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Shiny is Good! => It's all about the Turbo... => Topic started by: tintmaster on March 11, 2014, 10:25:14 PM
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Ok, just got another brain fart. Was looking at the 2.3 Duratec found in the Ranger and Focus. Also the Mazda 3 is turbo'ed. It is an all aluminum motor, weighing just around 210 pounds! I like that idea and it is really light!
Anyone done 1 of these ? Or any thoughts?
I wish I could afford the Ford 302 aluminum block, but thats wishful thinking! ;D
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Well, if it fits in a Cortina I guess it would fit in a Pinto, of course anything can be made to fit with some work..
(http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2006/8/20060828202648898322%20(600%20x%20450).jpg)
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Oh man, that looks awesome!!!
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You'll have to totally fabricate engine mounting on FWD ones, they have no side engine mounting ability. They mount on the front.
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Ironman started to do a Pinto conversion using a Ranger Duratec but ran into a couple problems. One was welding up a modified aluminum oil pan. The other problem was the Ranger transmission shifter being too far forward.
http://www.fordpinto.com/your-project/duratec-pinto-conversion/msg64063/#msg64063
On the shifter location, I have since seen a few threads relocating shifters (not Duratec specific). Scroll down a bit in each link..
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91594
http://www.corner-carvers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27556&highlight=3-link&page=23
http://www.absurdflow.com/klde.html
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Would be a fun project, don't think it would be that hard.
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NOT BE THAT HARD - IF YOUR A GREAT FABICATOR AND HAVE ACCESS TO GREAT TOOLS AND SHOP TO GET DONE THEN YES A WALK IN THE PARK!!
for the basic level car guy would be a PROJECT! fitting it in would be easy!!! now getting motor mounts and lines and all the major things will be a challenge!! NOT saying it cant be done but be prepared for a lot of work!!
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Any project is a lot of work, lol, but if you think things out first and have a little creativity you'll find out it's not "that hard", even without all the trick fab tools, I sure don't have them,lol.. :D
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This link is to a project thread starting on a Duratec to Pinto installation.
http://www.turborangerforums.com/showthread.php?t=6601
The link below has photos and a long thread on the SBF bellhousing to Duratec adapter.
http://www.turborangerforums.com/showthread.php?t=5599
You need to sign in to turborangersfo rums.com to see the photos.
I put this over on TurboFord.org also since you started a inquire there too.
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Thanks JJ!
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that looks sweet setting in the engine bay.
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Does anyone have access to TRF? I have tried to get ahold of "RangerGT" with no response. If you could get ahold of him ofr me I would appreciate it. I want to get his oil pan flange or see if he can make 1 for my '77. I also want to get his bell housing adapter. Thanks, Eugene 316-204-6933
My email is:
tintmaster@cox.net
for him to contact me.
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Any good gear head / hot rod'r would put a straight axel under it and have it on the street in a week.
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Any good gear head / hot rod'r would put a straight axel under it and have it on the street in a week.
Gasser Style......... .. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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im a tech advisor over there.... ill get in touch with him for ya...
message sent.....
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Thanks for getting ahold of them. I am really excited to do this. Would love to be able to post over there and get advise and help there like I can here.
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its a simple forum to get on,,,, and nearly no drama.... that's why I like it so much...
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I am not sure why I haven't got a email confirmation for resetting my password on my old account. And I haven't gotten a email confirmation on my new account I signed up for. I used to be on there years ago when I had my Ranger.
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Well finally found a 2.3 CX7 core motor today. Not sure whats wrong with it. Got it to use for mock up. I need to make motor mounts, custom oil pan, custom header and intake. And then FMI with all the piping! Whew! I bought a oil pan flange kit from "RangerGT" off of TRF. Man that is 1 talented guy, and has 1 STUPID FAST Duratec turbo Ranger!!!!
Plans include getting a MSII for engine management, a bell housing adapter from "Quads for Rods" to run a C4 trans, and a 8" rearend.
So now to tear the motor apart to have just the block and head, should weigh around 80 pounds!!!
I will be listing my stock motor for sale as well.
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Got the motor tore down. Left crank and pistons in. They turn so easy and smooth. I didn't find anything wrong with this engine. It does have a forged crank!!! Will use it in a Ranger block, as rods and pistons are a little cheaper. And "GT" has already done a build like this. So 400-500HP is easily attainable!!
Will get Eagle rods and CP pistons. Still trying to find a Ranger block and a '03-'04 Focus head! The search continues….