2.3T rebuild kit?

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I've got a 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura Turbo, 1 of 1158 and it deserves more than what it's got now so I want to start by rebuilding the engine and possibly making it into a 2.5 stroker in my auto class next year for some credit. Where can I score a rebuild kit?

[Capri50]

racerwalsh is a good place to start.

http://racerwalsh.zoovy.com/product/RWA1676

They have a 2.5 stroker crank, and likely the associated rods/pistons to go along with it.

You'll probably find alot of info on the Turbocoupe forums, I've seen several of those guys stroking the 2.3's to 2.5's over there.

[mfpmax]

Search TUrboford.org's archives, i've seen mention of a kit, but never really paided attention cause i'm cheap.

[AT6svo]

Unless you have $$ to burn, the 2.3 bottom end is dang stout!. Your $$ spent on a new/diff crank would be much better spent on a good cyl head (ported BV iron or Alum Essy head), hybrid turbo, and/or aftermarket/piggyback ECU. An additional .2L is not going to net you a whole heckuva lot.

Even at well over 150K on the clock the large majority of ppl report seeing plenty of cross-hatching in the bores w/o any ridging when the head is pulled. The stock rods are usually good up to ~300-400 hp. I'd spend my time & $$ on the top end and doing the EFI conversion (ECU, wiring, and fuel setup).

Sweet score on the Futura, definitely one rare bird!

-Mike

edit: Yes, 1 also 2nd Turboford as a resource as well as racer walsh & Esslinger too.

[GT350R]

I agree.

Screw .2 liters. Convert to EFI , and the newer (then yours) 83-89 motor. 87-88 TC's are best since they have everything you will want.

Get the 87-88 TC computer and an 87-89 Mustang engine harness. Then email me and I will tell you how to wire it.