| Engine: Some serious power | ||
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Engine Modifications
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 The Ford 2.3L is a good engine however, so I decided to go with a more powerful version. This engine came out of an '86 Mustang SVO. This engine is turbocharged, intercooled and fuel injected and is rated at 200 hp, 240 ft-lbs torque. Unlike most other high performance 4 cyl. engines, this one makes power at a relatively low 4400 RPM. I had swapped an identical engine once before into a '79 Mustang. It really made that Mustang move, it was much faster than most stock 5.0L Mustangs. It should provide all the power I need in a nice lightweight package. The one concern I have however is the turbo can kick in unexpectedly. The SVO electronics feature a premium fuel switch that switches the max boost from 7 lbs to 17+ lbs. I may try to incorporate a third option to cut out the boost altogether for rocks and any other precarious situations. |