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Swapping a newer 2.3L non turbo with fuel injection?
« on: May 04, 2010, 12:50:40 AM »
Might be able to pick up a late 80's one from a Mustang really really cheap. It has the fuel injection stuff, but not the computer and harness. I would be swapping the whole engine.

I was reading the thread on page 2 about this swap and have a couple of questions.

Other than hood clearance, is there any other clearance issues with the non-turbo? Some of the remarks there got me confused, since some were turbo and some weren't.

Will my current transmission (probably C3) bolt up to this?

Do I need to do anything to the gas tank? My car already has the 2 lines. I understand about the electric fuel pump, does it have to be internal to the tank, or will an external one be ok?

Adding an oxygen sensor shouldn't be a big deal either, I wouldn't think.

Anything else to look out for? I know I would have to get the computer and wiring harness, but that doesn't seem like it would be a huge problem.

I am going to be pulling the current engine out anyway to work on the engine compartment. Was thinking about going with a V8, but I don't think the money will be available for that, plus I like having the room under the hood of a 4 cylinder. Plus the gas mileage. And I really want efi. Much better to deal with than carbs, for reliability and gas mileage, imho. I really don't want a turbo.

And I wouldn't have to worry about engine mounts, radiators, headers, all that fun stuff involved with swapping to a V8 in a car that never had that option.  :lol:

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Re: Swapping a newer 2.3L non turbo with fuel injection?
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2010, 11:59:00 PM »
Hood clearance is the only issue there, The factory lines are fine (I run them with my stock turbo EFI with no issues) Use a stock in-line pump from a 84 turbo coupe or late 80's F250 (same pump) and mount it close to the tank. I believe the later blocks bolt the trans to the cylinder head but the block maybe still tapped for the older style bell housings, someone with a better memory then I needs to step in on that one since I haven't had my trans out in 3 years. 
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Re: Swapping a newer 2.3L non turbo with fuel injection?
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2010, 01:40:33 AM »
Thanks. This is coming with a transmission, but it has a problem. Have to see which is easier, swapping the old one or fixing the new one.

Seller wanted $90 for the whole thing, I am trading him the II power steering rack and some cash. I don't think I can pass this up. :-)

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