?
Post by: turbopinto72 on January 23, 2004, 09:24:17 PM
 You dont need a 4bbl carb. I would use a 500cfm 2 bbl which would bolt right on and work just as well.
Title: Re:More HP for stock 2.3?
Post by: Killer74 on January 31, 2004, 11:24:06 PM
here's one for free:

Dissassemble the distributor and flip the advance plate. There are twon notches in the plate, flip it so the limiter is in the long notch and you'll get  a better advance curve and easier starting.
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